Comments on: Hatoyama hates eating whale meat http://www.japanprobe.com/2009/11/01/hatoyama-hates-eating-whale-meat/ Japan News Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:23:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: SWater http://www.japanprobe.com/2009/11/01/hatoyama-hates-eating-whale-meat/comment-page-1/#comment-384419 SWater Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:54:10 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=13732#comment-384419 No, I don't think so. To give the Dutch man lip service, Mr. Hatoyama had to say something positive about Netherlands. He is just a hollow man who plays up to anyone he meets. No, I don’t think so. To give the Dutch man lip service, Mr. Hatoyama had to say something positive about Netherlands. He is just a hollow man who plays up to anyone he meets.

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]]> By: helical http://www.japanprobe.com/2009/11/01/hatoyama-hates-eating-whale-meat/comment-page-1/#comment-384410 helical Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:59:40 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=13732#comment-384410 Two words: lip service. Two words: lip service.

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]]> By: SWater http://www.japanprobe.com/2009/11/01/hatoyama-hates-eating-whale-meat/comment-page-1/#comment-384407 SWater Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:45:46 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=13732#comment-384407 According to the link James has provided, the Democratic Party of Japan's whaling policy is "Regarding whale species that are recognised to have sufficient abundance, promote the resumption of commercial whaling conditional on appropriate management being undertaken." As the top of the DPJ, Mr. Hatoyama DOES agree with the Japanese whaling. Then, what did he try to do by revealing his personal dislike (true or not) of eating whale meat at the official meeting with Dutch prime minister? According to the link James has provided, the Democratic Party of Japan’s whaling policy is

“Regarding whale species that are recognised to have sufficient abundance, promote the resumption of commercial whaling conditional on appropriate management being undertaken.”

As the top of the DPJ, Mr. Hatoyama DOES agree with the Japanese whaling. Then, what did he try to do by revealing his personal dislike (true or not) of eating whale meat at the official meeting with Dutch prime minister?

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]]> By: timmy http://www.japanprobe.com/2009/11/01/hatoyama-hates-eating-whale-meat/comment-page-1/#comment-384253 timmy Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:33:04 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=13732#comment-384253 Dave Head, Sorry mate but all you seem to have "researched" is Sea Shepherd's propaganda. Japan's activities are entirely legal and in accordance with every international agreement that is relevant. The real problem is that there is an international whaling commission which is not regulating whaling. Dave Head,

Sorry mate but all you seem to have “researched” is Sea Shepherd’s propaganda. Japan’s activities are entirely legal and in accordance with every international agreement that is relevant.

The real problem is that there is an international whaling commission which is not regulating whaling.

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]]> By: Dave Head http://www.japanprobe.com/2009/11/01/hatoyama-hates-eating-whale-meat/comment-page-1/#comment-384196 Dave Head Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:52:18 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=13732#comment-384196 Jon [comment above] the fact is they are doing plenty 'illegal' stuff. Here's a few examples: Japan's continued and expanded program of scientific whaling is inconsistent with its obligations under the Law of the Sea Convention, the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling Convention, the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), and the Convention on Biological Diversity to protect and preserve the marine environment, to protect rare and fragile ecosystems and endangered species, to prepare environmental impact assessments when changes to the marine environment are likely to be caused by its activities, and to refrain from claiming resources under the guise of marine scientific research. This program is not legitimately "scientific" because it has not been peer-reviewed and does not have precise quantifiable goals. It is inconsistent with Japan's obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity because reduces the sustainability of whale species and has "adverse impacts on biological diversity." It is unquestionably an abuse of right because it invokes Article VIII of the Whaling Convention in a manner that certainly was unanticipated by the framers of the Convention and has been repeatedly condemned by the majority of the other contracting parties to the Convention. Japan's actions can be challenged by concerned states in the International Court of Justice or through the dispute resolution procedures of the Law of the Sea Convention and the conciliation procedures of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Japanese whaling methods are in breach of IWC regulations. It would really be nice if commentators actually knew what they were talking about-rather than repeating lies they have read. All it takes is research [in my case a lot]. Jon [comment above] the fact is they are doing plenty ‘illegal’ stuff. Here’s a few examples:
Japan’s continued and expanded program of scientific whaling is inconsistent with its obligations under the Law of the Sea Convention, the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling Convention, the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), and the Convention on Biological Diversity to protect and preserve the marine
environment, to protect rare and fragile ecosystems and endangered species, to prepare environmental impact assessments when changes to the marine environment are likely to be caused by its activities, and to refrain from claiming resources under the guise of marine scientific research. This program is not legitimately “scientific” because it has not been
peer-reviewed and does not have precise quantifiable goals. It is inconsistent with Japan’s obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity because reduces the sustainability of whale species and has “adverse impacts on biological diversity.” It is unquestionably an abuse of right because it invokes Article VIII of the Whaling Convention in a manner
that certainly was unanticipated by the framers of the Convention and has been repeatedly condemned by the majority of the other contracting parties to the Convention.
Japan’s actions can be challenged by concerned states in the International Court of Justice or through the dispute resolution procedures of the Law of the Sea Convention and the conciliation procedures of the Convention on Biological
Diversity.
Japanese whaling methods are in breach of IWC regulations.

