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Posted in: Judge temporarily blocks deportation of arrested Palestinian Columbia student See in context

Mahmoud Khalil is a pro hamas terrorist anti-Israel agitator, a hate filled anti semite.

When Hamas committed atrocities, raped, slaughtered innocent families, children then subject hostages to appalling acts of torture, abuse,

Mahmoud Khalil revelling in the blood aftermath, celebrating in such crime against humanity.

Mahmoud Khalil should be held accountable, before deportation.

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Posted in: Ontario slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to U.S. in response to Trump's trade war See in context

You know British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sat in the Oval Office with a clear strategy, a invitation from King Charles III, meaningless you may bark,

However enough to buy his government time, essentially to avoid possibly inevitable tariffs.

Clever political maneuvering. It worked for the short term.

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Posted in: Ontario slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to U.S. in response to Trump's trade war See in context

Yesterday a clear perspective on President Trump insistence that......

1) Fentanyl, and 2) he wants production moved to the US.

Then hold President Trump to concentrate solely on two clearly different narratives.

Separate one from the other politically diplomatically.

Angry tantrums will never offer any solutions.

Blowing retaliation infant raspberries at President Trump will only create a perpetual playground political chaos, without any focus on finding bottom line reasoned results that favour both a US/Canada stable economic relationship.

Why all the fisticuffs?

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Posted in: Ontario slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to U.S. in response to Trump's trade war See in context

Please think carefully here

To quote.....

Interconnected Grids:

Eastern Interconnection: Serves the eastern part of the US, Canada, and parts of Mexico. 

Western Interconnection: Covers the western US, Canada, and parts of Mexico. 

Texas Interconnection: Operates independently from the other two, serving Texas. 

Direct consumer choice is governed by competitive price structures through numerous utility companies, all generate, distribute electricity over huge distances.

Never let any politician loose/close to being able to take such a bone headed foolish action

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Posted in: Ontario slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to U.S. in response to Trump's trade war See in context

“I will do whatever it takes to maximum the pain against Americans,” Ford said.

A rather foolish angry hissy fit.

Fords fallacious misjudgement has consequences,

Simple question, why would US customers pay for electricity that has been subject to sudden 25% increase caused by a politically motivated Trump Derangement Syndrome knee jerk?

Deal with the task at hand, negotiate with President Trump administration, drop the ideological red mist and compromise

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Posted in: Survivors of Tokyo firebombing 80 years ago want compensation from Japanese gov't See in context

Supported!!

"Compensation" is a reimbursement associated with "car accidents".

Full government support, with the dignity it demands.

Elderly survivors are making a last-ditch effort to tell their stories and push for financial assistance and recognition. Some are speaking out for the first time, trying to tell a younger generation about their lessons.

What an inspiring act of commemoration.

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Posted in: Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through U.S. trade war See in context

Bob this statement is without any doubt indisputable

Your statement....

1) Fentanyl, and 2) he wants production moved to the US.

Why don't we listen to our parents, my Mother?

You should know the answer, without me spelling out for you!

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Posted in: Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through U.S. trade war See in context

it's not a trick question Bob, I am putting you on the spot though.

Lets not squabble.

Just politely debate.

Your call out received.

Your 1) Fentanyl, and 2) he wants production moved to the US.

Please, what does such a statement, correct me if I am wrong, do you find so, how to put troll/irritating?

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Posted in: Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through U.S. trade war See in context

Thank you, Bob, for your replies, and also Judgement about something, you might struggle on the subject matter.

Your opinion on President Trump you believe not in dispute.

But Mark Carney?

Please, I would be interested your absolute conviction,

The certainly, your knowledge, that Mark Carney can change course that Justin Trudeau failed?

You do understand what is at state for Canadians,

Are you a Canadian?

If so what does that mean to you?

Economically?

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Posted in: Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through U.S. trade war See in context

As a women, Bob Fosse.

We all post an opinion,

Whether you insist a irritating troll, you are not alone their, or the true "Bob Fosse" believer

I will read, respond, enjoy your contribution to JT.

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Posted in: Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through U.S. trade war See in context

That is why I post at JT, to purge my political opinions/irritate.

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Posted in: Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through U.S. trade war See in context

You know the greatest gift my Mother, J family taught me, sometimes with harsh rebuke.

Is to listen and silence, bluntly put, shut up.

I still struggle, huffing and puffing through my ego

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Posted in: Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through U.S. trade war See in context

rainyday, you suggest not to be the one negotiating with Trump,?

But you have formatted a plan, your correct point that Canada did nothing to instigate any of this.

So where does this lead. back too?

1) Fentanyl, and 2) he wants production moved to the US.

Your call out, correctly.

My contention, is to keep one composure.

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Posted in: Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through U.S. trade war See in context

Mark Carney was not remotely responsible for the UK leaving the European Union.

If we all had the time, a thread devoted to such a subject, a polite focused respectful debate.

We could all purge our beliefs,angry indignation, prejudices, and finally all move on.

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Posted in: Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through U.S. trade war See in context

rainyday,

He's given two reasons: 1) Fentanyl, and 2) he wants production moved to the US.

Start negotiations from this point. you have stated so.

Only composure, collectedness, without resentment, political pique, rancour.

Only a clear minded political diplomatic objectivity will counter Donald Trump provocation.

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Posted in: Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through U.S. trade war See in context

Bottom line......

A tariff is a tax on an imported good.

Unlike a sales tax, which is placed on a good regardless of where it is made, a tariff specifically exempts domestically produced goods.

