nonu6976 comments

something about the geography of that beach which seems to confuse whales.

It is worth noting it should be the same for any crimes committed by Ukraine/NATO.

Like what for example? NATO haven't fired a shot in this war or you have evidence to the contrary?

During the subsequent investigation, Umezawa’s co-workers said he had been drinking alcohol while on duty for the past five years and that they had repeatedly warned him against it.

so his co-workers knew which means his bosses also probably knew, yet they did nothing...

Best of luck to him.

My bet is that they will let in a maximum of 50 people.

Even those of us who don't support Russia at all are somehow Russian schills.

It's not about not supporting Russia, it's about not supporting Putin.

The vast majority of Russians do not want this war - they do not identify with Putin and would love to be rid of him because he is a murderous dictator.

The current problem could clearly have been avoided of US, EU and Nato had behaved more responsible.

Ukraine is full of Russians. Funny thing is, they do not not want to part of Russia, and especially do not want a murdering warmonger as their president. But yes, you are probably right, it's the fault of the US/EU/Nato that Russia invaded a sovereign nation who showed zero hostility towards it. It's all their fault. \s

Correct me if I am wrong, but didn't Suga say one of the reasons why he resigned, was to concentrate all his efforts on fighting covid?. Why doesn't he take on the role or is he still asleep?

I assume its because the vaccines are still "experimental" for the most part

no, they are not.

Police made a major error in allowing them to block the roads in the first place. When that started happening, the cars should have been towed immediately - that would've dissuaded others from doing the same. Nobody really cares about them standing on the parliament grounds and protesting, but obstructing roads and businesses, and abusing innocent people is not on.

Why do vaccinated masked people have to care?

They didn't care when these folks were protesting peacefully, but as soon as they started abusing people, families, obstructing businesses, ambulances, spitting at bus drivers, then they started to care.

They are just a bunch of idiots - what little sympathy they had from some onlookers has now gone after the numerous reports of abuse of businesses, bus drivers, innocent people just walking to work because they are wearing masks, blocking ambulances. They are just sad individuals who have nothing better to do and I hope they all end up in jail.

She shouldn't be competing - she has tested positive for a banned substance (there is no dispute about this). Her spokesperson says she got the pills mixed up with her grandfathers pills - is that really a legitimate excuse nowadays?

Russia caught cheating again, and being let off again.

btw, for those who think corona is mostly harmless, or like the flu, read the first 4 paragraphs of this report which was released just today

https://www.science.org/content/article/covid-19-takes-serious-toll-heart-health-full-year-after-recovery

the study was done on over 11m people and showed no matter age, medical condition, whether u were hospitalized or not, your chance of long term permanent heart damage was significantly increased. The report also states that covid is likely to become the number 1 cause of all heart decease in the coming years, even more so than smoking and obesity.

first time we are down week on week I believe - wouldn't be surprised if we are past the peak now.

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not sure why I am getting down voted for stating something that is very likely true.

a. The percentage increase from week to week has been getting smaller and smaller.

b. This is the first time the week to week count has gone down (and by over 3000)

c. This amount of time (4-5 weeks) matches what has been seen overseas (and Okinawa) before the numbers started going down.

You can argue the peak has been reached only because of limited testing (probably true), nonetheless there is a strong likelihood it has.

first time we are down week on week I believe - wouldn't be surprised if we are past the peak now.

it looks like a bunch of unemployed dropkicks.

I agree - saw pictures on them on stuff.co.nz as well an my first thought was a bunch of idiots who have nothing else to do.

In Saitama, they allow anybody else in without proof of vaccination, yet ask for the card (or a copy on smartphone) if you want a beer. Second time that's happened to me.

agreed, that is just dumb.

What was Japan doing for the last 3 months when the cases dropped to 20-50 cases a day

Simple, nothing absolutely nothing.

yeah, I know - my question was rhetorical - as I have mentioned before, all gov't decisions here are reactive, no forward thinking/planning, no plan b... - it's truly amazing considering all the meetings and committees they have and their consulting with "experts"...

