Posted in: Alpen renews its Tigora shoe line See in context
The hands free feature is a big draw for me these days. Usually the shoes with that are far too expensive or the design has something less appealing about it. These look rather plain, but that’s not actually a bad thing, and the price is good. Might go check some out.
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Posted in: NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new hypersonic missile See in context
Also, it’s funny you mentioning China. The whole BRICS thing is tied to this. You’re correct though. It absolutely is not about democracy.
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Posted in: NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new hypersonic missile See in context
And Ukraine, like most former nations of the Soviet bloc, wants nothing to do with Russia. So Putin decided he wants the resources which Ukraine was going to deny him in moving toward the EU. The “denazification” of Ukraine is part of the lie.
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Posted in: NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new hypersonic missile See in context
If you fell for the "defending democracy" thing, that's ok. Most did. The west wants to what is buried and Russia is not allowing it to happen.
“The west” did not invade Ukraine. It’s always been about Russia trying to change the status quo.
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Posted in: NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new hypersonic missile See in context
and also securing the big lithium deposits
there won’t be any admission of the fact, but this is not some tangential benefit of the war. It’s actually some truth (but not all) at last about the motivation.
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Posted in: U.S. nuclear carrier George Washington returns to Yokosuka base See in context
Ohhhh... so THAT'S why they still complain so much about it.
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Posted in: U.S. nuclear carrier George Washington returns to Yokosuka base See in context
When you consider that it was the Soviets that ultimately forced Japan’s current relationship with the U.S., complaints here about the U.S. occupation just look like sour grapes. Funny really.
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Posted in: ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, ex-defense minister and a Hamas leader See in context
The last time there's resolution for cease fire, it just being vetoed by only one country.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/20/us-vetoes-un-security-council-resolution-demanding-gaza-ceasefire
and the time before too… but this article is not about Sudan so I won’t post a link
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Posted in: China snuffs out memorials to victims of deadly car ramming attack See in context
Just covering up stuff that shines a light in a negative way. Tiananmen and Covid are just two examples that immediately come to mind. All countries do it to some extent. The extent to which China tries to do it is huge though.
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Posted in: New Zealand Maori begin march on capital to protest indigenous treaty bill See in context
Also pretty inappropriate (and untrue) to suggest that no non-Maori New Zealander sympathises with their concerns.
and I'm not saying that either.
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Posted in: New Zealand Maori begin march on capital to protest indigenous treaty bill See in context
It's a fair point but are you willing to say with certainty that every person in the picture has Maori ancestry? Perhaps they simply support the cause.
I'm not saying they are one way or the other. I'm just saying (or trying to at least... maybe not very well) there are actually plenty of "white" Maori, and it's not really appropriate to be suggesting that because those in the photo are "white" that they might not be Maori.
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Posted in: New Zealand Maori begin march on capital to protest indigenous treaty bill See in context
No, that word is not and English word so I am Not Pakeha , I am a White Man.
while I understand the sentiment, it’s a bit like saying you aren’t “gaijin” because that’s a Japanese word not an English word.
But you are on the right path with now there are lots of White Maoris in NZ.
Yep, the comment about the whites in the photograph I felt needed a response.
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Posted in: New Zealand Maori begin march on capital to protest indigenous treaty bill See in context
It may be better to use the term “pakeha” than “whites” to avoid confusion there. There are a lot of “white” Māori.
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Posted in: Australia scores try in added time to beat England 42-37 See in context
The Wallabies are back to form? I hope so. Their rivalry with the All Blacks was always fun to watch, but in recent years they've kind of been a bit hopeless. Glad they beat England.
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Posted in: John Malkovich premiere sparks protests in Bulgaria See in context
What movie?
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Posted in: Convicted child killer hints at 7-year-old girl's murder in 2007 See in context
How was he still stabbing kids while serving time
Hmmm it is an oddly written article. I guess he had been arrested and sentenced to life after the killing but was arrested again while already serving time, not killed the girl while he was serving time. But yeah, it’s poorly written I think.
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Posted in: Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges allies to act before North Korean troops reach the front See in context
There is a huge difference my dear fellow. The Russians pay for my arms and troops whereas Zelensky expects decent people from Western countries to fund him for free.
