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Posted in: Japan says it will watch U.S. moves over ICC, but stops short of criticism See in context

In fact, Japan is still US colony which has little autonomy unlike other US allies. UK and Australia are major US allies. They went to Irag war for non existent WMD with US despite opposition from UN and majorities of nations. Being an US ally does not mean they have to tremble and obey to Israel. No single obligation!

Both nations are member of ICC which will uphold the principle of international law under Roman statue. Whether Nethanyaho or Israeli soldiers set foot on their soil, they have obligation for arresting them as criminals. Definitely there will be no red carpets, wine and roses for them.

Brazil is dependent on US market for their exports. However many Israeli soldiers vacating in Brazil have to run away because of their arrest warrant.

South Africa, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and many EU nations have already issued the arrest warrant for war criminals.

George W Bush Jnr infamous quote for Irag war was " The course of that nation is not depending on others."

The course of law abiding ICC is not depending on others as well.

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Posted in: 'Riviera of the Middle East' — Trump says he wants U.S. to take charge of Gaza Strip and redevelop it See in context

There is old saying Charity starts at home. Trump should focus on Make the Americans great again. Grocery prices are even higher before he took over the office. Gaza was bombed by Israel. It was not natural disaster.

Recently LA wild fire has made many people homeless. Some burned properties are not insured. North Carolina hurricane victims are sleeping inside tents. Unlike California, NC is so cold to sleep outside. There are still poverty in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

Trump has said American is first during his campaign.

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Posted in: Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly midair collision begins See in context

Back in 1959, F-100 Super Sabre of the US Air Force crashed in Ishikawa, in United States-occupied Okinawa, killing 18 people. 12 were primary school students.

The golden rule of civil aviation is military air craft should not use commercial aircraft flight route. Air traffic controller should focus only one flight before another one. One should focus on Helicopter flight path. One should focus on American Airline landing. That air traffic controller will feel guilty for the rest of his life.

In the perfect world, there will be no accidents and wrong decisions.

Trump grandparents were German. His wife is a Slovenian. Trump grand children are mixed German and Jewish ethnicities. US of A does not have single race. Even natives had multiple tribes like Apache, Comanche, Sioux and Yakama etc.

Stainless steel was make with diversity of iron ores. Trump son is taller and better good looking than him and because Barron is a mixture of diversities. He has very well manner like regency romance leading male character. Unlike father unlike son.

Trump is a grumpy impatient old man who will blame everyone. In the medieval Japan, he will be dethroned.

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Posted in: China moving closer to Japan, India, other U.S. allies as Trump returns to White House See in context

For the economic and employment growth, open market and open investment are essential for Japan, Australia and UK etc. Both US and China are huge markets. Although China has been WTO member since 2001, it does not fully honored membership rules. In fact market is still closed for foreign competition. US is not better than China in term of both trade and investment. It has been protectionist for local industries. It has been twisting rules and regulations according the geo politic interest.

Japan has been decline since 1990 after property and real estate bubbles. Appreciating Japanese Yen for pleasing Regan administration was a terrible mistake. Recently Nippon steel tried to purchase US steel co-operation. It has been blocked by Biden admin. Both Canada and Mexico are US neighbors and free trade agreement with US according NAFTA. Trump dumped this treaty from day one of his presidency. He wants to close the market and foreign investment.

Globalization has failed. There is no free and open market. If China will open the market and buy more goods and services from Japan, it is good for Japanese economy. Japan is not rich in natural resources like US. It needs to survive for trading with any nation including China.

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Posted in: On wild final night of swimming, U.S. sets two world records; edges Australia in gold-medal race See in context

U.S. sets two world records; edges Australia in gold-medal race

USA population of 2023: 339 millions.

Aust population of 2023: 26.9 millions.

USA swimming team number: 48

Aust swimming team number: 44

USA swimming team budget for Paris Olympic 2024: ???

Aust swimming team budget for Paris Olympic 2024: ???

USA budget Aust budget!

USA winning gold medals in swimming for Olympic 2024: 8

Aust winning gold medals in swimming for Olympic 2024: 7

USA gold medals of 2024 Olympic - Aust gold medals of 2024 Olympic = 1

Aust is the gold fish of swimming pool in the Olympic. USA likes a whale which is big and strong. However it is a bit slow.

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Posted in: Netanyahu defiant after U.N. court ruling; says Israel presses offensive for 'complete victory' See in context

It has been four months since Israel military offensive. it has been so vegeneful with collective punishment on unarmed civilians. it has lost international standing and reputation.Unarmed Grandma and middle age man waving the white flag has been shot and killed. It is the state sponsored terrorism campaign.

