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When Biden is president, I hope she will be the first person to give up 90% of her income to the US Treasury department. And that, all the other US celebrities and athletes will follow suit. It is the least they can do to help pay for the huge debt America has accumulated since the Clinton presidency. I would include big tech companies, but they do hire thousands of people.

He is an American nationalist.

Once these congress people get elected they tend to keep staying in office either because of voter complacency or spending other people’s money. They get a lot richer than most ordinary Americans by the time they leave. (Think Harry Reid and his lobbyist sons.). They receive better benefits than the 99% of the taxpayers who fund them. There are many things about Trump that are not palatable, but because of his pulpit he brings issues out in the open. Opioid crisis, immigrations problems, veterans and the homeless, unfair trade deals, endless wars, high drug prices, etc. Unfortunately, the one big problem that he and the swamp are ignoring is the growing trillion dollar debt. And you can only tax so much of someone’s wealth even though the socialists and communists would have you think differently.

I find it incredible that a 28 year old would risk his career for something like drugs. I would think getting a bureaucratic job here is not an easy feat.

That is so terrible! I always view Japan as being one of the most safest and orderly places in the world. Mother nature's unpredictability is probably more the problem.

So what else is new?

No nation is perfect, but Japan was one of the best places to visit and live during the Heisei era. I don't care for the current nationalistic government of Abe, but that is what usually happens when the populace of a country feel neglected and abused. They turn to nationalism.

Japan needs to change and allow the first born, regardless of gender, to take the throne. I admire this crown prince for defending his wife.

This is what happens when America wants to do regime change. If Bush W. did not remove Saddam Hussein, Iran would have an adversary in the region. W is the worst U.S. president in modern history.

I never understood why China and South Korea protested the visits. They should just be thankful that America dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. If it weren't for those nukes, more innocent lives in throughout China and Asia would have perished let alone more American soldiers.

Looks like Trump has to bite the bullet and release his tax returns. He can always blame his tax accountants.

Glad they had surveillance cameras installed even if it means Big Brother is present.

It was bad when they went down to Trump’s level and got a vulgar comedienne for last year’s dinner. It gave credence to Trump’s criticism about the one sided media. Hopefully, this year’s event will return to the way it used to be no matter who the president is.

It would be great if Japan finally exit its feudal ways and allow the the first born to sit on the Chrysanthemum Throne regardless of gender.

I am glad they are up putting surveillance cameras. Sometimes you need Big Brother to maintain a civil and safe society.

Grow up Japan!

I know the optics look bad, but at least Japan can retain control and sovereignty as a nation unlike some of the European countries and, maybe, the U.S. pretty soon.

Sounds more like “have to pass the bill so you know what is it in” shenanigan.

I didn’t realize how versatile Ms. Blunt was until I saw her in “Edge of Tomorrow”. She is a fantastic actress. And she can sing because the Mary Poppins part 2 is a musical.

It is a huge disservice to all Japanese that this modern nation does not allow females to ascend the throne.

When Donald Trump became president much to the surprise (and chagrin) to the elites in the media, the Democrats, and some Republicans.

Please go away Barack Obama. I still don't understand how and why he won a Nobel Peace Prize for doing nothing except for being the first black American president. A real conundrum.

LOL! Only in Japan I guess.

Because it will be made in Japan, it will only be more attractive to the potential buyer.