At least we can be certain it isn’t a proxy war then. Otherwise, Ukrainians, doing all of the work, absolutely are paying for it.
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Posted in: Points cards are popular at many shops and other places of businesses in Japan. How many do you have? See in context
The only data they can collect is what we buy.
What you buy alone can give away a lot of information. It can work out your shopping patterns and habits. Smoking, drinking, preferred stores. If you have to give your name when you apply it can be tied to you. However, unless you pay strictly by cash alone, you cannot be certain that data is not being collected anyway.
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Posted in: About 8,000 N Korean troops now at Ukraine's border are expected in combat soon, U.S. says See in context
NK troops are there in full compliance of international law.
It’s just unlucky that nobody will see it as anything other than an extension of Russia’s illegal campaign against Ukraine.
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Posted in: Mother arrested over murder of 5-year-old daughter, attempted murder of 11-year-old son See in context
Should that be Kohoku ward, not Kohaku ward?
Moderator: Thanks for pointing that out.
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Posted in: N Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to likely fight against Ukraine, Pentagon says See in context
Nowt wrong with a bit of outside help bruv.
There is if the sole reason you can’t do it yourself is your continued invasion of foreign territories.
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Posted in: N Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to likely fight against Ukraine, Pentagon says See in context
They are there to help mop up and encircle the Ukrainians in Kursk which is Russian territory.
The Russians could do it themselves if they weren’t invading Ukrainian territory.
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Posted in: Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election See in context
Worth mentioning here that, although Georgian Dream does appear to have won, they still didn't get as many seats as the last election. People are waking up, but it's slow.
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Posted in: Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election See in context
Georgians don't want war with Russia and voted for peace.
Sad that the outcome of an election will determine whether Russia attacks or not.
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Posted in: Russian forces thwart attempted cross-border assault from Ukraine, official says See in context
Yes, I would like to see Russia invite NATO forces.
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Posted in: All Blacks thrash Japan 64-19 See in context
Very unlucky for Japan. They were the better team, just a few mistakes cost them goals.
Nah. Their last few games have shown them starting well... against both Fiji and NZ extremely well... but they simply can't keep the momentum going. They've got a huge amount of work to do if they're going to have any hope in '27. The only reason there wasn't another 20 points on top of the margin was because the ABs didn't really turn up for most of the game. That's not to take anything away from how well the Blossoms played in the first half... I absolutely think they were the better team in the first 30.
The All Blacks them, with that kind of play, will have problems facing England France and Ireland !
Totally. Gonna be some northern hemisphere fans here really sticking it to the ABs fans I reckon.
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Posted in: All Blacks thrash Japan 64-19 See in context
That first 30 minutes Japan was the better team. The ABs looked messy and had they continued playing like they were then Japan would have come a lot closer to winning in the end. Japan also needs to up their game for the entirety of the match to have any real chance of beating the top teams.
The All Blacks really need to get things together for their northern tour.
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Posted in: Zelenskyy says N Korean troops poised to join the war; cancels U.N. chief's visit See in context
Isn’t it strange that NK soldiers are on and inside Russian territory defending Russia from foreign invasion?
Not really strange, unless you believe that things really are going wonderfully for the Russians.
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Posted in: What do you think are the chances of the opposition parties unseating the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito party in Sunday's election? See in context
The current leadership of Japan is a stagnant force. There are a lot of people that know change is needed but who are unwilling to change the status quo for fear of the unknown effects on their businesses and personal situations. I have a feeling nothing is going to change this weekend.
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Posted in: One Direction's Liam Payne falls to death at Argentina hotel See in context
@awomde - Absolutely no evidence any kind of drugs were involved. That’s pure speculation.
Still not confirmed, but latest reports have the hotel manager calling emergency services over someone smashing up their room in a drug fueled rampage.
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Posted in: Fistfights, anthem boos in stormy U.S.-Canada ice hockey clash
Posted in: 5-year-old boy found dead in car with brother and father in Saitama Prefecture
Clearing snow has got to be the most dangerous job in Japan!
Posted in: Man dies after falling into river while clearing snow from bridge in Niigata
I never said that I was. Then why are you replying to a comment referring to what other people say?…