Posted in: LDP leader considers censure motion against Noda over TPP decision See in context
The LDP needs new leadership.
And Japan needs a better government that embraces change and or takes concrete action instead or constant deliberation.
Like it or not the world is changing constantly, and these men are trying to stop the change any way they can in order to keep the power within their grasp. Unfortunately for them they will lose in their endeavor to remain stagnant and prevent change. Change is absolutely 100% inevitable and on a personal level, let me say it again ON A PERSONAL LEVEL, I am thoroughly enjoying viewing them squirm.
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Posted in: Noda says Japan will enter discussions toward joining TPP talks See in context
I applaud Mr. Noda wholeheartedly not for just for simply joining the talk, but for getting up of his backside and doing what great leaders do by taking solid action, not just voicing a smoke-sheild array of promises without moving of his perch. This man takes the pie out the sky and eats it. He talks the talk and actually walks the walk. Regardless of the outcome of these talks and those who oppose his decision to enter them, you have to acknowledge and applaud the man for putting his thoughts into motion ultimately showing he is at least making an effort to turn the economic situation around for the better.
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Posted in: Big anti-TPP rally held in Tokyo as deadline for decision looms See in context
Foxie NOV. 06, 2011 - 09:00PM JST
I find this whole situation quite ironic. It seems to contradict what I thought were Japanese values. Be considerate, think about the company first, don't think about yourself but about the well being of the community. The famers are only a minority and it is true that they all make us pay horrendous prices for produce that isn't even healthy for us.
It does indeed contradict Japans cultural core value of being considerate and beneficial for the whole population not just the minority. People need to step back and think about the overall picture here.
For those opposed please let your eyes cop some bold print typed below...
5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE 5% TAX-RISE FOR EVERYONE
That should do it. Now you can see why the average consumer has a little reason to complain about paying 500 yen for a below average tomato.
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Posted in: Cool Japan Program announced for Gold Coast Film Festival See in context
As a Gold Coaster myself, it is a great opportunity for the people to learn more about Japanese culture and increase interest in traveling to Japan. Good for both countries.
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Posted in: Big anti-TPP rally held in Tokyo as deadline for decision looms See in context
Aspects of their life * should have checked the preview but regardless of grammatical errors I think you catch my drift!
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Posted in: Big anti-TPP rally held in Tokyo as deadline for decision looms See in context
Yubaru is 100 percent correct. These farmers make a fortune while the general population get slugged with overpriced goods. Do you realy want to fork out extra hard earned cash flow with the upcoming 5% tax rise to pay for around 500¥ for 2 tomatoes? What an utter load of horse feaces it would be to suggest otherwise. I like Japan and its elderly population just as much as my own countries (Britain & Australia), however it is the same back home, this country will be better off when all the power and money driven older nihonjinrin politicians and the like become extinct via a comet of revolution and adaption. Generally thinking outside the square is extremely beneficial in all aspects of your life and it would help the Japanese people in many aspects of there life if they did this.
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Posted in: International marriages See in context
No two people are the same...and no two relationships are the same either. Everyone is different and every relationship has different circumstances, problems and good points.
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If KFOR can change borders, so can RFOR.
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