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Posted in: Trump complains U.S.-Japan alliance unequal See in context
To respond the the headline: That’s because Trump has all the geopolitical understanding of a kindergartener. And 100 times less empathy.
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Posted in: Ishiba says he will strive to avoid divisions after Trump-Zelenskyy row See in context
Ishiba will try to avoid division? Not hard when you’re not under daily attack and the suddenly the school principal you’re used to has been replaced by the school bullies.
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Posted in: Canada beats USA to win heated Four Nations Face-Off final See in context
Trump’ll be pissed now, eh? Good.
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Posted in: 800 cabbages stolen from Aichi field See in context
Right, let’s all keep an eye out for guys in vans trying to sell them in car parks of supermarkets. You should be able to detect them nasally before you see them. Seriously though, what will they be doing? Making midnight backdoor deals with tonkatsu and yakisoba restaurants?
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Posted in: Two boys arrested for throwing raw eggs at police box in Shizuoka Prefecture See in context
Sounds like something I might have done as a boy - they might also have ADHD and be bored/ frustrated. (not an excuse, just a possible explanation).
I have taught plenty of kids with ADHD who would never do this. No need to suggest ADHD when stupididee is the obvious suspect, hey? Not that that’s any excuse either.
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Posted in: Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly midair collision begins See in context
He blames illegal immigrants. He blames DEI hires. He’s now got Mel Gibson the anti-Semite and Musk the neo-Nazi on board the MAGA train. Are you thinking what I’m thinking, Pinky?
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Posted in: China moving closer to Japan, India, other U.S. allies as Trump returns to White House See in context
It’s a bit like seeing your neighbour bring home a pair of pitbulls just when your kids and his are starting to play together.
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Posted in: 'Japan First' mindset key for Ishiba in dealing with Trump: president's ex-adviser See in context
It must be surreal for Japanese, who spent so much blood and so many tears building the democracy they have today, watch one of the countries that helped them towards freedom give up theirs so easily. Japan first indeed!
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Posted in: Gamers tear into Musk for 'faking' video game prowess See in context
Alternative headline: Pro gamer takes pacifier to the face
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Posted in: Thousands march in Washington days before Trump takes office See in context
Nice to see some people aren’t afraid of the cold. I wonder how long they’ll be able to demonstrate like this. Any bets on that?
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Posted in: Trump names Mel Gibson, Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone as Hollywood 'ambassadors' See in context
They are the perfect choices to represent Trump. You know? Morons.
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Posted in: Japan to give $2 mil in aid to California for wildfire relief See in context
I’m currently imagining a world in which countries don’t help each other at all. It one iota. It terrifies me. I’m glad the Japanese government has my imagination - and the moral imperative to do more than some individuals online perhaps.
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Posted in: Japanese foreign minister to attend Trump's inauguration See in context
Somebody had to draw the short…ah, beaten by the janken joke! If it is a joke…
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Posted in: Trump tariffs to hit Japan's domestic auto output: industry head
Posted in: Defense Department web page on Jackie Robinson goes down, then returns amid DEI purge
Posted in: After airstrikes, Israel says it has launched new ground operation in Gaza
Posted in: China says it hopes Japan will deliver on commitment to develop ties
