Posted in: Harris focuses on her personal story, not Biden questions, as she speaks to Black and Asian voters See in context
She is a woman and non white. That is why and how she got her job.
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Posted in: 37 Chinese aircraft skirt Taiwan on way to drill: Taipei See in context
Another pointless anti China propaganda story
The "line" crossed is an imaginary one not recognized by anyone but Taiwan puppets and their backers.
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Posted in: Japan's unused defense budget in FY 2023 totals 130 bil. yen See in context
OMG. .quick buy some more US produced, over priced hardware that will never be used.
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Posted in: Ex-SDF member Gonoi settles with 3 sexual assault perpetrators See in context
There is so much more to this story that is not being reported.
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Posted in: Tour de France: Three things to watch out for in week two See in context
Marco Pantani won there in his double-winning year of 1998, which would be poetic given the Slovenian showman is openly targeting a Giro-Tour double and would be the first to do so since the late Italian.
I wonder what else does he have in common with Pantani?
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Posted in: Charges dropped against Kishida, other LDP members in slush fund case See in context
Prosecutors decided Monday not to indict Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and seven other senior Liberal Democratic Party members over a political funds scandal..
Of course they did. Did anyone expect any other outcome?
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Posted in: Japan defense forces at record-low 51% of recruitment goal in FY 2023 See in context
Easy solution..
Pay more.
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Posted in: I would like to meet him at some point and hear from him about why he did what he did. See in context
Because he was a criminal and a thief.
But that was not the reason for shooting him.
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Posted in: Japan sees 1st 40 C day this summer as heatwave persists See in context
Here is a tip believe it or not it is cheaper to keep your air conditioner on at all times and never shut it off.
A Japanese TV show debunked this as nonsense last.
They said to set it at 28 and with the dehumidifier function on as the best comfort/ cost setting. This is exactly what I have been doing. Mrs Kipling however, likes freezer settings.
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Posted in: I would like to meet him at some point and hear from him about why he did what he did. See in context
He has stated quite clearly why he shot Abe. Hopefully he will be allowed to give a full account in his court case.
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Posted in: England beats Switzerland in a penalty shootout to reach Euro 2024 semifinals See in context
Not playing well but still winning... I can see them beating the Dutch but not Spain in the Final.
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Posted in: Labour win brings few hopes or fears to London's financial district See in context
Labour hasn't been socialist for years. The Lib/Dems are now the most left wing of the main parties.
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Posted in: Only 8% of religious group followers' kids back gov't remedy steps See in context
In the survey, conducted in May and June with responses from 120 family members of avid followers of the Unification Church, Jehovah's Witnesses and other religious groups, 89 percent said they had been abused by their families and other relatives.
Don't forget that the one and only reason any action is being taken about these groups is because of Abe's shooting.
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Posted in: What are some of the most unusual themed restaurants, bars or cafes you have been to in Japan? See in context
There used to be a "no panti kissa" in Shinjuku. Mirror floors and terrible coffee.
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Posted in: Ukraine navy chief says Russia is losing Crimean hub in Black Sea See in context
Also interesting that this slightly positive Ukraine story is today's Ukraine news and not the collapse of Ukrainian defenses on numerous fronts over the past few days. Something that does actually make a difference.
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Posted in: Ukraine navy chief says Russia is losing Crimean hub in Black Sea See in context
Russia "annexed" land it already had, every single Russian base in Crimea was already there. Crimea is as Russian as Russian gets.
Ukraine has had some success in hitting and destroying some Russian naval ships in the Black Sea but nothing that is going to change the outcome of this conflict.
Ukraine no longer has a navy.
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Posted in: The questions about Biden's age and fitness are reminiscent of another campaign: Reagan's in 1984 See in context
In polls 33% said that Reagan was too old to be President. In a poll before Biden's disaster of a debate, that number was 67%.
Joe, you need to go.
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Posted in: Osaka via London See in context
You can see how seriously she is taking her training by simply looking at her. Not fat shaming, but she is easily 5 kg over her best weight for optimum performance as an elite athlete. At this level that makes a huge difference, her coach must also know but either doesn't care or Naomi refuses to do anything about it.
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Posted in: What are some of your favorite getaway spots in Japan when you feel the need for a short holiday? See in context
Short holiday? Okinawa and Hokkaido used to be good but recently I find popping to Haneda and a short flight to Taiwan, Korea or Vietnam is much better.
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Posted in: Anti-doping agency sharpens its tools for Paris Olympics See in context
Why did their state sponsored doping program know less than you about what and when to take?
They knew very well what to take and when, as do all the others, the got caught because of a whistle blower. Not because of any fantastic testing regime. They were not "caught in competition" and these games will be declared " drug free" due to the lack of positive tests coming back.
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Posted in: At least 121 people, mostly women, killed in stampede at India's Hathras See in context
albaleo....
Equal but different.
No, different and in some cases inferior.
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Posted in: At least 121 people, mostly women, killed in stampede at India's Hathras See in context
Trample the women and children to get to the preacher?
But of course, all cultures are equal.
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Posted in: Anti-doping agency sharpens its tools for Paris Olympics See in context
A pathetic attempt at at window dressing. The dopers know what to take, how much and when to take to avoid any chance of being found out. Only the really stupid or those set up will fail any Olympic tests.
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Posted in: France's moderate voters face extreme choices in run-off vote See in context
What’s that?
Stop the Islamification, rampant immigrant crime, wasting money on NATO wars and uphold the traditional French way of life.
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Posted in: Black British music in spotlight at new exhibition See in context
I heard that one of the guys in the Wombles was black. I hope he wasn't forgotten.
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Posted in: Air France says Olympic Games has cut summer traffic to Paris See in context
Well, if they had studied travelers to the UK during the London Olympics they would not have been surprised. Same thing happened. Regular travelers didn't go and "Olympic" travelers didn't make up the short fall. There were plenty of hotels in London during the 5 ring festival of waste.
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Posted in: Japan's Defense Ministry not told of U.S. troops' alleged sex crimes See in context
Tell me again that Japan is an equal partner and not a servant to a master.
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Posted in: France votes in snap polls as far-right eyes historic win See in context
Wallace...
She wants a bigger government with nationalized industries. Leave NATO and maybe the EU. Remove dual nationalities. Remove the right to birth citizenship. Ban the Muslim head scarf..
Apart from leaving the EU, which they don't actually want., whats not to like about her? Those are all excellent policies for France.
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Posted in: Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown See in context
The xenophobes win again.
Not wanting your country and it's culture swamped with those from a different and often incompatible culture does not make you a xenophobe.
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Posted in: National Stadium expansion planned with Japan hoping to host FIFA World Cup See in context
For the sake of the children..... NO!
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Posted in: Hero of Oct. 7 aims to revive Israel's moribund left
Posted in: Japan, S. Korea leaders meet to discuss N. Korea
Posted in: Hero of Oct. 7 aims to revive Israel's moribund left
Posted in: Gazan paramedic recounts alleged mistreatment in Israeli detention