Posted in: Do you think Paris did a good job with the Olympics? See in context
Offensive opening, e-Coli-ridden athletes who swam in the Seine, abolishing gender testing, cardboard beds and not enough food for athletes are just some of the points for consideration.
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Posted in: Palestinian kills two people in stabbing attack in Israel See in context
The difference between Israel and Palestine is that Palestine is always the instigator of violence. They also target civilians. Israel is a tiny country in the middle of Arab countries, all of whom do not want Palestinians in their country. Note that many Palestinians were allowed inside Israel to work. Israel was also supplying Gaza water and electricity for free. Gaza was independently run by Hamas leaders but their world view since birth is aimed at obliterating Jews so how will peace ever happen?
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Posted in: Killing of Hamas chief in Iran stirs fears of retaliation; Israel stays silent on incident See in context
How about everyone pressuring Palestinians to stop attacking Jews? Every death after October 7 was caused by their heinous actions. Historically there is a ceasefire and then once Palestinians get hold of some resources, they attack again. Israel provides their water and opens its borders for work but these routine attacks on its citizens cannot keep happening without serious repercussions.
Children in Palestinian schools have been taught to hate the Jews since birth. They rejoiced over October 7. This will never end unless they change their goal of obliterating Jews off the planet which is evidenced by the chant “from the river to the sea”.
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Posted in: Paris Olympics kick off with ambitious but rainy opening ceremony on Seine River See in context
Japan Today, you missed reporting on the absolute disgust of many people including non-Christians at the shameful performance featuring a man with private parts hanging out alongside a child.
The blasphemous segment along with the golden calf at the center of it all points to an anti-Christian message which goes against Olympic rules.
Olympic organizers scrubbing the internet does not erase the fact that this was a major fail.
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Posted in: If Japanese men 'have their act together,' Japanese women will reward them with babies, politician says See in context
If Japan wants to have more babies, Japanese movies should have happy endings. So far the movies I’ve seen always end up with one of the lovers getting sick. It’s always so tragic! Filipino movies end so happily. Life imitates art. Don’t underestimate the power of entertainment.
Another critical point is that jobs must have security. 1 year contracts are not good for family-building. How can men raise families not knowing if he will be able to have a job the next year?
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Posted in: The questions about Biden's age and fitness are reminiscent of another campaign: Reagan's in 1984 See in context
The fact that this is “news” shows how facetious mainstream media and the White House press has been. Many of us have seen his decline for years but the media has been routinely shielding the public to this. Biden as well has been lying about the economy, border patrol endorsing him and claiming that jobs people returned to after the pandemic were “new jobs” but this article states blanket statements about Trump lying without even mentioning one as if this is something everyone agrees on.
Media’s taking sides has a big hand in dividing and weakening the country. It’s sad how biased everything is these days and different news outlets have different statistics (for example Newsweek says more Covid deaths occurred under Trump and Reuters numbers showed Biden’s figures are almost double compared to Trump’s time).
Trump’s “lies” include - Hunter’s laptop was “Russian disinformation” but was all too true. Did media apologize? Ivermectin is safe to use is another one. Trump closed the border and was called racist. But if Biden dies this, there is no coverage of AOC crying at the border. It’s all too obvious where media stands on all these issues.
Media must be fair and balanced and seek to present both sides of the story.
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Posted in: China coast guard says it 'drove away' Japanese boats near disputed islands See in context
It’s only disputed by China. The world knows whose islands these really belong to.
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Posted in: Chinese sailors wield sticks, axe in disputed sea clash with Philippines See in context
Taiwan is not China. Japan is not China. The Philippines is definitely not China.
Dear world, let’s all boycott Chinese products until they respect other nation’s lands and seas.
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Posted in: Anti-abortion movement in U.S. making big play to thwart citizen initiatives on reproductive rights See in context
Life is sacred.
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Posted in: Pope Francis invites comedians including Whoopi Goldberg to Vatican See in context
Mainstream comedy is not quite as funny these days as everything funny is too “politically incorrect” to mention. Cancel culture stifles creative thinking and causes so much division.
Mocking others with a different viewpoint seems to be the norm now. I hope that people start laughing together again.
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Posted in: Man arrested for allegedly molesting teenage girl on street in Niigata Prefecture See in context
Outlaw porn
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Posted in: Japanese mayor suddenly speaks fluent English with AI video that surprises even him See in context
You can’t trust your eyes anymore! Remove the AI tag and no one would think he didn’t say this. It’s very amusing and yet this tech can easily be abused. I hope they will keep an eye on this well.