Defensive action is not reckless murdering of unarmed civilians. When US nuked Japan during WWII, it had carefully selected less populated cities without Japanese cultural heritages. Kyoto was strictly protected for preservation of ancient history.

US under President Truman did not have intention for wiping out the Japanese race on Japan. Otherwise, it will nuke Tokyo and Osaka. Using nuke was like the amputation of cancer patient limb for eliminating cancer.

Israel under blood tasty Netanyahu has true intention for wiping out the Palestinians on Gaza and Westbank.

Babylonians committed genocide against Jewish people in the history. In the 21st century, Israel has become another Babylon empire.

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Posted in: One-third of Japan's unmarried adults under 50 have never dated See in context

@TamaramaJan. 7  10:05 am JST

 I found the time available to me as a single person absolutely luxurious and kind of loved it,

Time and Space are relatives. The more I spend with my relatives such as immature and self centered nephews and nieces, unfriendly brother in law from the west, the more I needed space for isolation. Everyone needs his or her own space in their life. Life is too short. We can not predict how long we will live. We can not sustain our healthy body and mental sharpness forever.

We born alone. We die alone. Having family may have some fun. However there is some burden as well.

but more in a 'this is completely abnormal and somewhat selfish' sense. 

In fact people staying singles are consuming less resources. Such as child care, hospital beds, public schools and government hand outs. Married with Children people should be grateful for their indirect contribution. They are selfless unsung heroes. Some people facing the social economic hardships are unsuitable to get married because they can not support their family. Not all couple will live happily after without financial security.

Life is a lot better over the long term if you’ve had someone to share it with

Old age will bring cognitive impairment, poor vision, confusion and physical frailty. It will cause burden on the partner. Love is the sacrifice. However sacrifice is not unlimited. Correct sentence is

Life is a lot better over the long term if you’ve had someone who has unlimited tolerance to share it with

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Posted in: Japan business delegation, including Okinawa governor, visits China See in context

"Okinawa isnt playing at independence. No one with even 1/10th of a brain is suggesting it!"

Okinawa has never been independent except 1429 to 1879. As a chain islands with small population, it has been exploited and bullied by both US and Japan. In old days, two bully boys were warlords dominated Japan and Ming dynasty China. Later was less evil.

As a non native resident, who has never been suffered and humiliated should not lecture and dominate on natives.

The course of Okinawa trade and diplomatic relations is not depending on others.

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Posted in: Japanese mourn Abe a day after his death; campaigning continues See in context

@kyo was heiwa Dahl be

Phillipines is not Ukraine. It has security treaty with Uncle Sam. Back in 2014, Obama encouraged peaceful settlement with beloved giant neighbour for territory dispute. Both nations agreed to withdraw the troops from disputed territory. One nation lied and went back to that island. Phillipines is second Ukraine which has lost Crimea. Fishermen have can no longer do fishing near by water. US is not fighting for lost territory of Phillipines.

PRC has been already digging near disputed Senkaku or Daioyi for mining exploration. If Japan has some nukes, the mining exploration will be not so progressive like now. In theory, it is still Japanese territory. Reality is not.

Putting all eggs in the one basket is waiting for becoming second Ukraine. Wise man late Abe predicted weaker and smaller nations need the deterrence. In term of population, Japanese population is just the fraction of giant neighbour. Ukraine and Japan have similarities with Ukraine such as demographic and relying super power for security.

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Posted in: Japanese mourn Abe a day after his death; campaigning continues See in context

People advanced their society. Not politicians.

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Posted in: Japanese mourn Abe a day after his death; campaigning continues See in context

Abe was not a legend or God. He was ordinary human with some flaws. He was far right in the political term. No one is perfect. All politicians exaggerated their minor contributions. People advanced their society. Politicians

However he was still acceptable for freedom loving people. Comparing with tyrants who oppressed and murdered own people.

Respect paying foreign nationals are not Abe fan. They do not accept Abenomics will work. It does not mean Abe is totally out of touch with the realty. Today Japan can become Tomorrow Ukraine with outdated pacifist constitution.

The biggest mistake of Ukraine was surrendering nuclear arsenal and signing the Minsk treaty. According Abe, Japan needed nuclear arsenals unlike Ukraine which has been cheated by dishonorable neighbour. New PM will follow Abe legacy for revising constitution for becoming more active in own defence.

Celebrating and bashing someone who was just assisted was the lowest of low. 50 cents online trolls like unwanted parasite. They are micro organism which have no power for staying alive as living creatures.

History has showed that freedom of speech and struggle as tyrants have never been erased. Japan has been liberated from mediaeval warlords in 19th century. After WWII, Japan has been liberated from nationalist extreme far right racists.

