Wednesday February 15, 2012

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    toolongheremaybe

    Can't really blame Palin for mocking Obama. She was probably influenced by Hillary who did a lot of that. A lot of Democrats no doubt will conveniently forget those comments though.

    Posted in: Palin mocks Obama as McCain claims nomination

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    Nessie, I don't see that as McCain blowing his own trumpet. Some people would refer to their five years living in Japan in response to questions. Five years imprisoned in Vietnam has shaped his life. If you can't understand that, I think you don't have a very good imagination.

    Posted in: McCain-Palin becoming Palin-McCain?

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    toolongheremaybe

    Is this really a true story?

    Posted in: Police fooled as 'body' turns out to be life-sized doll

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    Wouldn't it be great if we lived in a world where females tried these tricks on males....

    Anyway, the irony is that a med-student in Japan shouldn't normally have to resort to such outlandish tactics to touch someone's breast. Usually he'd just have to say "I'm studying to be a doctor or dentist. Would you like coffee?"

    Posted in: Dental student arrested for sexually molesting woman on Tokyo campus

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    I'd rather they give more specifics about what they are going to change than just talking about change, change change. Sounds nice, as does " taking on Washington". Makes everyone go "yeah, go get em!!" But, what does it mean?

    Posted in: McCain warns Washington big shake-up is coming

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    Both sides badmouth the other side. And both claim foul play. I seem to remember someone talking about a "right wing conspiracy". Elections are like a game. Unfortunately, its a bit like soccer where people fall down and cry foul too often.

    Posted in: Palin says Democrats spreading misinformation and lies

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    zurc. Even some Democrats agree with Charlton Heston. You don't know anything about her mental state. Many Americans are open to the idea of drilling for oil in Alaska. Have you ever been there? Do you know what the VP does? Do you know when people tell a joke?

    The fact that Palin is getting attacked so much, shows that a lot of people here are scared.

    Posted in: McCain says Palin's background was thoroughly checked

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    It's nice to stand up and offer a seat to a woman. I have done it many times, and it usually makes a woman's day. She probably tells all her friends about it and says how foreigners are such gentleman.

    BUT, don't be surprised if you are first refused. A lady of 80 who obviously is dying to sit down will often say no first. Just offer again, and they will, or explain that you are getting off soon. Some of you forget that Japanese of the old school of manners will sometimes refuse once or twice for politeness. Even some foreigners still do that. Offering your seat and having someone say no at first doesn't mean they hate foreigners. And the advice of saying "temee tatte" is stupid. Maybe it was a joke, but some people who don't know Japanese might actually say it. Any foreigner who said that to a Japanese on a train needs to go back home.

    Posted in: Is a man giving up his seat to a woman on a train or bus an outdated form of respect?

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    toolongheremaybe

    Happy to say I made a terribly wrong assumption. I thought the days of English sporting glory was over, but the medal count shows the Brits have made a come back. What's happening over there??

    Posted in: What do you think of American swimmer Michael Phelps' long victory yell after he wins a race?

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    toolongheremaybe

    I'd retire. Phelps, who loves challenges is probably now thinking about going in every event! Good on Kouseke anyway. Retire now, and he will be a hero forever.

    Posted in: Japan's Kitajima considers retiring

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    Flammenwerfer, you last two posts were excellent. Spot on.

    And Phelps, go ahead and yell. You did what everyone thought was impossible. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Posted in: What do you think of American swimmer Michael Phelps' long victory yell after he wins a race?

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    Man, what can you say about him and what he has done. Incredible. His individual races, PLUS the relays. From an Aussie who would prefer to see us win, congratulations. Fantastic effort by his teammates in the relays who helped him make history. I can't think of anything in sporting history tops what he and his American teammates did in these last few days. One of the best things I read about him is how Ian Thorpe said that he couldn't get 7 and neither could anyone get 7 golds in this modern era. Phelps posted that quote to his locker door. He is one guy whose motivational book I'd like to read.

    Posted in: It's 8: Phelps passes Spitz with another gold

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    toolongheremaybe

    At first glance the whole question seems strange, and it seems strange that so many people are commenting on it. But if you look at all the posts you can see that it's a brilliant question and the responses show a lot about what people think about sportsman, sportsmanship and dare I say it, Americans.

    I still think that the detractors are probably mostly people who have not excelled, or won much in sports. And definitely not at such a high level. As someone said too, swimmers are strange. It takes a certain kind of person to swim up and down a pool for hours each day throughout your childhood, everyday dreaming and visualizing the Olympics. It's a dream. So when they win or lose finally at the events that they've been dreaming of, its often 4, 8 sometimes the culmination of more than 20 years of dreaming and hard work on a level we can't understand. So they jump up and down, cry, you name it. Also, a lot of the commenters here don't understand the history of these events. If there was over celebration, its because its a team event. The Aussie girls went crazy - together! Four people winning like that - and in world record time is what does it. And Phelps and the Aussie girls are also extra exuberant because of the rivalry between the teams. Phelps was extra happy to beat the French and the Australians, and the Aussie girls in the 4 by 200 not only won, but they beat the Americans.

