Loki520 comments

So what? If someone's proven to be guilty of a crime it doesn't matter what good things they also do.

I believe it was Carville that stated "The economy, stupid".

The economy is what the left has to concern itself with. Doesn't matter what they throw at him (and let's face it... impeachment won't successfully give the left what they want) Trump, Pence, and the GOP, will campaign on the state of the economy in 2020 and will absolutely destroy the left if they don't quickly achieve their desired results (and... again... not gonna happen). And since they are putting ALL their eggs in this basket...

At this point, impeachment theater isn't going to suddenly start changing people's mind about who they are going to vote for. Those against Trump are already against him. Those who are for him... are for him. And those who are still on the fence after all this will be swayed by things such as the economy, etc. Barring some actual and true "bombshell" for an October Surprise, this was a damn stupid hill for the (D) to die on going into the 2020 campaign season.

So... yes. it absolutely DOES matter what other things are happening and especially the overall economy and job numbers.

HK police did good job to protect HK people and HK property.

100% absolute support without any hesitation.

Correction: SOME of the people and property. You know... the people and the property that fell into lockstep.

And this is right where the madness of the concept of being able to own ideas leads. Some chuckleheads who had nothing to do with it gets to own them while the creator is barred from using them. Pure insanity.

Nothing to do with it? Who do you think takes ALL the risk and finances "it" when the creator is starting out? Yea... it is the "chuckleheads"...

It's not she started off in the 70's and 80's when it was unknown how shady these types of deals were. You can sort of feel bad for those starting back then finding out the hard way. No... since then it is widely KNOWN that these deals are created to benefit chuckleheads at the expense of the creators. She knew enough to get a deal that gave her ownership after a set period of time so she knew she would be locked out of that type of flexibility until then.

Isn't this the second time she's "fallen from grace", Japanese talento-style?

The only way to challenge Donald Trump Presidency is at the ballot box.

And the more they continue with this type of B/S, the less chance they have at that.

And the participants in the Democratic Party campaign clown car aren't helping either.

In a word, yes. japans like a jilted partner that can't come to terms that the relationship is over.

You have that EXACTLY backwards. Several apologies... compensation paid (more than once)... and to you it is Japan that can't come to terms that it's over?

it is fine, the trial will decide of that matter.

It's not a trial. It's merely a kangaroo court whose sole intention is to allow the ROK to continue playing the victim in order to attempt to garner world support so they can successfully blackmail Japan.

Money doesn't equal happiness

Millions upon millions of people would disagree with you.

The American government seems to be powerless to stop the drugs going north and the gun south.

Because the "War on drugs" is profitable and allows them to concentrate authority and power.

Perhaps what may be overlooked in this act of corruption by Trump is what would have happened had he been successful. He would be campaigning next year bellowing out that his rival is corrupt. He would be demanding investigations and probably leading "lock him up" chants. He would be using his corrupt ways to paint someone else as corrupt.

If you think he's not gonna do that anyway, then you haven't been paying attention.

The Trumpers here ought to give this passage a hard look 

Point out a fairly significant difference between the threat given and the action taken (which is the only thing that really counts).

You're getting played

Say's the person that obviously, at least on this post, believes anything less than 100% compliance in his beliefs equates to support for PDT.

And THAT is why, come 2020, we're gonna be stuck with this idiot for another 4 years. ALL the left has to do is not act crazy... and they can't even do that.

The exact same trick human trafficker use. Passport possession.

Donald Trump threatened once again Sunday to withhold federal aid

Yet...

"Last night they approved seven additional emergency grants in record time,"

So... what was said... and what was done... are two different things.

"But what's so insidious, and what's so remarkable is that he's doing everything right to respond to these disasters and everything wrong to address what’s happening to cause them."

Pretty sure that...

"Every year, as the fire’s rage & California burns, it is the same thing-and then he comes to the Federal Government for $$ help. No more. Get your act together Governor,"

Is his method of addressing it by pointing out your crap eco policies that are contributing to the annual raging of the flames.

Hiraoka admitted to causing the collision but was not arrested after police deemed him not to be a flight risk.

Oh, the irony

I think pretty much all of the people talking the Koreans down here don't have any experience of trauma, war or rape, or know anyone who does either...

You mean like the vast majority of the living Koreans?

This is all political theater at the moment. It shall remain so until the House has a formal vote to proceed. Until then... their expecting the Don to cooperate under the threat of impeachment. Which goes to show... they haven't been paying attention.

As it stands, this "inquiry" is merely the Democrats way of reaping the rewards of an impeachment (ramp up base support, try to convince fence-sitters, make accusations, etc.) without having to actually give the accused the legal tools that would otherwise be at his disposal to defend himself in an actual impeachment.

"stemming from Tokyo's use of forced labour during World War II."

