Lepyon comments

It's all about hegemony. Current system consists of one US superpower hegemon and it's G7 minions. Not perfect, but it is the the "least worst" system. Alternative is China, Russia hegemonic challenge to US which would result in a period of perilous global instability and lots of wars.

japancatToday  10:58 am JST

The biggest change for me was to realize that when the do-do hits the fan....democracy is dead and the media and big pharma are in bed with the governments, and when push comes to shove all your rights are gone and 'They' slap Mandates on you !"

Indeed, brings to mind the Clash song, Know Your Rights.

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You sir, are no Deuce Bigelow!

The big Western powers need to stop kowtowing to this bully. Withdraw diplomatic recognition, and establish embassies in Taiwan. Watch them come grovelling back

Back in the 80s, the fear was Japan Inc was taking over the world before the bubble first. Kind of ironic now to see this kind of development.

Okinawa AToday  11:39 am JST

If any enemy has some invisible way to get that close, we are all in trouble"

With all due respect there are many military techniques which are invisible or very difficult to see or track even with advanced tech. Small drones, electromagnetic pulses, stealth fights, radio jammers, chemicals, etcetc. Not saying that any of that happened here, but your rant seems to claim that none of this tech exists.

The island referred to as Taiwan has never belonged to China. It was previously colonized by imperialist Portuguese and Dutch, who were then followed by Chinese mainlanders with another wave post-WW2. Therefore, the only peaceful and just solution is to return it to its rightful owners, namely the indigenous peoples who inhabited this island before all the imperialist intrusions.

Never sell your soul to try and impress some slumlord anywhere in the world. If they don't want your money walk!

Why not put a 200% global tax on junk food and use proceeds to help developing world

Let me channel some Rodney Dangerfield folks....I went to a riot squad march and a hockey game broke out!

Companionship ain't what it used to be

"Olympics IOC chief Basch slams 'deplorable' government views on Russia"

Looks like your editors "basched" Bach

Sentence this miscreant to 40 years of licking stamps at the post office

This is eggs-pensive

This competition is a farce. Italy? Baseball????? C'mon!

There simply aren't enough teams playing to have a global competition. Suggested revised format.

US and Japan automatic semifinals. Other Asian teams single game knockout playoff, and winner goes to best of 5 semi against Japan. Rest of world does same, and winner against US.

Finals is 4 out of 7. But it only makes sense if the very best Americans play, not a second rate B squad

Maybe Jake Paul and his brother can take on these 2 guys tag team....would break all pay per view records

Each successful delivery will be accompanied by the theme song Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto. The band Styx will make a fortune in royalties

Will need to wear a diaper as well to increase the convenience factor.

$400/month for 18 years??? This dude can now afford to upgrade his skills.

The Penguin salutes you.

In other news, observers at the International Space Station saw Harry Kane's penalty miss ball float by the station

This manager also masterminded the loss to Costa Rica, the worst team at the world cup, as well as the PK debacle

Great to watch such an entertaining sport final without constant advertisement interruptions like Super Bowl

Well deserved victory. Argentina were much the better team in terms of quality, tactics, and fighting spirit. They did look a bit ragged and fatigued near the end which let the French back in it. Messi is a legend Possibly the greatest match in any sport ever played

Recyclable edible red and yellow cards with a special Belgian chocolate card for winning goals

Messi is the best play ever by far, and this Argentina team is outstanding in terms of talent and fighting spirit. Prediction Argentina 2 - France 0.

JimizoToday  02:36 pm

Nice try with the straw man argument, but thanks for agreeing with the central thesis!

The entire England strategy is based on running into the box, falling and rolling around to trick ref into giving penalty. Kane, Saka, Sterling are master divers, maybe Olympic diving would be a better sport for them.

A woke second tier athlete traded for a dangerous arms dealer ...disgraceful

Taken right from Chinese foreign policy playbook