Posted in: Trump should rethink revoking former officials' security details, Tom Cotton says See in context
Tom Cotton is owned by the military industrial complex. He sold his soul to the devil.
D and R doesn't matter. He serves the military & intelligence communities, NOT the voters!
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Posted in: Loyalty tests and MAGA checks: Inside the Trump White House's intense screening of job-seekers See in context
Elections have consequences.
Trump was elected. He is the head of the Executive Branch.
EVERY single person in that branch works for him.
Period.
He is their boss.
Don't like him or his agenda?
Quit.
That is the way it works.
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Posted in: Trump faces stiff challenges delivering on his promised 'Golden Age' See in context
Trump should start with pardoning the future offspring of any of his family members for any future crimes they may commit.....
I mean, hey, if Biden can pardon anyone and everyone for any future crimes they may be prosecuted for, why not....
Good way to kick things off for the golden age....
And to point out the sheer hypocrisy of the departed Administration and their supporters.
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Posted in: Both the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong are no longer safe. Chinese people desperate for free speech are flocking to Tokyo. See in context
HK is not a 1 country 2 systems territory, It is nothing more than another nameless #CCPChina city.
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Posted in: Trump using election lies to lay groundwork for challenging 2024 results if he loses See in context
I love how the legacy leftist media will assert "election lies" to dismiss out of hand what they don't like. They are not journalists. They are propagandists for the side they support. Marx would be proud.
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Posted in: What is fascism? And why does Harris say Trump is a fascist? See in context
Let's be clear.
In today's media, "fascism" is equivalent to "totalitarianism".
Meaning, a fascist would outlaw / ban / shut down anything he or she did not like.
So, the argument is that Trump is a "fascist" because he would do exactly those things.
Except the evidence is clear....
He has not advocated for this. Ever. Even as President.
You know who has and who does?
The Democrats!
The media!
Etc!
They want to shut down / ban / outlaw anything they don't like!!
"Misinformation"....
"Danger to democracy"...
"Irresponsible"...
"Hate speech"...
In the end, they don't care about anything so high minded...
They just want to shut down that which they don't agree with!!
The fascists today are the intolerant totalitarian leftists who preach tolerance... but only if your views are the same as theirs!!!
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Posted in: Activist Paul Watson asks France for political asylum to avoid possible extradition to Japan See in context
If there was ever a case that demanded political asylum, this was it!
Japan pillaged the southern oceans of whales.
THEY are the pillagers!!
For them to play the victim is an affront to humanity and to law!!
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Posted in: NHK to resume contracting ex-Johnny's talent; allow them on year-end show See in context
Penalizing individuals for the actions of a horrible company is wrong.
But...
The company should not benefit from their participation!
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Posted in: What presidential campaign? The Electoral College puts most American voters on the sidelines See in context
Anyone arguing against the Electoral College does not understand the reasons for the Electoral College and the very intentional design by the Founding Fathers to ensure that the United States of America was a constitutional republic and NOT a pure democracy.
Well, either they don't understand or they thirst for power and control at any cost.
The Founding Fathers understood that a country built upon the united STATES needed to ensure that elections reflected the country AS A WHOLE. Not just large populations in a few urban centers / urbanized states.
If the Electoral College is dismantled, then the term United STATES Of America no longer has any meaning. States are no longer meaningful. At which point we should just get rid of state boundaries and Senators and all of the structure that was designed to recognize the USA as a country made up of states!
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Posted in: Too much? Many Americans feel need to limit their political news, poll finds See in context
Absolutely not surprising.
Today there is no such thing as political "news" from any "news" organization or website.
EVERY "news" website promotes opinion and propaganda as "news" and moderates its comment board based on its own inherent biases.
This is true whether it is CNN, Fox News..... or even Japan Today.
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Posted in: Atomic bombings of Japan deemed needless by U.S. historian See in context
Absolute and toral revisionist history.
These historians sit in their ivory towers and wax eloquent about what should have been done.
Japan would NEVER have surrendered unconditionally without the atomic bombings. Even with them, it was touch and go.
And without an unconditional surrender, the war would not have ended.
And that would have cost FAR more lives!! Including FAR more American lives.
It was absolutely the right decision!!
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Posted in: Why are Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? See in context
I think the writer overestimates the current interest in the Olympics, especially amongst Americans, particularly when compared to a few decades ago.
That is not for the lack of efforts by TV networks and advertisers to generate interest. They clearly are trying to ensuring they make money off of the money spent.
However, for the most part, I just don't see much interest, especially among younger people. Particularly in comparison to past generations.
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Posted in: Holes poked in mesh screen barrier at popular Mount Fuji viewing spot See in context
"It's about manners. It's a shame,"
Exactly right!!
Visitors ANYWHERE, regardless of nationality, should behave as guests and be respectful. Frankly, Japanese historically have expected other Japanese to behave this way.
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Posted in: When I saw the name tag ‘Wife of Fumio Kishida,’ I thought what is going on with Japanese society’s awareness of human rights? Didn’t anyone think something was wrong while preparing for the garden party? See in context
Two comments.
First, the full name of the public official is fully disclosed, whether that official is male or female. Their spouse is a private citizen, even if they are married to a public official. Therefore, I would be interested if the male spouse of a female public official that attended also was referred to similarly, meaning "Husband of XX" or if their full name was used. It would only be if their full name was used that one could argue that this was sexist.