Wrong. How is there still confusion over the actual cause? Are the intentionally trying to misinform?

Always amazed at how fired up some people get over something that simply isn't any of their business.

If Fred marries John.... it has no effect on me. Zip. Nada. None.

Why should I try and force someone else to live by the moral standards that I decide?

And why should a government... any government?

Its is rather politically naïve tweeting a restaurant soiree...

The "woke" ideology simplified. Everything, no matter how trivial, has to be discussed with an eye on how it will be viewed "politically". Failure to do so will force one to be banished to the nearest corner where you will be forced to contemplate your thought crime.

 I fear the post-Olympics Tokyo is going to be a very desperate place.

Fun fact: Taxpayers of most Olympic hosts end up with severe buyer's remorse within a year or two of the ending ceremony. The economic boost is temporary... and the debt long-standing.

And there are already those on the left whining, non-stop, about the amount of of dialogue by the Sharon Tate character. Apparently, it's not enough... and that is because the guy behind Kill-Bill despises female actresses.

Which may, or may not, affect his ability to "strike gold".

Dude has a three year contract, he should be given the wages he was due!

> Absolutely. A contract is a contract.

Funny thing about contracts, especially one's involving labor. They often (and by often, I mean ALWAYS) stipulate what BOTH parties are required to bring to the table.

And there is ZERO discussion in this article about what items HE was required to bring to the table. For instance... he may have been required to have a certain starting level of proficiency that he simply didn't have.

Discussion of contracts always get to me because most people argue for/against them as if they are one-way vehicles in support of whichever side is make any specific point.

No. The real problem is when adult men who should know better minimise sex crimes.

No, no.... The problem is the attempt to criminalize human nature. And it IS human nature. Every male on this forum trying to tell you they didn't either successfully sneak a peek, or at least tried to, is lying and simply trying to white-knight their way to acceptance.

Understanding that, it is still NOT proper behavior, nor should it be accepted and needs to be dealt with. Yes, boys will be boys. And any father worth a crap will discuss this with their sons in a manner that informs them on WHY it is inappropriate, disrespectful, etc.

Well... the Carl's Jr. in Yokosuka is better, by far, than any of them.

Even though a bit pricey...

California should say “OK, we will take them”. “Oh, by the way, we are are leaving the United States and forming an independent country.”

Great. Please ensure to leave the all the federal benefits at the door on your way out.

Trump is useless on North Korea.

There are several families who have gotten back remains of loved ones that would disagree with you.

Which are, by the way, results about a 100% improvement over the past 25+ years.

Would your rather the "do nothing" status quo be kept? How come even a slight, almost imperceptible, improvement is unacceptable to you?

Regardless if the report contains anything worth mentioning after redacting it, the wise will still see Trump for what he is...a cheap, lying, conman.

In other words... there was nothing that could have been done to convince you otherwise. We've wasted 2 years and buckets of money because your "feelz" told you something other than what the facts state and you feel entitled to access information you have no business having access to. Got it.

This is primarily a national security report. Trump may be compromised. Our elected officials should respond immediately. What’s the hold up?

Trump is not compromised. Give it up. This fantasy you're living isn't healthy.

What's the hold up? I can tell you exactly what the hold up is. The redaction is necessary because of sources, methods, etc., and the extremely high likelihood (more like a guarantee) that any number of deranged progressives would "leak" the document thereby damaging relationships, methods, etc.

You can deny it all you want, and I expect you to, but you're lying to yourself if you think any politician, especially those on the left, would consider the protection of that type of data more important than scoring some minor "hit" on the orange man.

The continued crazy behavior and statements from the (D)'s are only gonna make it more likely we get stuck with this narcissistic SOB again in 2020.

Do I have the right to not have the kid directly in front/behind me screaming for most of a 8 - 12 hour flight? How about the kid behind me that refuses to quit kicking the chair... even AFTER asking the parents to have him stop, followed up by several dirty looks, etc.? Or the infant that crapped his diapers and the parents wait a couple hours to change it?

Yes... "everyone" has the right to fly. But everyone doesn't have the right to be a nuisance to all others.

I supposed that's more of a rant about inadequate/bad parenting. Which, you can typically avoid while on land. Hard to do so in a flying tube that most closely resembles a sardine tin.

NHK does provide a very valuable service during major disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis.

In this day and age, where EVERY.SINGLE.CHANNEL beats every "significant" news story - including live and up-to-date info about natural disasters - to death for the entire day, what does NHK provide that any other channel doesn't?

If you could remove all the patently false statements about nuclear power (waste, etc.), as well as interject the proven facts about solar (nice panels.. until you have to store large amounts of generated energy or replace them), this younger generation would be screaming about the need for nuclear power.

The "mob" strikes again.