Nothing last forever including dictatorship and online nationalist trolls.

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Posted in: Japanese mourn Abe a day after his death; campaigning continues See in context

Before Abe term, Japan has changed many PMs like changing clothes. He was the longest serving PM of postwar era. His hawkish stand made some friction with nearby neighbours.

However Brasil, India and Australia are paying respect to him too. Brasil has announced 3 days mourning after Abe passing. India has made July 9 as national mourning. UN security council stood up for one minute silence for honouring him.

Joe Biden signed condolence book in Japanese embassy. White hose flag has been lowered to half for honouring him.

Landmarks of Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide from Australia will light as red and white of Japanese flag for paying respect to late Abe.

While nationalist of 50 cents army celebrating and bashing his reputation on line. he was still influencing Geo politics affair after passing.

Body can be killed. Soul and legacy are not.

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Posted in: Former Prime Minister Abe dies after being shot while campaigning in Nara See in context

He has stimulated Japan economy with three arrows. He was good looking as movie star.

So sad and so soon. Deepest sympathy for the family.

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Posted in: Man saves woman in her 90s after she falls onto train tracks a minute before train’s arrival See in context

Hero of the heroes. It was a brave and decisive action with natural instinct. Very heart warming story.

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Posted in: Defying Beijing, U.S. loosens restrictions on Taiwan contacts See in context

When Myanmar Military made a coup against civilian government, Biden warned military dictatorship as The World is watching. After two months with more than 600 civilians deaths, it has been correct. The world is only watching.

Bring back the distant memory of Obama slogan of Do not cross the red line during syrian civil war.

The land of free, proud and brave has lost the spinal cord under Democrats.

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Posted in: China says carrier group drills near Taiwan will become regular See in context

The land of free and proud and brave needs a touch and combative leader with spine.

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Posted in: Myanmar forces kill over 100 in deadliest day since coup See in context

Killing five years old and pregnant woman are so brutal, unnessary and inhumane. It has risen from the all levels of violence against unarmed civilians. It has broken all levels of atroctities commited from terrorists by Myanmar professional army.

Even in the real battle, soldiers have to refrain from killling pregnant women and childern.

No wonder Myanmar people have bitterness and deep hatred toward military who are blood thristy criminals.

During 16th century, Japanese Samurai can kill the peasant on the spot without any reason. Peasant could not dare to have eye contact with the proud warrior. Losing heads for offending Samurais were normal.

Myanmar is still same as medieval era of Japan which Samurais with guns are bullying, dominating and slaughtering innocent civilians. Injustices !

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Posted in: Myanmar junta puts on show of force as protest-hit nation resists See in context

Not everyone in Myanmar is a Suu Kyi supporter.

It is true logic. There will be always admirers and haters for anyone. However there is no excuse or justification for killing unarmed protesters. Imagine I come to your house and kill your seven years old daughter. Will you smile and cheer to me? It has been so extreme and unthinkable. HK social unrest has only two deaths during six months despite HK protesters were violent.

There have been attacks on by anti-government forces.

Another biased propaganda and exaggeration. They are running for not losing their lives from flying bullets. They have no luxury for attacking others. Show with real videos. There are countless atrocities committed by military supporters are circulating in youtubes and social media. Most of them were criminals released by Military by itself. Most Myanmar protesters are peaceful and law abiding. Comparing with HK rioters, they are Angles and Saints.

Two facts that are never mentioned by the media who are very pro the lady they have bought and paid for to lead the country.

There are some hero worshippers. Her father was a national hero and martyr. She is the symbol of resistance for helpless and oppressed people. She is human. Not a Goddess. Comparing with military juntas, she is more likeable and preferable. Being a woman does not mean she is a half human for male dominated Myanmar society.

In the civic society, power will be decided by votes. Not with bullets.

If military is so good for Myanmar which has been in power since 1962, no one will vote her party and risk their lives on the roads. Even she has really accepted bribe, it was a peanut comparing with successive military generals corruption. For example General Ne Win has illegally stole the 33 tons of precious Jade which was a public property.

Military will conquer the civilians with brutal killing. It will never win the hearts of civilians because of barbaric killings. Unlike 1962 to 2014, new generation Myanmar youth are not passive and submissive. It is impossible to kill almost 60 millions people from Myanmar. It is fair for them for not being fans of oppressive and brutal Samurai warlords of Myanmar.

Myanmar Shogun Conquerors will never have good night sleep due to countless innocent blood on his hands. Every dream has turned into unbearable nightmares with ghost whispers. There is only exit from nightmares is going to the hell by themselves.

