kelpdiver 2 #26 May 16, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteSo what's up with the Japanese? One of the most beautiful and refined cultures I'm likely ever to witness. What's weird is that there is very little "common-type" crimes. This strange stuff is not all new though.Parts of Japanese culture are beautiful and refined. Other parts, like their xenophobia, are rather less so. And the blatant sexism, where men not only won't offer their seat on the subway, they'll throw ladies down to the deck in a race to the seat. In a land where they need to have women's only subway cars to avoid gropers. Many aspects of Japan are wonderful. But it's definitely true that they're overstressed as a culture, and this is reflected in their suicide rate. The most recent generation, otoh, seems to be rejecting this philosophy of working to death, so change seems to be coming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorbie 0 #27 May 16, 2007 Quote I didn't say I was glad about either event, unlike you. No, you donned your rose colored spectacles and pretended you were morally superior as you sneered and posted bigoted one sided diatribe about historical American actions. If you want to think about the history of these things, then THINK. The world including Japan has enjoyed the fruits of the decisive WWII victory. Inaction when you have the capability to act decisively can be immoral too especially when the alternative projects many millions of deaths, military and civilian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,070 #28 May 16, 2007 Your one warning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorbie 0 #29 May 16, 2007 QuoteYour one warning. This warning is not justified. Just what exactly in my post breaches forum rules? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sen.Blutarsky 0 #30 May 16, 2007 I second Dorbie. What rule has been violated? Bluto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #31 May 16, 2007 QuoteMany aspects of Japan are wonderful. But it's definitely true that they're overstressed as a culture, and this is reflected in their suicide rate. The most recent generation, otoh, seems to be rejecting this philosophy of working to death, so change seems to be coming. I believe that is the freeter phenomenon you speak of. Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #32 May 17, 2007 Of course. America's bombing Japan in 1945 caused this teenager to decapitate his mom in 2007. And the homos caused 9-11. Why can't you people see that? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #33 May 17, 2007 Don't worry, it seems that it is ok for people to troll and insult you without basis. But then, the world is full of knuckleheads oblivious to history, and that the Japanese declare war on US after Pearl Harbor, and now want to call it Pre emptive.... Indeed, Japan was a victim participant in WWII, never mind how many innocents they killed in China, Philipines, or any other place they took over in the pacific.... Lets all blame the US, and forget the past European history, and where it took us during the 20 century. "According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #34 May 17, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteSo what's up with the Japanese? One of the most beautiful and refined cultures I'm likely ever to witness. What's weird is that there is very little "common-type" crimes. This strange stuff is not all new though.Parts of Japanese culture are beautiful and refined. Other parts, like their xenophobia, are rather less so. The Japanese are hardly xenophobic. In fact, they absolutely adore and have a deep interest in western culture, managing to enjoy it while integrating it into their own culture, while not diluting their heritage.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #35 May 17, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteSo what's up with the Japanese? One of the most beautiful and refined cultures I'm likely ever to witness. What's weird is that there is very little "common-type" crimes. This strange stuff is not all new though.Parts of Japanese culture are beautiful and refined. Other parts, like their xenophobia, are rather less so. The Japanese are hardly xenophobic. In fact, they absolutely adore and have a deep interest in western culture, managing to enjoy it while integrating it into their own culture, while not diluting their heritage. That's true, but at the same time they won't even grant citizenship to guest workers of Japanese blood from Brazil (see articles like this). They also won't grant citizenship to people of Korean descent whose families have been living in their country since the early part of the 20th century leftover from their colonial days. See also stuff like this. True, the Japanese are quite open to western cultures, but at the same time there is no denying that they are quite xenophobic toward eastern cultures. Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZJ 0 #36 May 17, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteSo what's up with the Japanese? One of the most beautiful and refined cultures I'm likely ever to witness. What's weird is that there is very little "common-type" crimes. This strange stuff is not all new though.Parts of Japanese culture are beautiful and refined. Other parts, like their xenophobia, are rather less so. The Japanese are hardly xenophobic. In fact, they absolutely adore and have a deep interest in western culture, managing to enjoy it while integrating it into their own culture, while not diluting their heritage.While not diluting their heritage? I find that rather hard to reconcile with my own experiences of Tokyo and Japanese youth. And a fetish for western culture doesn't counterbalance their xenophobia for their Asian neighbours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ErricoMalatesta 0 #37 May 17, 2007 Quote Yes, I am glad we dropped the bomb.>>>. I am NOT glad that it resulted in scores of civilian deaths. I have marked the point where your thinking went from reality to a world where nuclear weapons explode in showers of ice-cream and lolly pops. Quote But then, the world is full of knuckleheads oblivious to history, and that the Japanese declare war on US after Pearl Harbor, and now want to call it Pre emptive.... If we were to live in a crazy world where you apply the same rules to Japan circa 1940s that the US currently work by, it would be a justifiable pre-emptive strike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willard 0 #38 May 17, 2007 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, I am glad we dropped the bomb.>>>.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have marked the point where your thinking went from reality to a world where nuclear weapons explode in showers of ice-cream and lolly pops. Uh, yeah..ok. You know how i feel better than I do. You know what I'm thinking yet I don't. Right.You should put those amazing ESP skills of yours to good use. You could make a FORTUNE on Wall Street.You can get lots of chicks, too. Chicks dig guys with skills! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
