Displaying 18,241 To 18,270 Of 18,974 Comments President Obama’s Tokyo Speech in full. This makes it as a non-story on HP? Everyone bows when being introduced to the Emperor and Empress, it is customary and a tradition here. Every head of state who has ever visited here has done the same, no matter which country they represented. To make a song and dance about it or single out President Obama for doing so, is obnoxious and also extremely insulting to the Japanese people. Had Huffy been a truly progressive site or AH are true progressive, they would have included the transcript of the President’s speech to show his efforts and progress in mending fences around the world instead of nitpicking and suggesting that the Japanese are second class citizens, which I find disgusting. I would go to leave a comment but it would go pending and I don’t think that my wellington boots are large enough or long enough to save me from sinking in the shit swamps that Huffy has become, I’ll just keep my integrity and self respect instead. As for the other stupid story laying bare the ignorance of the right, the Emperor is the son of Emperor Hirohito, was a child during the war and has no power apart from symbolic, the same way as the royal families around the world. To call this man names shows that they have no grasp on reality or the history of other countries. I would be happy if one day a law was introduced to forbid the truly ignorant from ever uttering a word in public again. What a peaceful world this would be then. » Posted By Kalima On November 15, 2009 @ 1:42 pm Kesmarn, my pleasure and like you believe that this speech was from his heart as were most of his earlier speeches. American is lucky, many are too hateful to see the man, only his skin colour but we Europeans appreciate, his commitment, his compassion and his involvement on the world stage once again after the dismal display of lacking diplomacy shown in the Bush years. According to my hubby’s evening paper, the applause was deafening after his speech. » Posted By Kalima On November 14, 2009 @ 7:45 pm Btw a little trivia. The top of the photo, which my friend AdLib kindly inserted into this post, reads (in Katakana) “Obama” and of course his campaign slogan written underneath in English, “Yes we can!” » Posted By Kalima On November 14, 2009 @ 6:22 pm Here, try this. http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20091115f1.html » Posted By Kalima On November 14, 2009 @ 5:17 pm You are very welcome. » Posted By Kalima On November 14, 2009 @ 4:54 pm My pleasure. I couldn’t find the “add link” in Dashboard when I tried to post this. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. » Posted By Kalima On November 14, 2009 @ 4:53 pm Sorry, the photo I wanted for this would not upload but a photo of one of KQ’s cats might have. The link is also not live for some reason, sorry again. » Posted By Kalima On November 14, 2009 @ 4:46 pm I’m sorry to hear that Blue and although it might be too late for us, I started early when I was 27, it will help all the others to come who suffer without a cure for years. Cheers! » Posted By Kalima On November 14, 2009 @ 6:27 pm Yes imagine if it really could help people with the medical problems and the disease you mention above of which I, as I am sure a few people here are one of. Hopefully many other diseases too. I joke with my doctor all the time that if he could invent a tiny tap, so that we RA sufferers can aspirate our own knees, he would win the Nobel Peace Prize for medical research. He says he’s trying. 🙂 » Posted By Kalima On November 14, 2009 @ 5:50 pm FINALLY.. once again a Nation of LAWS & NOT of “men”. I’m glad you found this link. The one in my post doesn’t work. *hangsherheadinshame* » Posted By Kalima On November 14, 2009 @ 4:57 pm Still in my morning zombie state sorry. I just clicked on to my newspaper online and there it was. Enjoy! Following is the full text of U.S. President Barack Obama’s speech Saturday at Suntory Hall in Minato Ward, Tokyo, as released by the White House after it was delivered: Boosting ties: U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a speech Saturday at Suntory Hall in Minato Ward, Tokyo. POOL PHOTO/KYODO PHOTO “Thank you so much. “Arigato.” Thank you very much. Good morning. It is a great honor to be in Tokyo » Posted By Kalima On November 14, 2009 @ 4:00 pm O/T BDM, I’ve found the transcript of the President’s speech in Tokyo, it is very long, so I will have to post it in parts and under different headings as he touches on many different issues. I will start sometime today when I have a little more time if that’s ok. Thanks! » Posted By Kalima On November 14, 2009 @ 3:51 pm Good morning BDM. I was just getting ready for bed when I popped back one more time, a habit of mine. I posted my impression of the reaction of the Japanese to his visit here on AdLibs post at the top of the Home Page. He apparently gave a Speech at a place called the “Suntory Hall” and as soon as I find the transcript I will share it because according to my hubby’s evening newspaper, he totally captured his audience there and everyone is still singing his praises. That is the way it should be reported by the press, by giving the man credit where credit is due. Shame about your hypocritical, scandal seeking msm but the world is much smaller now and we have the internet and people who live in different countries who will report the truth. I will say goodnight and wish you a nice weekend. » Posted By Kalima On November 14, 2009 @ 5:45 am The President was asked this question here in Tokyo last night by a very breathless, female U.S. journalist. The way she asked the question seemed a little on the aggressive side but he answered all questions as he always does. He said that Attorney General Holder would be announcing his decision in the evening JST, without further ammunition, she promptly sat back down in her seat. It was fun to watch. » Posted By Kalima On November 14, 2009 @ 12:48 am Debate Night Live – Vote and Discuss! Goodnight KQ and sleep well. Gokosama deshita! » Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 10:19 pm Apology accepted AC because I know exactly what America is up against. » Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 10:16 pm Sorry missed this. Goodnight nellie. Take care. » Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 9:52 pm I agree 100% nellie, they lose big time and so will their benefactors from the competition. Can’t wait for more miserable Repub faces in Washington. » Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 9:34 pm Please don’t fret on my part, it wasn’t the font size, just the speed, I can’t focus with the left eye so it takes longer to read. I can sit it out, the Chat I mean, read through it later and then comment on a thread like this later if I have anything to say that is. » Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 9:04 pm Gute Nacht nicole, take care. » Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 8:59 pm I might be the only one but I don’t text, never have so it all just moves too fast for my eyes to follow. Not a complaint, only a personal observation. Well done to both debaters btw. » Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 8:42 pm Me too, couldn’t connect to server. I’m sure this will be a thing of the past when we transfer to our dedicated server soon. Maybe it was the pace and traffic on Chat, it was the first time we have used it. » Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 8:33 pm Well done K, you made your point clear. I have a problem with people just thinking about themselves or the group they belong to when it’s a cross section of the population that is dying every day. » Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 8:30 pm Getting their knickers out of a twist. » Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 8:12 pm Thank you KQ, I missed the reference to me in your post and it’s a honour to be called an inspiration for anything. Danke schoen! Arigato! » Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 6:53 pm Let’s not forget the mellow sounds of these guys.
» Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 5:58 pm Sorry to be dashing them off like mini rockets but will start to get a little busy soon. It’s Saturday morning here, cleaning day in the KK house.
» Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 5:38 pm The Diva.
» Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 5:34 pm Hence the restroom wide stances. » Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 5:30 pm Love Minnie, another one we lost too soon. » Posted By Kalima On November 13, 2009 @ 5:29 pmComments Posted By Kalima
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