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Posted in: Anti-coup protesters defy Myanmar junta's campaign of fear See in context

Corrupt Myanmar Military General earned 5 millions per minute for selling jades, LPG and teaks. Even that news is true, that sum is still a drop of ocean comparing with Military stealing the public property and cash.

Junta can also occupy any public and private land under military rule. Myanmar is wild west ruled by bullets. Lawless and blood thirsty warlords are killing unarmed civilians.

Not all Myanmar protesters are impoverished. Some are sons and daughters of well established merchants and business man. The fallen hero from that video was well off and comfortable.

https://youtu.be/Z8bHM3gYplg

They prefer to die rather being slaves of oppressive military junta forever. Myanmar has been ruled by military from 1962 to 2014. Almost 60yrs now. 2021 has gone back to 1962 again.

If Military is so good for Myanmar, no one will risk their lives for being shot on the roads. Better late than never.

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Posted in: Myanmar forces kill 7 as crackdown on protesters continues See in context

Definition of Myanmar government is vary. It should be according the constitution of Myanmar. Armforces are public servants for serving Tax paying people who have employed to them.

"The precedent has already been set internationally that if a protester attempts to disrupt the proceedings of government, that lethal force is justified."

Above sentence was Medieval ideology back in the feudal society of Japan. Warlords did not have decent or moral or legal obligations. Unification of ancient Japan was justified with Son killing father. Brother killing father. Childern and women of opponents were beheaded for wiping out the blood lines. It was the game of throne using excessive force for domination. Conqueror Shogun had freedom for killing spree. Killing opponents in battle was justified. Killing unarmed civilians was babaric atrocities even in medieval era.

Myanmar is same as Medieval era of Japan which warlords are dominating with leathel force. Difference is they are not using Katana swords. There is no legal licence for any warlord has freedom for slaughtering unarmed protesters. Stability should not be justified with brutal oppression and so much blood sheds. Power does not come from bullets.

Myanmar Miltary is not real government. They toppled legal institutional government with coup. Same as Syrian Rebels tried to over thrown the Syrian government. Putin has saved real Syrian government.

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Posted in: 5 dead, 40 injured in attack at British Parliament See in context

London policeman who was stabbed have no gun. How on earth Policeman who was guarding for public safety has not carried weapon? UK police may prefer unarmed combat.

Police without gun is same as old tiger without tooth. UK police force need to wake up in the real world.

A bad guy with knife deserved a bullet from a good policeman with gun.

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Posted in: Trump asks Congress to help find evidence Obama tapped his phones during campaign See in context

Trump has ruined everything Obama worked so hard without sleep during last eight years. He said Obamacare is expensive and unworkable. Now he has compared Obama with Richard Nixon who committed watergate crime. He said Obama was so low however he was so high as son of the God.

During my teen, Nixon was a President and he rewarded press who were friendly to him. He loves censorship. Both Nixon and Trump hates freedom of speech. They want compliments. No criticisms. Obama may be hated by Trump. He was a darling of media.

If Trump is keep mentioning Nixon, he may share the cruel fate of his political idol.Trump is not doing his job properly and tweeting most of his spare time. He should do less tweeting and perform more productive works such as economy, reducing foreign debt and analyzing intelligence reports.

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Posted in: Canada sees jump in asylum seekers from U.S. See in context

Trudeau encouraged private citizens to sponsor individually to the refugees from Syria. Is this program successful? If it is not, they should be sent to the southern neighbor for sharing some burdens.

Geographically, Canada is second largest nation in this world. It can accommodate entire population of central and South America.

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Posted in: Asian media decry isolationist Trump, fear economic, diplomatic turmoil See in context

Put the American first

There are two types of Americans for Trump to choose priority. Consumers and Manufacturing unions.

If Trump will impose the high tariff on imported raw materials, components, parts and finished goods, American consumers will suffer because they have to spend more for products and produces whether imported or locally made.

Although there will be more jobs opportunities for American manufacturing industry, profitability is questionable. If there are no profits, companies will not survive for a long time. The consequence is vicious cycle of unemployment for blue collars.

Steve George of Apple founder will not impress about Trump nationalistic tone. For getting high quality product like Ipone or Ipad, multi national talents and skills have to be combined.

iPhone needs China raw materials, South Korea LG screen, Taiwan memory chips, Japan components and US software. Even Ipone will move back to US for assembling, multi nations will still involve for processing.

Trump will make America broke again with medieval ideology.

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Posted in: Toyota is latest Trump target over Mexico production plans See in context

JeffLee

Higher end manufacturing jobs is the solution.