So it isn't Japan or the Japanese government's fault this time there is a worldwide shortage.

true, but other countries used up their existing supplies very quickly - Japan never had any to begin with (excluding airport usage) and never ordered any for the general public. What was Japan doing for the last 3 months when the cases dropped to 20-50 cases a day - why didn't they order any then knowing that omicron was on the way?. Japan is relying on local manufacturers who can't produce enough because they can't find enough workers (was on the news last night) Little old NZ just took a shipment of 36m tests last week because they ordered them 3 months ago.

Not feeling good today. I wonder if I am one of the uncounted cases?

I'd say test yourself with a RAT, but they are inexcusably in short supply in Japan.

Thanks for the discussion.

thank you too.

And I am looking forward to getting my booster. None of that refutes the fact that mandating a vaccine is a violation of a human right.

yes, forget that people live in societies, and because of that, have responsibilities to others around them. It's all about my rights - if I don't want to protect myself against a communicable disease I won't and if I cause others sickness, thats just bad luck, and if I get sick, I still fully expect the support of the medical system for something that was entirely preventable. It's my right!

ok I'm done.

Incorrect. The current vaccines do NOT prevent catching the virus, their only efficacy is to lower the risk of hospitalizations. Which even our local pro-vaxxers have been saying here.

I never said they did prevent catching the virus - they certain increase your chances of not catching it - this has been proved many times not only in studies but with hospitals mostly fully of unvaccinated people, especially when delta was the dominant variant.

*11 **Right to refuse to undergo medical treatment*

Everyone has the right to refuse to undergo any medical treatment.

www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1990/0109/latest/whole.html#DLM225509

New Zealand Bill of Rights Act, 1990.

Yes, this is true, but it doesn't mean there are not consequences. For instance, you have to be vaccinated for certain jobs like the police or armed forces, or when working with children. You can chose not to, but then you can't join then those professions. According to you, this should not be allowed.

Can you guarantee that won't be me?

LOL, why do I get the feeling a 0.00001 percent chance of something happening would be perfectly acceptable to you for anything else, just not the vaccine. Let's not forget you are already vaccinated against things like chicken pox and the measles - your parents had to otherwise you would not be allowed into a public school. Are you angry them as well?

It's also proven to have serious side effects and health problems for a small amount of people.

yes, about 0.00001 percent. Let's look at Japan as an example - last time I heard there were about 5 cases reported of death that may or may not be linked to the vaccine. Let's be generous though and say the number is 100 even though it's not. Thats less than 0.0001 percent. More people as a percentage die from the flu vaccine each yeah.

There's no sliding scale. Can you threaten someone with termination if they don't get a certain cosmetic surgery?

what?

If it has "proven safe", give it official FDA approval, and not a temporary Emergency Use Authorization, excempting the manufacturers from any liability. (And no, before you mention the talking point, the available Pfizer does NOT have FDA approval.)

so you think the vaccine is unsafe? After hundreds of millions (actually probably well over 1 billion) of people getting vaccinated and 99.999% of people suffering no or little side effects that the vaccine is not safe? I can just imagine if the FDA gave the vaccines gave full approval tomorrow, you would say that they can't be trusted, or that they were rushing - no matter what they do they can't win with some folks.

...preventing for a few months, after which efficacy drops and you need the next "booster". And the difference in hospitalization is a relevant argument for high-risk groups, not for indiscriminate injection of an entire population.

efficacy from dying and getting seriously ill has proven to be very long lasting - I think you are referring to efficacy from catching the virus which does wane over time

But I'm not sure you can then take someone's job from them if they don't want to undertake a medical procedure. It's not like mandating a uniform, or a way to address customers.

If the 10 second medical procedure has proven safe (it has) and effective (it has) at preventing hundreds of thousands of people getting seriously sick or dying, the question is why wouldn't you do it? It's not enough to say "cos it's my right" when dealing with a communicable disease. You have to come up with a better reason than that.