Fantastic.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Link'd: Tobias Harris Puts Our Election in Perspective

Observing Japan is on the job.

If you check his current live-blogging of our election, you will see that it's a landslide victory for the DPJ. Not sure if that will mean big changes in Japan, but it's a sure sign that the Japanese people are not happy with the status quo. Giving the DPJ a chance to prove themselves and sending a strong message to the LDP that they had better update their politics to serve the people more effectively.

Mr. Obama, please meet Mr. Hatoyama...

Link'd: Until Medical Bills Do Us Part

I rather enjoyed this sometimes serious, sometimes tongue-in-cheek article on the current U.S. health care system's effectiveness.

I am also very familiar with a case of early onset dementia and some of its effects. Unlike "M." in this article, the case I am familiar with was saved from a similar fate by a socialized medicine system.

If only she had been so fortunate.

Good luck America.

No Control Part, geez what are we on now? Three?

It's so great that in America you are allowed to legally get two or more guns small enough to fit in a gym bag that have the capacity to hold the 52 bullets fired plus whatever was left in them. That way, you don't have to do all that bothersome reloading when you're down at the health club killing women indiscriminately.

Did I mention that I am in favor of stronger gun control? You know, like no guns for anyone but law enforcement and military. I mean, seriously, if King George's (no relation) troops aren't stationed on every corner to "protect the peace" of the colonies any more, do we need this? We have what the Constitution provides for in our National Guard. I really don't think original intent was for health club murderers to have access to whatever damn weapon they like.

Link'd: Amazing Human Abilities in Battle Save Lives

It's interesting the limitless power of the human mind to amaze and do things that don't seem possible on the surface. What is it that tips one off to a hidden IED? This is a fascinating look at what some Soldiers experience over in the "box".

Link'd: Japanese Women Look to Hostess Jobs

With the economy in the toilet, one wonders where the men get the discretionary income to pay for hostess club women these days. However apparently, the women are making out quite well, and old moralities don't apply as before. This is an interesting aspect of Japanese sub-culture if you have not heard of hostess clubs. Just talking and flirtation, no nudity or sex. But, can be very expensive.

Link'd: Japanese Herbivore Men

OK, so don't you just have to click on a link that is titled "Japanese Herbivore Men"?

Dontcha?

Link'd: Why Americans are the Worst Vacationers

This is soooooooooooo true in many cases.

Guilty, as charged, we are.

Link'd: Death of a Party

If this is the future of their leadership, the U.S. is going to need a new political party.