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Posted in: An expanding NATO uses its diversity as strength See in context

Russia's population is 143 million.

With a 77% turnout (% eligible voters), 87% voted for Putin. No evidence of rigging.

Shhh, don't share facts with the warmongers that hate Russia because it.... [checks notes].... stands for national sovereignty rather than a new world order.

They can't believe that, GASP, Russians actually love that Putin puts Russia first!!! Which is what any leader of a nation concerned about its own citizens should do!!!

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Posted in: An expanding NATO uses its diversity as strength See in context

The same leftist students and activists who passionately protested against NATO's actions confronting the Soviet Union in the '80s are now journalists and government leader enthusiastically advocating for NATO to go to war against Russia.

Strange times....

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Posted in: U.S. announces emergency Ukraine aid, as Poles warn of Russia threat See in context

I remember when the Democrat Party were the anti-war party. How times have changed..... I am sure it has nothing to do with the personal bank accounts of politicians of both parties.

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Posted in: Niseko in Hokkaido to introduce lodging tax of up to ¥2,000 a night See in context

I don't have any issue with this. Provided that the money collected is actually used for the purposes it is supposed to be used.

A VERY BIG IF!!

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Posted in: What do you think of home schooling? See in context

It is easy to paint with broad brushes when it comes to home schooling.

Many opponents of home schooling argue that kids need the socialization of "regular" schools, as if kids in home schooling don't get that socialization and ignoring the very real downsides of "socialization" in many of today's schools.

Conversely, many proponents of home schooling suggest that home schooling is better in all cases, not taking into account the large number of wonderful schools that exist and not recognizing that some kids do better in a traditional school setting.

If families utilizing home schooling are fully integrated into their community and are dedicated to working with other families utilizing home schooling and the resources available to home schooling communities, home schooled students can do exceptionally well and have no issues with being "weirdos".

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Posted in: Japan cyclists kick off Taiwan island ride to thank Noto quake aid See in context

Taiwan is a wonderful country, with wonderful citizens who support Japan. It is heartwarming to see these Japanese cyclists show their appreciation to the people of Taiwan!

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Posted in: S Korea starts procedures to suspend licenses of 4,900 striking doctors See in context

When government is in control of licensing, they have the ability to punish licensed professionals for whatever reason the want to.

Depriving licensed professionals of their livelihood because of the whims of government is an abuse of government's powers!

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Posted in: Saving the news media means moving beyond benevolence of billionaires See in context

But of course,

The solution for nobody wanting to consume propaganda masquerading as journalism is....

To force taxpayers to subsidize that propaganda!!

Sure sounds like a great solution....

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Posted in: Japan repeatedly spots Chinese coast guard and warships near disputed waters See in context

Until Japan signals that it is serious about protecting the territory it claims, the #CCPChinese will continue to do this.

Because they believe Japan is a weak, spineless country.

Which Japan gives every indication it is.

If #CCPChina sent an armada and seized control over the islands, what would Japan do??

Lodge a "strong" diplomatic protest!1

Japan are spineless cowards.

Defend your territory or shut up!!

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Posted in: Unless the patient's life is in danger, abusive language and violence are grounds for refusing medical treatment. If more medical personnel quit over 'patient harassment,' it'll affect hospital management and may impact local medical care. See in context

Unfortunately, in many places, in many hospitals, patients often encounter imperious doctors, nurses and staff who are arrogant, condescending and abusive. They have no regard for the patient's wishes or the family's wishes. And they can cause situations that drive patients and their families to despair.

In such situations, some patients and / or their family members feel they have no recourse but to confront these medical personnel.

And then the medical personnel play the victim. When they are not.

Medical personnel are not always "paragons of virtue". And they often create such situations because of their arrogance, selfishness or unwillingness to listen to the patient.

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Posted in: What's your stance on the political tug-of-war going on between the Okinawan government and the central government over the planned relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps base from Futenma to Henoko? See in context

The U.S. wants its forward bases because of regional strategic issues.