    Okay now, I will make enemies. I suspect Phelp's detractors are mainly from countries which don't have much sporting excellence. I could name them, but you know who you are. Especially one country I can think of DID used to get a lot of golds, but that was back in the days when the olympics was fun for rich white guys - jolly old chaps who were no doubt great losers and humble winners. But now, you just don't understand winning and winners! Ponder on that and have a nice day!

    Posted in: What do you think of American swimmer Michael Phelps' long victory yell after he wins a race?

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    toolongheremaybe

    That relay had one of the best finishes in sporting history. The only people who think Phelps appeared arrogant are probably a few nasty people who read japantoday.

    Posted in: What do you think of American swimmer Michael Phelps' long victory yell after he wins a race?

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    toolongheremaybe

    Okay, here is a comment from an Aussie who would have loved to have seen the Australian team win.

    Do you people realize how good, no how great this guy is? You are witnessing the greatest swimmer in history? Do you also know how hard someone like that trains? Let the man shout!

    Also, it was a relay event. He wasn't just being arrogant, he was celebrating his country, his team winning. He was no doubt thrilled, amazed, pumped -whatever you want to say about the last guy who swam and came from behind and swam the fastest 100 meters in relay history (correct me if I am wrong), and saw his team win against old rivals and in record time.

    So my answer, his yelling is probably only annoying to people who wanted their country to win. I'm not American, but truly think this guy is amazing. Congratulations to the yanks! I hope he gets his eight, and will be happy to see it live. Something tells me I will be here to see him win more in four years time.

    P.S Ai Chan's yelling everytime she wins a point in ping pong is annoying. Phelp's yell I can understand.

    Posted in: What do you think of American swimmer Michael Phelps' long victory yell after he wins a race?

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    GW. I agree totally with you. Absolutely. And as I tell my wife, if Japanese did learn about, remember and reflect upon the millions who died from so many countries, people would have more sympathy for them and I don't think Yasukuni would be the issue that it is today.

    Posted in: Each Aug 15, Yasukuni area turns into riot zone

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    toolongheremaybe

    The strangest thing is when he says that Japanese have been too quiet. I haven't been in downtown Tokyo for a while, but those trucks are deafening!

    As for Yasukuni, it should be remembered that there are still many "normal" Japanese who aren't Uyoku who go there to pay their respects to friends and family members.

    Posted in: Each Aug 15, Yasukuni area turns into riot zone

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    toolongheremaybe

    I put it down to two reasons and I do so with no statistics or research to back me up. Just based on observation.

    1. Japanese parents need to use much more common sense and intelligence, and think more about the potential for accidents. Many people just aren't careful enough.

    2. Once something terrible does happen, people aren't good in emergencies in this country.

    3. Slow ambulances. I am still yet to see a speeding ambulance - and yes, I am including big wide roads!

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    toolongheremaybe

    SmithinJapan, well said.

    Posted in: Tokyo's Lolita subculture thumbs nose at men

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    toolongheremaybe

    I will refrain from joining the argument about whether the bombings were justified or not, because most of the people I know who attack the US every year know very little about what went on prior to the bombings, and have given little thought to what would have happened without them. It's just the same old US bashing. So here are three questions for the Mayor of Hiroshima and the other nuclear disarmament people.

    Let's assume that sometimes this year all the world leaders get together and agree to get rid of all the nukes. They hug, sing, hold a great ceremony, and in all the weapons are gone. 1. Will you really believe that every country has actually gotten rid of ALL of their weapons? 2. Do you think every country will get rid of the ability to make news ones? 3. Do you really think that you and everyone else in the world will be safer during your lifetime because of it?

    Honestly interested in hearing responses. I will be honest and say that yes, it is terrible that so many Japanese civilians died and suffered during the attacks, and its normal for them to remember what happened each August. It would be strange if they didn't. But, given the time, and all that went on, and what was likely to happen, more people would have died if they weren't dropped. And finally, I would love it if no country had nuclear weapons, or any bombs, or even pistols for that matter. But, it isn't going to happen, and until we all love each other etc, I feel safer with the US having the military advantage. So, to me it's just futile, and not even clever to use August to tell the US to get rid of their nukes. Millions of people including Japanese lived ironically enough because of what happened at Hiroshima. And millions have lived in peace in Japan for the last 60 years even though the US still has all those terrible nukes. People need to face reality. Having said all that, I've been to both Hiroshima and Nagasaki - and I've seen hours of Japanese movies and documentaries, so yes, I know what happened and what the Japanese went through.

    Posted in: Hiroshima mayor hopes next U.S. president will back ban on nuclear weapons

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