Japan's general election: end of one-party rule | 48 comments (48 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: Can the DPJ still obtain 321+ seats (4.00 / 4)

We have Article 9 (Renunciation of War) which is still revolutionary, and I am proud of it. Constitutional amendment discussions in Japan often boil down on this Article

I will become a patissier, God willing.

by tuasfait on Mon Aug 31st, 2009 at 11:37:13 AM EST
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Re: Can the DPJ still obtain 321+ seats (none / 0)

Ah THAT's the context, then I get it.

I still don't get why American media commentators were afraid of a two-thirds DJP, however...

_{*Lunatic*, n.

One whose delusions are out of fashion.}

by DoDo on Mon Aug 31st, 2009 at 11:59:01 AM EST
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Re: Can the DPJ still obtain 321+ seats (4.00 / 4)

Because whenever there's a swing to the left they feel compelled to concern-troll.

En un viejo país ineficiente, algo así como España entre dos guerras civiles, poseer una casa y poca hacienda y memoria ninguna. -- Gil de Biedma

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Mon Aug 31st, 2009 at 12:05:29 PM EST
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Japan's general election: end of one-party rule | 48 comments (48 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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