tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32776756.post4176889929526685828..comments2023-10-20T18:03:01.821+09:00Comments on GlobalTalk 21: 'Tis the Season to Be SorryJun Okumurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00291478225274759649noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32776756.post-8953543098880652022007-02-25T11:31:00.000+09:002007-02-25T11:31:00.000+09:00Thank you, anonymous. You definitely know what you...Thank you, anonymous. You definitely know what you are doing. Your comment is very much appreciated.Jun Okumurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291478225274759649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32776756.post-84120346553193872342007-02-25T11:07:00.000+09:002007-02-25T11:07:00.000+09:00Let's put it this way, I didn't see his sorry face...Let's put it this way, I didn't see his sorry face there. And I did look He is indeed a rusted tool.<BR/><BR/>Also Rep Rohrbacher's statement was an almost complete, near word for word, reading of the Hogan and Hartsen lobbying document for the Japanese Embassy given to him. Only they forgot to tell the idiot how to pronouce the Japanese names. There were indeed giggles in the room each time he said a Japanese word: Abe as in Abe Lincoln. In all, his rant sounded quite silly.<BR/><BR/>I strongly suggest you read the testimonies of the hearing before you go on further. There are greater implications to this hearing than merely the voices of some women. Japan's whole standing in the international community is at stake.<BR/><BR/>Washington awaits the arrival of the LDP members who wish to convince American opinion leaders that their effort to revise the Kono Statement is just. I hope they have a public meeting. I personally can't wait--I keep an open mind on these things and they indeed need equal air time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32776756.post-89475290441651445252007-02-24T16:53:00.000+09:002007-02-24T16:53:00.000+09:00You mean the H.R. Subcommittee? I took a little po...You mean the H.R. Subcommittee? I took a little poetic licence when I wrote, "Chairman Eni Faleomavaega (Dem., Samoa) and Mike Honda (Dem., California) argued forcefully..." I conflated "stubbornly go after", which was stated in general terms and not specific to this particular occasion, and "for the most part were the only two representatives attending". So if that's what you're referring to, it's my bad, not Mr. Komori's, if the two failed to make their case, okay? As for Dana Rohrabacher, Mr. Komori links to a strong statement opposing the resolution. I am not aware that he raised his voice doing so. But then, what looks boring visually can be quite powerful in print, and it is the ultimate documentation that determines the power of the words with these little-watched events. (A presidential campaign debate this is definitely not.)<BR/><BR/>Mr. Komori's comment, incidentally, clearly implies that he was there. That is not difficult for him, since he lives in Washington and does not seem to have the day-to-day responsibilities of an oridinary correspondent or bureau chief.Jun Okumurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291478225274759649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32776756.post-66517760622241580102007-02-24T16:28:00.000+09:002007-02-24T16:28:00.000+09:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jun Okumurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291478225274759649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32776756.post-34768336427998468582007-02-24T16:21:00.000+09:002007-02-24T16:21:00.000+09:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jun Okumurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291478225274759649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32776756.post-49018759482719453082007-02-24T13:46:00.000+09:002007-02-24T13:46:00.000+09:00And pray tell how would he know anything about the...And pray tell how would he know anything about the hearing, as he was not there. Oh, maybe he could have watched the webcast, but it does not quite capture the moment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com