Second, and related, in many of these gatherings, the public official may be known, but their spouse may be unknown. Truthfully, if the name tag denotes who they are, it is helpful for anyone approaching them that doesn't know them. Anyone who has been to formal gatherings of government, business and society leaders know how helpful this can be.
Third, just found it interesting the individual who this comment is attributed to. It seems to be an unusual topic for them to comment on.
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Posted in: Big money flows to U.S. charities fueling vaccine misinformation See in context
Since 2021, there has been:
-- A rise in the underlying mortality rate in multiple countries, above the historical norms, in what is termed an "excess death rate" or "excess mortality rate".
-- An explosion in sudden deaths among young, healthy adults, including athletes.
-- An explosion in myocarditis, including among the young, something never seen before.
-- A rapid increase in aggressive turbo cancers.
Doctors and medical professionals say they can't explain it. But even though they can't explain it, they can say for sure that it isn't the COVID jab. That they know.
Really?!
Just coincidentally, the COVID jab was rolled out in mass quantities in 2021. But, of course, there is absolutely no question it wasn't the jab. And to suggest that might be the jab is considered misinformation and censored accordingly.
Big Pharma makes sure of that. By the monies they give to media in the form of advertising dollars and in the form of monies they give to doctors, hospitals and medical organizations.
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Posted in: White House directs NASA to create time standard for the moon See in context
Some government officials seem to have far too much time on their hands and are working really hard to justify their existence.... and their huge salaries!!
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Posted in: How do you think the taste of Japanese rice compares with rice produced in other countries? See in context
Different courses for different horses / different horses for different courses, they say.
And "Japanese rice" is not some uniform, monolithic thing. The rice produced in Japan comes in so many varieties. I mean, there is a huge difference between genmai and koshihikari. And even between koshihikari and hinohikari.
I think it is fair to say that the quality standards for rice produced in Japan are as high or higher than any other country in the world.
But, that said, the rice you would want to eat will very well depend on the food you are eating it with.
I mean, there are some meals / dishes where a basmati or jasmine rice is far more appropriate than a Japonica rice.
There is a reason why there are different types of rice in different countries around the world.
For me, I LOVE a bowl of koshihikari or Akitakomachi by itself fresh out of the rice cooker. Just amazing. But, its not what I want if I am going to be making / eating, say, red beans & rice.
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Posted in: Tesla sales tumble nearly 9% as competition heats up and demand for EVs slows See in context
I don't know why anybody in their right mind would buy an EV. A hybrid, I can understand. But an EV?
Anyone who has bought one has been sold a bill of goods. The environmental footprint of an EV is horrendous. And the maintenance & service costs skyrocket as the vehicle ages, especially if the battery has to be replace. And then there are those pesky battery fires.
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Posted in: Shizuoka governor to resign after gaffe insulting vegetable sellers See in context
Typical "elitist". With thinly masked condescension and contempt for the masses. Which sometimes comes out for all to see.
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Posted in: Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria killed two generals, Iranian officials say See in context
The airstrike in Syria killed Gen. Ali Reza Zahdi, who led the elite Quds Force in Lebanon and Syria until 2016, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. It also killed Zahdi's deputy, Gen Mohammad Hadi Hajriahimi, and five other officers.
OK, so a dumb question.
What the heck were senior Iranian military officials doing inside of an embassy in Syria?
Were they engaged in diplomacy?
Or were they engaged in "diplomacy"?
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Posted in: Putin says he won't start war with NATO, but Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets See in context
The warmongers in the West want to have their cake and eat it too.
They want to provide arms and personnel to Ukraine to fight against Russia, while stating they are not at war with Russia.
Of course they are at war with Russia. Ukraine is their proxy. And Russia is making that clear.
They are saying... if you designate some asset for use by Ukraine to fight us, that asset is far game.
Which it is. And the Western warmongers know that.
If the U.S. and NATO want to fight Russia, they should just declare war and get on with it.
But they don't because they want to play games.
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Posted in: Takarazuka theater admits to all harassment claims in death of actress See in context
Here's hoping this admission of fault in such a complete manner truly results in a change in the culture of Takarazuka Revue.ReFuel.
The truth is that bullying and hazing has been an integral part of so many organizations for so long and this is not unique to Takarazuka Revue.
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Posted in: Beyonce album highlights the Black women changing country music See in context
I love country music. Doesn't matter the race. White, Black, Asian or Hispanic, as long as it is authentic.
And, by the way, not a single mention of Darius Rucker in this article. He might want to have a word about "Black" country music.
Or perhaps the writer might want to consider Charley Pride when writing this article.
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Posted in: 52-year-old man indicted for raping teenage daughter between 2013 and 2016 See in context
There are a few crimes that deserve the death penalty. This one, if proven, is one. Sorry, but capital punishment exists for a reason.
This "father" is no father. Not in the true sense of the word. He was the biological creator of this poor girl, but in every other way, he forfeited the right to be called her father.
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Posted in: Sumo showdown: Will this be Miyagino's last stand? See in context
I agree with the above commenters. Hakuho and his stable need to withstand the bullying and the jealousy of the sumo elders, who are using this to try to take down an outsider.
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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: Japan foreign minister stresses G7 unity toward peace in Ukraine
Posted in: Man stabs 5 people in Austria, killing 1
Posted in: Man stabs 5 people in Austria, killing 1
Posted in: Man stabs 5 people in Austria, killing 1