The central government wants the U.S, military in Okinawa because it means Japan doesn't have to fend for itself when it comes to China, etc.

And Okinawa?

They want to have their land back....

BUT.....

They want to all of the economic benefits that come with having the U.S. military bases in Okinawa!

If Okinawans were REALLY serious about an "independent" Okinawa, they would agree to kicking out the U.S. bases WITHOUT ANY COMPENSATION ONGOING FROM THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT!!

But the truth is that the Okinawans want to have their cake and eat it too!! They want the U.S. military gone but they still want ALL of the benefits of the U.S. military being there!

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Posted in: Chinese coast guard vessels enter disputed waters in East China Sea See in context

Pathetic limp-wristed weak Japanese response!

The only thing the #CCP Chinese understand is force!!

Deploy ships to the islands, build a military base there with loads of soldiers and vessels!

And when the #CCCPChinese vessels invade Japanese waters, fire warning shots and threaten to sink them!

THAT is the only thing the Communist aggressors will understand and listen to!!

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Posted in: Israel pounds Gaza as fears grow of push into Rafah See in context

Hamas is a terrorist regime.

They decided to unleash terrorism on a stronger neighbor.

Now they are paying the price.

Israel has every right right to obliterate them.

Play stupid games, pay the price.

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Posted in: Parents charged over death of 10-month-old son they left in car last summer See in context

Prosecute them, sentence them to life sentences and then use the media to blanket the airwaves with their complete irresponsibility as parents! And the consequences!!

When it comes to kids dying in cars because of irresponsible parents, parents need to have the message of responsibility beat into them!!!

This should NEVER happen!!!

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Posted in: Chinese ships warn Japan SDF planes to leave airspace near Senkakus See in context

Japan needs to build a military base on one of the islands, stations ships, helicopters and armed units there.

And project force from there!

THAT is the only measure the Communist Chinese will understand and respect!!

Anything short of that will be viewed as weakness by the Communist Chinese!!

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Posted in: Israeli PM says U.N. agency for Palestinians must close; Israeli warplanes strike Gaza See in context

The UN agency has been nothing more than a front group for the Palestinian terrorists! Heck, even the UN hates Israel!

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Posted in: EU heads urge more Ukraine support as ministers debate how to fill war-torn nation's ammunition gap See in context

Support for Ukraine??

A corrupt government who kills imprisoned American journalists, channels funds to government officials and kicks back money to their friends in the European and U.S. governments??

But of course. What else would the mockingbird media push!!

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Posted in: 'We don't give a damn about the feelings of Japanese concerning the so-called Northern Territories:' Medvedev See in context

Russia controls the islands. What is Japan going to do about it?!

Issue a strong protest??

Good luck with that, Japan!

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Posted in: Hafu: Dating as a ‘half Japanese’ woman in Japan See in context

Articles like this are interesting to read, because in the end, they are about individual life stories. And the truth is that it is impossible to condense everything into a short article. There is no way to truly discuss the issues.

Anyone that has grown up in Japan who has not grown up in a traditional Japanese family or any 100% Japanese who has spent significant time overseas while growing up knows that things are different and life experiences are different. It is just a statement of fact. As an individual, you ARE different.

Many 100% Japanese women who have grown up overseas for a significant part of their lives ARE different from 100% Japanese woman who have grown up in a traditional setting in Japan. They may not have exactly the same experiences of a "hafu" female, but they may have similar experiences. Perhaps for different reasons.

It's not just a question of where you live, it's also a question of what you are comfortable with.

I grew up in Japan as a 100% non-Japanese. But Japan helped define me as a person, which meant that when I returned to the U.S. for college, there was a culture shock. Similarly, I went to high school with a girl who was 100% Japanese but had lived in the U.S. for much of her life because of her father's work. And there was no way she would have fit in at the local Japanese high school. And she ended up going to college in the U.S. and marrying an American guy who grew up in Japan his entire life.

