Posted in: Steve Bannon's trial in border wall fundraising case set for December See in context
Mr. Bannon's current history goes beyond past present violations of the law. Trump dropped Bannon's federal interventions but could not drop the local violations. So Bannon is in the soup. Why?
He is a fanatic who has left reality. He was helped by Trump when he was President.
Bannon remember is a follower of Trump. Trump said early hi his campaign that the US was going to build the wall and Mexico would pay for it. This was rubbish that should have been the end of it. Bannon is a true fanatic. He needs a panned cell.
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Posted in: 98% with mixed Japanese heritage experience microaggressions: survey See in context
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Ha-rro!. I am a boy,. Can you eat sushi?, And so on and everywhere... One poor soul learned, "My mother is virgin." That seems long ago. I haven't heard the annoyances in decades. Or so it seems. Something has changed or transmogrified.
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Posted in: Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows See in context
"“I think she would be a very strong advocate for abortion, has been and would continue to be,” said Thomas Mattman, a Democrat from Chico, California.* There has to be more than stated here.
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Posted in: 98% with mixed Japanese heritage experience microaggressions: survey See in context
Note that micro aggressions can quickly magnify into violence.
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Posted in: Protesters rally at GOP convention for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in Gaza See in context
A diverse demo and on the left. I won't repeat the diverse issues here. I'll say all are worthy of protest, from Gaza to Trump.
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Posted in: Monument to commemorate victims of Kyoto Animation arson-murders completed See in context
A beautiful creative world destroyed for no good reason.
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Posted in: Biden says 'everybody must condemn' attack on Trump: speaks with ex-president See in context
One thing is now certain: Biden is OK in s crisis.
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Posted in: Charges dropped against Kishida, other LDP members in slush fund case See in context
Beyond question the LDP is not on the up and up.
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Posted in: 15-year-old girl dies after falling from walkway at mall in Aichi Prefecture See in context
Poor girl. Details forthcoming?
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Posted in: Japan enacts revised law for swift removal of defamatory online posts See in context
GOOD!!!
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Posted in: Testimony begins in lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling See in context
It is past time that the police that the police pay a price for racial profiling.
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Posted in: Kishida says Japan-Russia ties are 'difficult' See in context
Putitng all else aside, there one major problem that remains unsalable. This is the danger the Russians see in the northern islands becoming military footholds for the US. Until that problem is resolved, the northern islands will stay in Russians' handss.
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Posted in: Foreign-born Miss Japan sparks debate on what it means to be Japanese See in context
IT "has triggered a social media debate on what it means to be, and look, Japanese." Is she a Japanese citizen? Then she win beauty contest.
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Posted in: Japan auteur Yamada sticks to exploring the human condition after 90 films See in context
Spectacular !
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Posted in: Japanese gov't plans to seek court order to dissolve Unification Church See in context
UC funds need to be seized. Funds to be used to help UC followers escape from UC brainwashing.
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Posted in: Fisheries minister apologizes for saying Fukushima water 'contaminated' See in context
Japan's fisheries minister's moment of bravery and honesty.
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Posted in: Kishida, 3 ministers eat Fukushima fish to show it's safe See in context
Is what Kishida is eating really fish from Fukushima? If so, will he continue eat it with every meal?
So far we are seeing nothing but theatrics from Kishida.
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Posted in: Fukushima nuclear plant begins releasing treated radioactive water into sea See in context
Here is an irritating quote: "Still, some scientists say long-term impact of the low-dose radioactivity that remains in the water needs attention." It is skepticism thus far. Yet is a blow to nearly unanimous support for the radioactive sea dump.
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Posted in: Japanese gov't panel finds rampant coverups, mishandling of harassment cases in military See in context
The military, like schools and corporations, are full of bullies. The major difference is that the military is armed. The power of even handling guns brings out the hostile mind on the double. Add to the that the picayune rules and regulations and you got a dangerous mindset, particularly when women are concerned.
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Posted in: S Korean president calls Japan 'partner' on Liberation Day See in context
From Junnosuke Kibata, Nikkei staff writer:
"Today is the day we honor the liberation from the colonial rule of Japanese imperialism," a spokesperson for the opposition Democratic Party told journalists in a written statement. The text slammed Yoon's administration, citing the controversy over former wartime Korean laborers and the coming release of wastewater from Japan's damaged nuclear plant in Fukushima."
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Posted in: Trump charged over efforts to overturn 2020 election See in context
One can only hope that Trump gets the punishments he deserves. If this fails, the whole legal system will fall. The evil of Trump deserves the most severe punishments allow by law.
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Posted in: Gov't begins probe into Digital Agency over My Number issues See in context
"My Number" is not simply doomed to failure. It is doomed to disaster. The LDP will find a way of absolving itself.
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Posted in: U.S. military chief praises Japan's defense funding boost See in context
Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is playing with other peoples lives. Military buildups hasten more military buildups and increase the dangers of war. We in Japan have a pacifist Constitution that has kept us of war for nearly a century. We do not need people like you, Mark. Get out.
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Posted in: Fury among aid groups as U.S. approves cluster bombs for Ukraine See in context
Cluster bombs are suddenly loved like chocolate bon bons. Thus the horror of these evil bombs begins. Where it will end will be thousands of innocent civilian casualties,
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Posted in: World registers hottest day ever recorded on July 3 See in context
We cannot afford capitalism anymore, or at corporate capitalism. All heat comes emissions. Thus, capitalism creates the pollution that will eventually kill millions of people--possibly all of us.
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Posted in: What is the difference between nationalism and patriotism? See in context
Trump is a nationalist. He obsessed with power and is for the rich at the expense of the working class. Why do working people fall Trump. The allure of is strong in many of the powerless, often hoping power from a tyrant. The worst fallacy you can make.
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Posted in: What is the difference between nationalism and patriotism? See in context
This is from George Orwell, Notes on Nationalism:
Nationalism is not to be confused with patriotism. Both words are normally used in so vague a way that any definition is liable to be challenged, but one must draw a distinction between them, since two different and even opposing ideas are involved. By ‘patriotism’ I mean devotion to a particular place and a particular way of life, which one believes to be the best in the world but has no wish to force on other people. Patriotism is of its nature defensive, both militarily and culturally. Nationalism, on the other hand, is inseparable from the desire for power. The abiding purpose of every nationalist is to secure more power and more prestige, not for himself but for the nation or other unit in which he has chosen to sink his own individuality.
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Posted in: NPO pushes nuclear bunkers in Japan amid growing security threats See in context
Nuclear shelters were nonsense in the 1960s and it is nonsense today. If you happen to survive one of these shelters the radiation will kill you. Someone suggested years ago that the so0called shelters were best used for growing mushrooms.
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Posted in: Japan protests Russia's declaring Sept 3 as day of victory over 'militaristic' Japan See in context
"Day of Victory over Militaristic Japan,." It's all true. Japan was militaristic and horribly so. But why in good heavens does this declaration have to come out now from Russia? Putin has created enough chaos and bad feeling among nations for reasons we can plainly guess at.
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Posted in: Man gets 18 years for killing 16-year-old boy in Kobe in 2010 See in context
Agree with all of the above. If it is any consolation, the guy's 18 years will not be comfortable.
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Posted in: Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says
Posted in: Harris condemns Trump's rhetoric; says voters should make sure he 'can't have that microphone again'
a marketplace of ideas Where those without any are especially welcome.
Posted in: Elon Musk has often inflamed politically tense moments, raising worries for the US election
Posted in: Maná removes song with Nicky Jam in protest of his support for Trump