Alexander L 80 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Apologise? No, just acknowledgement for things that happened. The Yanks got it all wrong with the Diaoyus, it was never Japanese but yet handed to them for administration through pure ignorance. I don't want to comment on politics on this forum. Suffice to say I love going to Japan for my own reasons. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I'm just noting the irony of a Scot arguing against holding an historical grudge. (And I'm part Scottish.) Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Though on the other hand, I'm not sure I'd agree that Japanese actions in WWII are omitted from textbooks. . Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I'm just noting the irony of a Scot arguing against holding an historical grudge. (And I'm part Scottish.) Why do you think I hold a historical grudge? Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I'm just noting the irony of a Scot arguing against holding an historical grudge. (And I'm part Scottish.) I feel that is just total curiosity from a reader of history. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I'm just noting the irony of a Scot arguing against holding an historical grudge. (And I'm part Scottish.) Why do you think I hold a historical grudge? Because you got thoroughly dicked over. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Because you got thoroughly dicked over. So irony is not on my part, it's on your perception? I hold no historical grudge......I don't call for independence because of "atrocities" that occurred before I was born. My want for independence is because I believe it to be best for the country Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Because you got thoroughly dicked over. So irony is not on my part, it's on your perception? Irony is by its nature a matter of personal perception. I hold no historical grudge......I don't call for independence because of "atrocities" that occurred before I was born. My want for independence is because I believe it to be best for the country You're a greater man than I. I admit that I hold historical grudges. And recognize the legitimacy of historical grudges held against those with whom I would identify or ally myself. Just human nature. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 would you please move this to the 2016 or something about Scottish indie day please? Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Mao was one of the most evil, cruel, manipulative demons the world has seen. Oh come now. She has one bad day in the rink, doesn't mean she deserves this level of demonization. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I agree, she's not that bad! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 would you please move this to the 2016 or something about Scottish indie day please? Talk about irony......Thursday upset at people taking a thread off topic!! Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 oi Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Perhaps the Scottish could learn from Abenomics if they went independent? It would surely be a great idea, so can certainly see the appeal. Obviously they can't clone Shinzo himelf, but instead just learn from his wisdom and Abetasticness. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 He could change his name to Shinzo McAbe Link to post Share on other sites
gnarly-dude 1 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Or how about Angus McAbe. Angus is a cool name. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Well I just thought with McCabe being a particularly popular (Irish) name in Scotland, it would be close enough Link to post Share on other sites
kkk 7 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I know an Angus. Funnily enough, he's English not Scottish. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I know an Angus. He's Chinese and has never been out of Hong Kong. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 So, how's Abenomics going? You all excited about the forthcoming consumtption tax change? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Absolutely. Most of us are holding off on buying big ticket items to take advantage of the bigger numbers! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hey, do skijo lift tickets include shohizei? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Japan has Abenomics. Salford and then who knows perhaps England... has Bez! Happy Mondays' Bez reveals plans to stand for parliament Dancer hopes to become MP in home town of Salford and pledges to end current banking system and redistribute wealth Happy Mondays star Bez has reportedly announced plans to stand for parliament at next year's general election. The wacky dancer said he hopes to become MP in his home town of Salford, and plans to run on a platform of redistributing wealth, tackling cancer and dementia, and an end to all war. The 49 year-old, best known for shaking the maracas with the 1980s band, told the Manchester Evening News he plans to "stir things up" in his bid to succeed former Labour cabinet minister Hazel Blears. He told the paper: "I've been saying we need a revolution, and there's no good shouting about it when you're not actually doing anything. "If you want to do something about things you've got to get into the corridors of power and take them on." Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 He's a very special candidate Link to post Share on other sites
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