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EV’s creation and promotion will create 2 classes,

those whom can afford them, and everyone else.

This “green energy” ploy is not for a better environment,

it’s for control of the general public.

In this globalist set up, many are phased out of buying homes, and/ or buying cars.

It’s called “serfdom”.

This green energy tyranny needs the plug pulled.

I look forward to this whole green energy scam to be in the rear-view mirror, and waving buh-bye to the “dumb ages”.

Honestly, the contortions people go through, just so not to have to admit utter failure.

No to EV, no to China’s half-assed notion to control the world, and no to “sustainability”.

Subsidies for gas; short term, local travel, but surcharges on JAL flights international...

”Thou wilt stay put!”

Bring on the dancing horses.

This reminds me of how people some more polite old people on crowded trains ease next to you by sitting on the edge of the seat, and gradually push their way back into a crowded seat,

so as to not offend the person next to them.

This fare increase Japan Inc is going about in the same way.

Start out slow, only in some areas, under the guise of "tourism", and then before you know it,

the rates everywhere are raised, and the outrage is minimalized, or so they think.

Calbee Ume flavored potato chips, custard filled Taiyaki,

and nutty Manju...

Rest in Peace.

What close tabs the govt has on the citizenry's spending habits.

Like lab rats, being studied; how do they react with less money to play with...

It's diabolical.

Not only is personal wealth lessening, but also personal privacy.

I used to view Fuji-san from my balcony.

I remember last year’s first dustings...

I will cherish my memories of Fuji-san’s daily colors...

In other stories, it is said that Van Gogh did not shoot himself, but was instead shot by a gang of passing youths, who were trying to rob him, but shot him instead.

Vincent refused to identify or acknowledge this, and so this “suicide” rumor persists...

Governments around the world are pressing Big Tech to deal with people or groups who use their platforms to meddle in elections or spread lies, paranoia, bigotry and hate speech.

That's called fascism.

Do you think it is possible for them to “tame the monsters they have created?”

Governments created Big Tech?

Interesting admission...

Govt. surveillance dressed up as social media.

AI to virtue signal competence in police work, with online surveillance to law abiding people, while crime networks shed their old skin...

Kishida also came under fire over his remarks about the appointment of the five women to the cabinet. He said he expected them to “fully demonstrate their sensitivity and empathy that are unique to women.”

The mind reels...

Fantastic photograph.

Congrats to Hinano Kusaki!

Kato said she intends to "make progress while carefully listening to a variety of views" when asked about the prospects for the legislation at her first press conference after she assumed the post last week.

I wonder if this Kato person has children of her own.

These precious politicians get a gig and think an issue has just appeared because they are only now appointed to it. Then, try to re-invent the wheel.

Act.

The time for “considering” is putting another child in harm’s way.

The funny thing is we are both actually defending Brand. Me because I believe he is innocent until proven guilty, you because…well, I’m not sure why. But, we are both defending him

I don't know if Brand is guilty or not.

In addition, from what I've read, the charges seem manufactured

to insert doubt into Brand's brand; to make him less credible.

I'm defending his right to free speech, and that he's innocent till proven guilty.

I'm also seeing behavior patterns, and connecting dots.

People speak out all the time.

But go up against certain people, and there are repercussions.

I hope RB's voice is not canceled.

Free speech is an expensive commodity.

In America, the Constitution protects it, and also that a person is innocent until proven guilty.

But the social media court of popular opinion now seems to be dictating the “law”, attaching limits to protected free speech through censorship, and canceling livelihoods without proof or conviction, of smear campaign accusations...

Russell Brand is you or I,

being ‘dealt’ with.

I stand with Russell Brand.

The seats have gotten smaller and closer together...

More choices of tv entertainment means the lights NEVER go off.

The amount of aggravation and turmoil a person must endure under the guise of "security" has multiplied in the last 20 years, on international flights.

It is no longer a pleasant experience to fly, but a dreaded one.

Toronto airport is the worst. Strip off everything to prove you're not carrying a dangerous piece of metal.

Make you wait after a 12 hour flight carrying heavy bags because they wouldn't allow them on cargo, even for a fee) nothing uses cash, the guy waiting to inspect your passport is belligerent, but you're too tired to take the bait, while your connecting flight time is dangerously close.

You can't even procure a bottle of water in a machine without a card...

The people there are arrogant, abrasive and indifferent to travelers' issues.

1990's (before 9/11) was a better time to travel. Far less tense.

I remember something similar happening in Japan when my son was 4, with pneumonia.

The local hospital had no space; cot, bed or otherwise for me to stay next to him,

and I would not leave him alone there, so we made a compromise:

I would bring my son in for 4 consecutive days as outpatient for medication in IV's,

and took him home to recuperate.

I believe his recuperation was better being at home.

I remembered my own time as a 4 year old in hospital for an eye operation,

and feeling alone, without parents nearby, with bandaged eyes in darkness.

Hospitals in Japan do not like parents staying, they see them as under foot,

but recovery is more than just the physical body.

Today’s mainstream media are no longer about reporting facts and sharing gathered information. They are about keeping their narrative protected.

It’s much easier to control an uninformed and compliant public.

But censorship is no longer effective, as critical thinkers will always research, and do the job journalists used to do...

It’s too bad those ambitious young singers had to bear this abuse without anywhere to turn.

Kishida seeks to "emphasize the significance of efforts to strengthen the function of the United Nations, including reforms" of the body at the General Assembly, Matsuno added.

Yeah. Ask them for favors, Kishida. Next up, what sovereignty?

Citizens and residents are invited to chime in on his behavior, as the taxpaying ATM's.

Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills has been decimated by crime. No penalty for robbery of diamonds and such.

They don’t get “Angry” they get gone!

Looking forward to hearing their new stuff, always!

Life is getting harder for young people — they are too busy taking care of themselves. Bearing and raising a child is becoming almost like a luxury.

Raising a human being is a responsibility, one of life's most challenging and rewarding jobs.

"Luxury" is not a word I would use to describe it.

A spokesperson from the Poppins Family Care agency issued an apology and pledged to train its babysitters better so as to avoid such incidents in the future.

Somehow “training” seems a moot point if you hire people with no compassion, empathy, or patience for infants/toddlers/children.

"With inflation entrenched and real wages falling, there is concern about the negative impact on private consumption," said Shinichiro Kobayashi, a senior economist at Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting.

Concern in what form, action, or just higher pay grades stating the obvious?

Teleportation...

At 36, she had a chance at knowing the joy of being a mother.

Instead, she destroyed her son's newborn innocent life,

and left him in an empty lot like trash.

I find her actions repulsive.

There's a photo that needs a caption.

I'll start.

"What, me worry?"

Biden to host Japan, South Korea leaders for Aug 18 summit at Camp David

Biden couldn't host a rash.

And this is Kishida wearing his best uncomfortable a f expression,

but at the same time glad to book a date 'the hell outta Dodge.

And the Korean dude's arms appear to be unnaturally paper thin.

There ought to be a subsidy for energy bills for lower income people.

As Yubaru stated, energy costs put some people in the position of choosing food, or energy, but not both.

They went together, at home, but it’s despicable that they had to die of the heat!

RIP

It’s a great photo of a long waited for event!

Sweden is a peaceful nation and not compatible to Islam.

Importing it, en masse, was a serious mistake.