It would really be nice if commentators actually knew what they were talking about-rather than repeating lies they have read. All it takes is research [in my case a lot].

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]]> By: jon http://www.japanprobe.com/2009/11/01/hatoyama-hates-eating-whale-meat/comment-page-1/#comment-384146 jon Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:13:13 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=13732#comment-384146 How? There is nothing legally wrong and he can't do too much without making it a bigger issue than it already is in Japan (not a big one). He's saying he doesn't like (or agree) with it, so they do not have some personal dislike toward him. However for Japan as a whole, they're not really doing too much of anything illegal, just something you don't agree with. How? There is nothing legally wrong and he can’t do too much without making it a bigger issue than it already is in Japan (not a big one). He’s saying he doesn’t like (or agree) with it, so they do not have some personal dislike toward him.

However for Japan as a whole, they’re not really doing too much of anything illegal, just something you don’t agree with.

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]]> By: SWater http://www.japanprobe.com/2009/11/01/hatoyama-hates-eating-whale-meat/comment-page-1/#comment-384138 SWater Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:20:27 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=13732#comment-384138 It seems to me Mr. Hatoyama is making a childish excuse to deflect a criticism on him (as the prime minister of Japan): “I hate whale meat like you guys do. So, please don’t be angry with me. I am not responsible for the whaling. I am not a bad guy. I wish I could do something… but I have no plan to make the Japanese stop whaling.” It seems to me Mr. Hatoyama is making a childish excuse to deflect a criticism on him (as the prime minister of Japan): “I hate whale meat like you guys do. So, please don’t be angry with me. I am not responsible for the whaling. I am not a bad guy. I wish I could do something… but I have no plan to make the Japanese stop whaling.”

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]]> By: Ninsheart http://www.japanprobe.com/2009/11/01/hatoyama-hates-eating-whale-meat/comment-page-1/#comment-384073 Ninsheart Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=13732#comment-384073 I'm glad Hatoyama said this to Balkenende. (Who actually happens to be my Prime Minister. (ーー;) I’m glad Hatoyama said this to Balkenende. (Who actually happens to be my Prime Minister. (ーー;)

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]]> By: longus dickus http://www.japanprobe.com/2009/11/01/hatoyama-hates-eating-whale-meat/comment-page-1/#comment-384017 longus dickus Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:35:24 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=13732#comment-384017 its not about whales and dolphins. its about the nuclear bombing and chikens and cows flying around.. its not about whales and dolphins. its about the nuclear bombing and chikens and cows flying around..

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]]> By: Vonskippy http://www.japanprobe.com/2009/11/01/hatoyama-hates-eating-whale-meat/comment-page-1/#comment-384010 Vonskippy Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:51:41 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=13732#comment-384010 Yes but does he like "Fish Sticks"? Yes but does he like “Fish Sticks”?

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]]> By: jon http://www.japanprobe.com/2009/11/01/hatoyama-hates-eating-whale-meat/comment-page-1/#comment-384005 jon Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:06:31 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=13732#comment-384005 F*** you whale! (Southpark) F*** you whale! (Southpark)

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]]> By: k http://www.japanprobe.com/2009/11/01/hatoyama-hates-eating-whale-meat/comment-page-1/#comment-384003 k Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:34:44 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=13732#comment-384003 we should have a halloween costume submission contest! wooh halloween! we should have a halloween costume submission contest! wooh halloween!

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