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Posted in: Nagasaki holds off inviting Israel to peace ceremony See in context
How do we know if they report the real number of Palestinians killed when in the Quoran 5.89 they are permitted to lie and the Hamas tunnels are accessed through their hospitals? It means their highest health officials are complicit.
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Posted in: Oppenheimer's grandson calls for dialogue over geopolitical risks See in context
Even if people think Trump is the devil incarnate, the missiles flying over us in Japan stopped, peace treaty with Saudi, his America first policy would not allow 7.2 million illegals to cross their border and the Alaskan gas pipeline shutdown would’ve prevented ridiculous inflation affecting the whole world. I’d rather have mean tweets than world war 3.
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Posted in: History says tariffs rarely work, but Biden’s 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs could defy the trend See in context
Since electricity is powered by coal, Don’t EVs need coal as well? Please enlighten me.
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Posted in: Japan to provide Philippines ¥64 bil for 5 more patrol ships See in context
It is in Japan’s interests as well to protect the Philippines from china as it seems to be second to Taiwan on its invasion list. Japan also has territorial issues against China. The more powerful china becomes, the worse off for Japan.
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Posted in: Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president's backers say he shares faith, values See in context
i think it’s more about who can win over Biden who seems to be leading the world into world war 3. At least with Trump, no missiles were flying over Japan, peace treaty with saudis. I don’t think that Afghanistan, Ukraine and Israel would have happened under trump.
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Posted in: Japanese foreign minister retracts controversial childbirth remark See in context
Her thinking seems archaic but if things don’t change, there will be no more Japanese In 100 years. Their economy is suffering and the most patriotic thing to do at this point is to bear children.
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Posted in: Attacking birth control pills, U.S. influencers push misinformation See in context
This article is the misinformation. Anything unnatural causes harm to the body. People are not supposed to use pills as a “patch” for lack of self control. Family life, marriage breakdown in society is caused by people thinking that self must reign and that they can do whatever they want without consequences. The dignity of man has been damaged by this birth control mentality and Japan’s aging society is paying for it.
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Posted in: They study next to one of Africa's largest trash dumps. They're planting bamboo to try to cope See in context
They’re so inspiring! They know the value of education. I hope it works. The problem is so humongous but rather than give up, they are doing something positive! I wonder if coffee grounds would help.
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Posted in: Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah 'with or without a deal' as cease-fire talks with Hamas continue See in context
Each death caused by this conflict was the cause of Hamas. They kept shutting down peace deals even when Israel supplied all the water and food (and left them alone - no occupation). They can give up all the hostages which is in their power to stop the war.
Israel has a right to defend its people and it has not barbarically slaughtered civilians. From the river to the sea is not a call for freedom from apartheid - it is a call for the obliteration of Israel, this teeny tiny nation in the middle of countries that hate them. It’s the call for genocide of Jews which is the goal of Palestinians and taught in their schools. The Jews lived in Israel way before the Palestinians settled there and never left.
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Posted in: Harajuku Station’s beautiful old wooden building set to return, with new complex around it See in context
I’m so glad to hear this! The charm of old structures are often more appealing. Many modern buildings focusing more on function and budget constraints have lost the ability to inspire or give joy.
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Posted in: Philippine protesters trample on Xi effigy; condemn China's maritime 'aggression' See in context
china, try to be kind to the world so I can buy your products again
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Posted in: Disney wins proxy fight, turning back activists See in context
Please go back to wholesome family entertainment. Earnings will naturally follow.
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Posted in: Finland is world's happiest country for 7th straight year: study See in context
I’m sorry but I don’t believe this report. Philippines is way down and Japan is happier? I’ve been to some of the top places and I didn’t see many smiling folk at all.
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Posted in: Women break into world of Japan's 'masculine' noh theater See in context
even if I am a lady, I don’t like traditions broken (I read the article and know women have been allowed to join for a long time now). Traditions are there for a purpose and enrich the culture so long as it’s not immoral. Just my opinion even if it’s not the “trendy” view.
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Posted in: Russia’s shrinking world: The war in Ukraine and Moscow’s global reach
Posted in: Frozen in time: Hospital room preserved since 1945 Tokyo firebombing
Posted in: The EU was built for another age – here’s how it must adapt to survive
Posted in: Taiwan pledges chip talks and investment to mollify Trump