Higher end manufacturing jobs do not need much man power. Less people and More automatic processing. Higher products need sustainable market and competitive products as well. Microsoft and Boeing are high end manufacturing co-operations. They are not doing very well at the moment and employing less people. Microsoft lost the market share to Apple. Boeing lost market share to Air Bus. By the way Boeing major market is not USA.

Therefore higher end products mean less employees and better machines. More unemployment in particular industry.

German Auto industry is success story. However they employ people based on demand instead of political correctness. No sales mean no jobs. Sustainable jobs need very high quality goods as German made and reasonable cost.

Trump by himself is not driving cars made in USA. Business should not be dictated by government as communist style.

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Posted in: U.S. imposes sanctions on Russia over election hacking See in context

FBI has released photos and IDs of Russian hackers residing in US. If Trump is still denying about Russian involvement, he will become traitor of USA. Obama should ask whether Trump has known more than FBI. According Trump interview, he is downplaying Russian hacking scandal. Trump darling may be from Russa with Love.

If President elect Trump does not trust FBI or CIA, what is the points of employing intelligence officers. Trump may sell Alaska back to Putin with special discount. Trump may become first President who has betrayed people voted for him.

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Posted in: Japan backs off pregnancy clause for Syrian refugees See in context

According France experience, many refugee Pregnant Women born the French speaking neutralized citizens. Sadly 0.01% born in France have grown up with radicalized extremist ideology. The consequence is French can not enjoy their outing, partying at night life and shopping as before. 0.01% of rotten tomatoes can easily slaughter 1000 people with modern weapons.

Japanese speaking Syrian descendants will be very hard to assimilate with Japanese main stream society when they become adults. Japanese even have not accepted Brazil and Peru born Japanese as one of their own. The consequence is Japan will become another France.

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Posted in: Islamic State claims responsibility for Berlin Christmas market attack; driver still at large See in context

But Tarek Elmasoudi, an Egyptian asylum-seeker, said he wasn’t afraid of repercussions. “The Germans are very nice and I want to stay here.”

Fellow Aslyum Seekers are not nice to Germans and killing Germans who give them food, shelter and accommodation. I have German friends who are still feeling guilty about Germen atrocities during WWII. Merkel does not want to be seen like leader who kicked out thousands and thousands of Jews during WWII. She does not want to feel guilty about her ancestors crime.

The difference is Jews were law abiding people and they did not rape and butcher Germans. Japan has accepted some Jews refugees after WWII. There were no major hate crimes like Germany and France. New Generation Germans should not be burdened with humanitarian programs.

IS follower has already cut the throats of French Priest. In fact they are waging religious war to westerners. Military might is not useful for eliminating lone wolf attacks. Both Russia and US have lost their ambassadors by IS sympathizers.

The easiest way for minimizing terror is touch and strict immigration. If Germans have to give up drinking beers in October and enjoying festive season like before, politically corrected humanitarian program is no longer worthed.

Japan is not Germany which will never open the gate for floods of economic refugees. Merkel will pay the price of her mother Theresa heart with losing her job. Germany national Emblem is Eagle. When this bird is on mission, there will be no rules, no mercy, no excuse and no forgiveness. Eagle is not interested in becoming Saint.

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Posted in: Trump cruises to Electoral College victory despite protests See in context

Texas put Trump over the top, despite two Republican electors casting protest votes.

Some people from Taxas want to become confederate southern state or independent. If many Texans want to do Texexit from USA belong to Trump the President, Any possibility for amendment of constitution?

Texas flag will be the Lone Star. Will Trump become another Abraham Lincoln for waging civil war with this Lone Stat state?

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Posted in: 'Comfort woman' statue at Sydney church upsets Japanese-Australian community See in context

Australia and US has been pressured by local Korean communities for erecting Comfort Women Statues. Many Church gores of Uniting Church are not impressed by politically motivated monument. I have a Korean Friend married with African woman and living in.Africa. He is also encouraging local Africans for erecting that staute. In fact Africa is nothing to do with comfort,wormem issue.

Australia, North America, Asia have been already erected statues. If Africa will be included again, almost none continent will be left for erecting that statue. Not only Korean women have been raped by Japanese. Dutch, Australian, Fillipinoes, Okkinawans, Taiwanese and Burmese women too. Those nations and prefecture are more forgiving and move on with no bitterness and hatred. Bygone is bygone and Auld Lang Syne for farewell to 2016. 1943 to 45 was distant memory.

Mr Crews should realize that Son of God suffered thousands time more that those victims. Despite his unbearable suffering,he prayed for forgiveness from Goddor Romans. Uniting Church is not the political play ground. It is a worshiping place.

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