Posted in: Bach urges Japanese to support Olympics See in context
Welcome them? I thought they were locked in their rooms the whole time.
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Posted in: Most major cities in Japan revise vaccine plans amid supply crunch See in context
Didn't I read an article that says the government is blaming misinformation (conspiracies) for derailing it's plan to get the population vaccinated? I guess that was yesterday's news. Something different for today.
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Posted in: Internet misinformation fans COVID vaccine hesitancy among Japanese young people See in context
Sorry, but this news is just plain stupid. It's like gaslighting.
I've been reading that the government wants to slow down vaccine bookings due to supply issues, yet we are reading about misinformation imperiling the government's efforts.
Gaslighting.
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Posted in: Gov't asks airlines to halt new bookings as Olympic traffic rises See in context
I'm becoming rather numb to any news about the Olympics. Once it is over will the government regain a semblance of sanity?
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Posted in: Kono says local gov'ts need to slow down vaccinations due to supply crunch See in context
Oh, nice. Congratulations! Just keep going with the state of emergency and all is well. It's only been a 17 months.
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Posted in: Jill Biden to attend Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony See in context
I thought there were to be no spectators.
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Posted in: How will the state of emergency affect Tokyo Olympics? See in context
Abe abandoned his post to preserve his legacy. Mr. Suga is to be commended, he accepted a no-win term as prime minister to try and battle though this mess. Whatever you think about the Chinese Corona Viruses, I don't believe there is any good answer for the short term.
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Posted in: Tokyo hotel criticized for 'Japanese only' notice for elevator use See in context
Just curious, what guests do they expect due to the Olympics? Are people still planning to travel to Japan for the Olympics?
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Posted in: Delta puts brakes on return to post-COVID normality See in context
The Chinese have really done a number on the world.
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Posted in: Japan retracts controversial policy over alcohol-serving restaurants See in context
Ya, he should resign.
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Posted in: Japan pushes back release of Olympic ticket lottery results to Saturday See in context
Oh good, build up the fantastic anticipation. Who gets tickets? I can't wait!
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Posted in: Japan arranging to end full operation of state-run vaccination sites in August See in context
But, but...you haven't even hardly yet started the program. I'm confused. Are these vaccines even necessary?
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Posted in: Chinese people vexed by Communist Party's image among Japanese See in context
I would love to visit China however I am scared. It feels like North Korea. I really don't trust the government.
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Posted in: Bill Cosby freed from prison after sex conviction overturned See in context
With such an obvious and massive hole in the case against him, how did he actually get convicted and then spend 3 years in prison? The system seems set up to ruin people's lives and then maybe sort it out some years down the road. Whether or not he did it and deserved to be in prison, the system failed. Without his money and resources, I also seriously doubt the prosecutor mishandling of the case would have ever been held to account. Justice system in the US is terrible.
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Posted in: Truck driver admits drinking alcohol before accident that killed 2 children See in context
That's quite a terrible thing. He should have his driver license taken away, no more driving!
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Posted in: Is Japan's quickening vaccine drive in time for Olympics? See in context
"Quickening"? Really? We haven't even received our vouchers from the city yet. Why taking so bloody long?
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Posted in: Tokyo Olympic chief anxious with one month to go until Games open See in context
They cancelled the kids sports day, undoukai. I cared much more about that than any Olympic event.
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Posted in: Hashimoto defends decision to allow spectators amid public frustration See in context
Stop saying "fully vaccinated" like it means something. It does not. People who are "fully vaccinated" are still getting the virus and still find themselves quarantined. The vaccines have not been thoroughly tested and are making people sick such as heart problems and blood clots. Yet, they are going ahead and injecting this rather dangerous vaccine into young people without any true merit for doing so. And those doctors and researchers that speak up about it are being shut down.
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Posted in: Tokyo Governor Koike hospitalized due to fatigue See in context
It's stressful work destroying all these small businesses.
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Posted in: Plans to sell alcohol at Olympic venues draw criticism from thirsty Tokyo residents See in context
My guess is that the restaurant industry didn't pay enough in kickbacks/bribes to the politicians. Asahi must have ponied up some dough. Whatever reason for the very damaging and hugely nonsensical rules?
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Posted in: More companies, universities begin on-site vaccinations See in context
"Full swing"? I don't think so. Almost nobody has even received notices from their city yet for vaccinations. This is slow and almost at a dead stop. Idle at best. Certainly not "full swing".
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Posted in: All Olympic live viewing events in Tokyo to be canceled: Koike See in context
Great announcement. Keep them coming. Anymore great announcements to pretend that you have any idea what you are doing?
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Posted in: Drink up, drink fast, drink alone? Tokyo to ease alcohol curbs See in context
Nonsense.
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Posted in: Tokyo gov't begins COVID-19 vaccinations for Olympic workers, media See in context
Seems like something that should be done in half a day. Wow, the government really is not serious about this at all.
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Posted in: Japan starts vaccinating people aged 18 or older at large-scale centers See in context
I have no coupon yet. Also,I read that AstraZeneca has failed late-stage trial and does not prevent Covid infection.
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Posted in: COVID-19 state of emergency may be needed during Tokyo Olympics: study See in context
Why not give vaccines to people instead? I heard that other countries have been doing that.
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Posted in: Warning to athletes: Follow the rules at Tokyo Olympics, or else See in context
Ah, such wonderful Olympic spirit.
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Posted in: Gov't considering quasi-state of emergency in Tokyo during Olympics See in context
The sounds of nobody caring anymore filled the air as this announcement was made.
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Posted in: JOC board member blasts Tokyo Games organizers, IOC See in context
oh my the corruption of it all.
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Posted in: Suga likely to call snap election after Olympics, Paralympics: report See in context
I predict the LDP will win a majority.
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Posted in: Japan prosecutors won't appeal Hakamada death row acquittal
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Posted in: Ex-PM Aso calls Taiwan important 'country' for Japan