Posted in: Japan defense chief arranging talks with new U.S. counterpart Hegseth See in context
Hegseth is unqualified for the job full stop. A Princeton education doesn't qualify one to be Secretary of Defense of the world's largest military. Serving in combat doesn't qualify him. And Lloyd Austin ran a good DOD. Hegseth apologists embarrass themselves listing his "qualifications".
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Posted in: Emperor, empress eye visit to Iwoto Island to mark 80 years since WWII See in context
Their Imperial Majesties do a good thing to honor the empire's war dead. May they have safe travels.
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Posted in: Japan, Finland to negotiate defense equipment transfer pact See in context
@hopespringseternal Ask the families of the over 100,000 Russian soldiers who have died since 2023 if Russia’s war with Ukraine is "tiddlywinks." Russia has failed to achieve any of its geopolitical objectives. Meanwhile, Western powers have grown stronger, NATO has expanded, and inflation is declining. Putin’s strategy has been a complete failure.
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Posted in: Japan, Finland to negotiate defense equipment transfer pact See in context
@hopespringseternal Ask the families of the over 100,000 Russian soldiers killed since 2023 if Russia is "tiddlywinks with Ukraine". Russia has achieved none of its geopolitical goals. Western powers have grown stronger, NATO has expanded, and inflation is coming down. Putin has failed.
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Posted in: Japan, Finland to negotiate defense equipment transfer pact See in context
It's encouraging to see Japan strengthening its security partnerships. While Russia exhausts its resources in a failing conflict against Ukraine and grows increasingly reliant on nations like Iran and North Korea for support, Japan is wisely prioritizing investments in its national defense.
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Posted in: U.S. defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern See in context
The comments from Trump supporters on this thread reflect a typical lack of understanding. Japan is a modern global power and a key ally of the United States. With a rich military history that predates the founding of the United States, Japan has long demonstrated its capability to defend itself. Trump's return to office for the next four years merely reinforce the importance of Japan maintaining its readiness, something it is well-equipped to do.
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Posted in: King Charles welcomes Japanese emperor, empress on state visit See in context
It is always good to their imperial majesties. An emperor outranks a king.
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Posted in: Emperor, empress arrive in UK See in context
Safe travels to their Imperial Highnesses. An emperor outranks a king, so Charles will be on his best behaviour.
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Posted in: Cabinet minister Takaichi, more than 90 lawmakers visit Yasukuni Shrine See in context
The hypocrisy among numerous commentators is truly remarkable. In the United States, there's a glaring contradiction: while many condemn slavery, there's a simultaneous reverence for figures like Robert E. Lee, a general who fought against the nation to uphold slavery. Arlington National Cemetery is a resting place for individuals involved in significant atrocities, including the use of nuclear weapons on civilians. Despite this, there's little objection to American politicians visiting Arlington to honor those who perished for the nation's freedom. Every society venerates its war heroes, even those who are contentious figures.
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Posted in: Japan trying to send message to Trump: Don't cut a deal with China See in context
Anyone who is declaring a trump victory reveals their ignorance of American politics generally and the current campaign specifically. Trump remains deeply unpopular among most voters. His party has had its lowest fundraising since 2013. His popularity with a vocal minority does not equal a general election victory. President Biden's policies are working: we avoided a recession, we have the lowest unemployment rate in 40 years, inflation is cooling, and there is a bipartisan immigration bill that everyone supports except trump. New polls show Biden beating trump. In American politics, November is a very long way off and trump's numbers are not improving. Let everyone be clear: not even conservative political analysts are predicting a trump victory.
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Posted in: Trump vows to block Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel if he's elected See in context
Fortunately, he will not be returning to the presidency. His meeting with the Teamsters was a disaster and he is only propped up by 30% of his own party. America has never re-hired a president it fired.