A woman I dated for a number of years while in Japan as an adult was hafu. Her father was a foreigner, her mother Japanese, and she grew up her entire life in Japan and went to international school. And while she was obviously internationalized, her home was Japan. In the end, she had to make a choice as to where she called home and, more importantly, the type of home setting that would make her happy.

This writer's experiences and her musings are worth reading. Nevertheless, this a very complicated subject and it is very personal and bespoke to whoever is in the situation.

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Posted in: As diversity, equity and inclusion comes under legal attack, U.S. companies quietly alter their programs See in context

DEI initiatives are racism! They are EXPLICITLY discriminatory!

They are unconstitutional and an offense to our system of government!@

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Posted in: War, violence and hate crime – here's how to discuss bad news with your children See in context

Why is it that adults seem so determined to expose children to things that they shouldn't be exposed?! Or why do adults not take more steps to protect children from being exposed to such things?

Children need to be allowed to be children. And adults, especially parents, have a responsibility to ensure this happens. And they should guard this responsibility / role jealously.

Our son is 10 yo. Of course he hears about stuff that goes on in the world. And there are things that end up being discussed at home because of it. But we have done our best to move those things to the side. They shouldn't be front and center in his life.

And yet far too many parents treat their kids as though they are adults. And put on their burdens on their children.

And that is wrong.

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Posted in: China plans to keep ships near Senkakus for 365 days in 2024 See in context

With all due respect to Japan, they are complete weaklings and idiots when it comes to these things.

If they had any backbone and any spine, they would do what China has done in the South China Sea.

They would build military bases on every island they claim, dredge up the sea bed to create artificial islands if necessary, deploy armed military forces, warships and air force planes on all of them, and threaten EVERY Chinese vessel or plan that comes within 12 miles of them.

Just as the Chinese have done in the South China Sea.

China respects only one thing.

Force!!

They are brutal thugs and need to be treated as such!!

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Posted in: Season's greetings See in context

25 years has not diminished the beauty of the Westin Ebisu lobby Christmas decorations.

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Posted in: At least 60 are killed in central Gaza in one of the war's deadliest strikes See in context

Hamas launched an attack on innocent women and children! Without provocation!

War is hell!

The Arabs in Gaza are paying the price for supporting Hamas!! You support murderous terrorists, you pay the price!!

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Posted in: Detainee dies after being found unconscious in cell in Saitama Prefecture See in context

Ya gotta believe that the coppers caused his death!! They have no sense of responsibility for their detainees.

Their attitude is... hey, someone died? Well, whatever.... not our problem.

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Posted in: Canada's surging cost of living fuels reverse immigration See in context

So, clearly economic migrants!

NOT refugees!

Why should they have the right to come and stay if they are just oming and looking for benefits.

Doesn't that make them no better than parasites?!

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Posted in: Court rules Japan's dual nationality ban constitutional See in context

All of the recent cases have dealt with Japanese nationals who were born Japanese nationals and then chose to adopt another nationality AS AN ADULT.

I have little sympathy in these cases. An adult was born as a citizen of Japan and then, at some point, as an adult, decides to become a citizen of another country. Not a resident, not a permanent resident, but a citizen.

That person is saying that they ACTIVELY CHOOSE, AS AN ADULT, that new country as their country.

I get that.

Compare that to a child who acquires dual nationality at birth, that has 2 nationalities from the day they were born, with nothing connected to any choice they made as an aduit.

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Posted in: G7 leaders speak with Ukraine's Zelenskyy; agree to Russian diamond ban See in context

LOL.

Utterly meaningless!

No ban on Russian oil or gas imports.

No ban on industrial diamonds.

This is all about keeping the grift going for Zelensky and corrupt Western politicians!

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Posted in: Kishida again denies knowing of Unification Church members at meeting See in context

Silly man!

If they had just said was Soka Gakkai, all would have been fine.

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Posted in: 2025 Expo ticket sales begin with 500 days to go amid cost concerns See in context

What a complete boondoggle!! Just like the 2020/2021 Olympics!

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