It’s based on the location of production, not the location of the producer

How markets react could well be dependent on the consumer choice to pay for increase in cost at the check out .

However, "Tariffs" can, probably will be accompanied with quote...

Other trade barriers include quotas, licenses, and standardization, all seeking to make foreign goods more expensive or available in a limited supply.

The very argument reasoning both Justin Trudeau, now Mark Carney insist is a clear reasoning not to make "knee jerk" retaliatory action.

Yet both have failed to deal with the Trumps concerns.

Negotiate a compromise.

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Posted in: Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through U.S. trade war See in context

The overriding conclusion for Donald Trump administration, is Carney failure, more refusal to realise that such opposing political ideologies need to compromise.

He (Carney) argues Canada must fight Trump's tariffs with dollar for dollar retaliation and diversify trading relations in the medium term.

A suggestion, in so called Carney own words....

"I know how to manage crises ... in a situation like this, you need experience in terms of crisis management, you need negotiating skills"

Is simply illogical anger, irrational.intent.

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Posted in: Cat-ear 'randoseru' just might be Japan’s cutest rucksacks ever See in context

88000 yen, for working families, its cost regressive.

The ears whiskers designed to entice children to lobby Mum and Dad to relent.

The only element missing is he paws hanging.

A suggestion from my nieces.

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Posted in: Japan ranks 3rd worst place for working women in 2024 int'l ranking See in context

I have learnt, still learning, Japan, its heart is a cultural maze, labyrinth of traditions, beyond comprehension.

Start for this perspective,

Seniority in business cannot simply smothered out of existence, I have tried, it leaves a nasty taste in the mouth.

There are no norms.

Little a outsider, in my case a foreigner can simply force feed.

Women can raise the bar, however the strength to achieve is not in question, it is the choice to do so

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Posted in: Have you seen any Hollywood movies set in Japan that you think do a good job realistically portraying Japan? See in context

Enter the void 2009 the 2.41 version better quality

https://archive.org/details/c26bafeed413e1d8d283d8d1425e71ce-1080p

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Posted in: Have you seen any Hollywood movies set in Japan that you think do a good job realistically portraying Japan? See in context

Enter The Void | Full Movie | Nathaniel Brown | Paz de la Huerta | Cyril Roy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELmn-bZsSbw

Found it credit to Nessi

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Posted in: Have you seen any Hollywood movies set in Japan that you think do a good job realistically portraying Japan? See in context

Enter the Void Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8SKVcDc4po

Unrelenting in its betrayal/ bleakness...

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Posted in: Have you seen any Hollywood movies set in Japan that you think do a good job realistically portraying Japan? See in context

Enter the Void (2009)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1191111/

Give it a spin.

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Posted in: Good manners See in context

Another polite poster reminder of public transport etiquette.

Be a handkerchief quick draw, when a Wild Bill Sniffles, Annie Chokely, causes a sudden unruly nasal naughty.

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Posted in: Trump will lead task force preparing for 2026 World Cup See in context

Football is a lesson in sporting simplicity.

Just seventeen rules.....

Laws of the Game & FA Rules

https://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/lawsandrules

No matter, billionaire or beggar, two feet, is all takes,

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Posted in: Trump will lead task force preparing for 2026 World Cup See in context

There is only one sport that is recognized as Football.

Explained: Why is football called the beautiful game?

https://www.goal.com/en/news/explained-why-is-football-called-the-beautiful-game/16ayjoii69lor168ku0gwsd9vd

Wallace comments points are undisputable.

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Posted in: Zelenskiy says Ukraine fully committed to constructive dialogue with US See in context

Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff 

Steven Charles Witkoff (born March 15, 1957) is an American billionaire real estate investor, lawyer....Wiki

First look, impressions, not practically encouraging.

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State should be leading.

The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service, and U.S. Agency for International Development.

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Posted in: Japanese celebrity (sort of) apologizes for swapping seats with foreign traveler on shinkansen See in context

Its is the thought that counts, my english Grandma, always told me.

Some thoughts mean more than others.

Specifically where reserved seating, those pesky rules, Japanese TV personality,  social media is fed into the media blender.

I have always found where virtue signaling is concerned, go big.

Say changing seats on an Tokyo to London, from isle (my favorite), to centre, next to some smelly person,

The case in question was a small child, wanted to move next to her parents

I seriously considered to insist the cabinet staff get the captain to give me a shout out, for doing such an act of kindness, came close to insisting London Heathrow Terminal 5 prepare a landing party for my self virtual immolation.

Ok that is the very definition of sarcasm. Sorry JT

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Posted in: South Carolina carries out first firing squad execution in U.S. in 15 years See in context

One last thought, Sigmon execution, his last breath, bring any conclusion to the suffering for the family especially his ex girlfriend that escaped ?

Doubt it, such a crime could require a harsh retribution, suffering, before that last breath.

Yes, an element of revenge, suffering, in conjunction to satisfy justice being served?

Yet every day to wake up. "His" ex girlfriend knowing her parents brutal suffering?

No matter how we all would want, we can't bring "Sigmon" back to life to relive his last moments again, and again, and again.

That is the "life sentence" for "his" ex girlfriend.

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Posted in: 'Eerie' sky, charred bodies: 80 years since Tokyo WWII firestorm See in context

It is a gross insult, a travesty of justice, not to the fully account for the countless documented atrocities, of brutality inflicted mercilessly on captured prisoners of war, occupied neighbours, Korea, China.

Today Japan its people is a country unrecognisable to the past Imperialist regimen.

It is time also, to openly commemorate such change for the next generations.

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