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Posted in: With eye on 'if Trump wins' scenario, Japan weighs committing to its own defense See in context
trump was an embarrassment who was literally laughed at by world leaders. We did not have peace during his term in office and our reputation as severely damaged. He had zero accomplishments except for negotiating with terrorists and ballooning our debt. Only the uneducated, bigots, and xenophobes support trump. He is not popular with our military. America fired him and he tried to overthrow our democracy. Now he's facing multiple state and federal indictments. Americans will not suffer him again. That said, Japan should invest heavily in its own military. Japan can absolutely have a strong military and still be one of the beautiful, peaceful people on the planet. Russia and China fear a strong Japan.
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Posted in: Crown prince says review of official royal duties required See in context
The Imperial family always maintains a quiet dignity while serving the empire. The British royal family should take notes.
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Posted in: Kishida to hold phone talks with Zelenskyy See in context
Ukraine is a democracy and Putin can't stand it. The world must continue to send an unequivocal message of support for Ukraine and yes Taiwan. Those who live in unoccupied countries have the luxury of being able to voice cynicism, they're time isn't taken up dodging missile strikes and they have electricity and internet connections. Glory to Ukraine!
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Posted in: China imposes export curbs on critical metals, drones See in context
The semiconductor is an American invention so let China impose all the rem bands that it wants. The United States is ramping up domestic semiconductor production to decrease its dependence on Chinese semiconductors.
The CCP refuses to publicly say what the world already knows: China needs the U.S. more than the U.S. needs China.
China has a very long way to go to dethrone the United States as the world's economic and military superpower. And I don't believe it will ever happen because innovation thrives when people are free.
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Posted in: China says U.S. military aid to Taiwan will not deter its will to unify the island See in context
Taiwan has never been under China's control. Nixon created the OCP to avoid going to war with China while America was already fighting in Vietnam. China is not superior militarily or economically to the United States and Xi knows it. The Chinese people want democracy and Xi knows it. Any military action against Taiwan would result in external (U.S.) and internal problems that Xi really doesn't want.
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Posted in: As Japan aligns with U.S. chip curbs on China, some in Tokyo feel uneasy See in context
Thanks to President Biden, the U.S. will return to building it's own microchips (an American invention). China's economy is slowing while America's economy is growing. More manufacturing jobs have returned to America in the last 3 years than in the past 10 years. China has only two allies, one is dirt poor and the other is losing a war. America has over 90 military allies/partners and trade agreements with well over 120 nations. The CCP's failed policies are finally being seen by the world. And while it fancies itself an equal to the United States, the reality is that it is no match either militarily or economically and will not be for many many years if ever. Xi isn't stupid, he knows China needs America but America does not need China.
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Posted in: U.S. House Speaker McCarthy eyes visit to Japan in Sept See in context
The vast majority of Americans know our elections are free and fair as confirmed by all the evidence and trump's 62 failed lawsuits. Only 30% believe the baseless claims of the insurrectionist. McCarthy is not secured in his job as he had to cater to the loonies to be elected Speaker.
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Posted in: Prince Harry and Meghan's deal with Spotify to end See in context
I love these comments! Harry and Meghan are royals so get over it. None of the younger royals outside of William and Cathy are working royals. Harry and Meghan are set for life and have a beautiful family. They're not here for our entertainment and will live a happy life regardless of your feelings about them.
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Posted in: China pushes largest-ever expansion of nuclear arsenal See in context
CCP is ruining China. Xi the Pooh is another wannabe dictator more focused on amassing power than serving the beautiful people of China.
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Posted in: Florida Gov DeSantis praises Japan's defense build-up See in context
He doesn't look presidential. His own party doesn't even support him and America will vote for Biden over the bigot.
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Posted in: Easter gifts See in context
@chemgal President Biden is a devout Catholic. Our current ambassador to the Vatican is a Catholic.
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Posted in: UK report: Black kids 6 times likelier to be strip-searched in England, Wales See in context
Grotesque, inhumane, uncivilized. Shame on the UK.
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Posted in: Delta plane flips on landing at Toronto airport, injuring 18
Posted in: We receive a surprisingly large number of consultations about noise.
It's ok, actually easy to criticize, but how can the system be made more consistent?
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Posted in: Two men arrested over theft of 1,200 meters of copper cable