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Posted in: 'Riviera of the Middle East' — Trump says he wants U.S. to take charge of Gaza Strip and redevelop it See in context

Ironically many voters in the US didn't vote for Kamala Harris becuase they protested Biden sending aid to Israel and the war on Gaza. Now it will be even worse for the Palestinians. Out of the frying pan and into the fire with Trump...

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Posted in: French luxury billionaire sparks tax debate with threat to leave See in context

Perhaps if they leave they should be prohibited from owning property in France. That would hit them harder.

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Posted in: Musk brands USAID 'criminal' as civil service scrutiny grows See in context

I don't remember Elon Musk being elected to anything...

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Posted in: Trump says Americans could feel 'some pain' from his tariffs that are triggering trade war See in context

There will be pain for most in the US, Canada and Mexico--especially for those in Red States in the US. The person responsible for the pain will have no lack, though and will continue to gorge.

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Posted in: Foreign tourist angers locals for doing pull-ups on torii gate at shrine in Japan See in context

Perhaps she could do some community service hours in Japan to show her sincerity, or make a donation to the shrine for the harm done.

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Posted in: Ishiba to announce plans for 'happiness index' See in context

I wonder if I will be happy about the details of this Happiness Index...

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Posted in: Trump son-in-law Kushner has discussed U.S.-Saudi diplomacy with Saudi crown prince See in context

Has he ever worked a hard day in his life. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Also mistreating the poor.

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Posted in: Japan travel industry calls for offering free passports to 18-year-olds See in context

"10-year validity passport (for persons aged 16 and over) costs you AU$398."

Sad to hear this. You would think with the improvements in technology an AI this cost should actually drop.

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Posted in: Fukushima peaches go on sale at London luxury department store Harrods See in context

Someone is laughing their way to the bank. Well if it helps Japan's trade surplus, good on them.

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Posted in: Mongooses eradicated on Japan's natural heritage Amami-Oshima Island See in context

They could have relocated a number of mongooses to zoos in Japan (not all but many).

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Posted in: What do you think of crowdfunding campaigns? See in context

They are good overall. Having said that, GoFundMe really takes a huge commission out of the donated funds.

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Posted in: America’s Iran policy is a failure − piecemeal deterrence and sanctions can go only so far See in context

Do the mullahs of Iran represent true Islam ? I am curious on this issue.

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Posted in: 'Foreign travelers are Japan’s guests' – Governor against charging tourists more than locals See in context

"Actually, if this escalates anymore we will do our next trip, already booked, (note the previous 2 trips have been at a much stronger Yen) and not be back."

I see your point, but then you wouldn't want to go to Cambodia, Malaysia, India or Palau either.

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Posted in: New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals See in context

It sounds like most are OK with this provided it is called, "a Japan resident discount" rather than "two prices-- the Japanese price and and tourist price." Although semantics may differ the effect is the same, except fewer are offended by it.

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Posted in: Japan, India reject Biden's comments describing them as xenophobic countries See in context

@MeiyouWeinti

Yes, the US has some racism, but it is far from the most racist country in the world.

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Posted in: The status quo has become a moving target as college basketball ramps up to March Madness See in context

UCLA *gave Oregon their closest win in the quarterfinal game losing 66-68 to the Ducks. Well good luck in the NCAA Tournament. The Pac-12 Conference draws to a close...

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Posted in: The status quo has become a moving target as college basketball ramps up to March Madness See in context

UCLA game Oregon their closest win in the quarterfinal game losing 66-68 to the Ducks. Well good luck in the NCAA Tournament. The Pac-12 Conference draws to a close...

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Posted in: Japan slips into recession, becoming 4th-largest economy, behind U.S., China and Germany See in context

Germany is doing something right.. A larger GDP with a smaller population (including a smaller workforce). On top of this the workers in Germany work fewer hour per hour = more days and time off.

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Posted in: Japan OKs bill to ease burden on truck drivers amid labor shortage See in context

It should be a 1 million yen fine per employee affected (not just a total of one million yen).

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Posted in: Aso retracts remarks against Kamikawa See in context

"Blame the voters who keep him employed at 83."

Yes they are quite foolish electing this disgusting politician who should be retired...

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Posted in: Trump tangles with judge, complains of treatment at New York fraud trial See in context

Well it isn't fair... Most people would already be behind bars at this point. It is unfair that Trump gets treated more favorably than most for the same offenses.

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Posted in: Over 50% of seniors in Japan wishing to be in work unemployed: survey See in context

No respect at all for those companies that are ageist in firing /not renewing people who are over 60 and want to work, but complain about the labour shortage...none at all.

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Posted in: What's your favorite city to visit in Japan and why? See in context

Kobe. It has some great views and also 3 Ijinkans, a beautifual tower and more.

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Posted in: Ex-Japan PM Aso arrives in Taiwan See in context

"Taro Aso's exact net worth is unknown it is estimated that his net worth is $5 billion US Dollars."

How does he get away with this, when the inheritance tax on even Y200,000,000 is substantial?

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Posted in: Should governments regulate AI? See in context

A better question is, "Should AI regulate governments? "

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Posted in: Are you getting tired of reading or hearing about ChatGPT? See in context

This survey has been put out by an AI ...

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Posted in: Does passive smoking on streets bother you? See in context

I don't mind so much if smokers are standing sitting somewhere outside, as I can hold my breath when I walk by. What I dislike is walking behind someone smoking, often for 300-500m as they are walking in the same direction. I try to jog on ahead of them...

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Posted in: Support for Kishida cabinet slips to 28%: poll See in context

Those disapproving Kishida don't vote LDP so much as don't vote at all. Supporters of the LDP show up much more. Then you have the distortions of the districts favoring rural areas...

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Posted in: Woman testifies that she too was sexually attacked by Trump See in context

Who is attracted to this conceited glutton of a man ?

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Posted in: Kishida pledges $500 mil in financial support to Africa See in context

Pledged for now. Most will be corporate welfare for Japanese major companies.

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