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Posted in: Gazan paramedic recounts alleged mistreatment in Israeli detention See in context

Well, GuruMick, did HE support the attackers?

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Posted in: Hero of Oct. 7 aims to revive Israel's moribund left See in context

In tandem with the fighting, Golan said, Israel must "create islands of security" inside Gaza, which are "supported by regional alliances" and will provide Gazans with an alternative to Hamas.

That's something you don't see Hamas offering Gazans!

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Posted in: Gazan paramedic recounts alleged mistreatment in Israeli detention See in context

If he got shot in both knees it would be less than half what is deserved by perpetrators and supports of Oct 7.

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Posted in: Missing woman rescued near Tokyo after 36 hours adrift at sea See in context

Chinese Watercraft Enters Deep Within Japan's Territorial Waters

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Posted in: 'Pace is too slow.' Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges See in context

No it's just people echoing politicians and Musk.

I assure you it is not "just" that. It's more like seeing failed DEI hires again and again and again...

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Posted in: Man gets 30 years for killing wife, 2 children See in context

Reminds me of the guy who'd killed his parents and asks the judge for leniency as he's an orphan.

lol For real!?

Typical of offenders; harm others then cry victim!

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Posted in: Meta pulls posts targeting 'Zionists' for harm See in context

Must be the thrill of it all.

You know what they say - cheap people, cheap thrills

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Posted in: Japan court OKs gender change without confirmation surgery See in context

You religious bigots should mind your own business and stop telling other people what their identity is

How anyone presents themselves to society is society’s business. How you use (or abuse) words is society’s business.

How they identify is up to them but truth, the truth, remains constant.

Why do people resort to name calling when they don’t like what another person has to say? Anyway, it’s not just religious people; anyone who has a firm grasp of science would agree.

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Posted in: Japan court OKs gender change without confirmation surgery See in context

The dude is a male. What he identifies as is irrelevant.

We are not assigned a gender/sex. We are identified.

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Posted in: 'Pace is too slow.' Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges See in context

saying that DEI opposes merits only make sense for people that think some people are naturally less capable so inequalities should be expected.

Nonsense. DEI takes into account things that have nothing to do with one's ability to do a job. Meritocracy considers their capabilities.

Do you want to hire someone because they like a particular flavor of ice cream? Or because he or she can actually do the job?

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Posted in: 'Pace is too slow.' Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges See in context

Virusrex, your ability to discern what others are unaware they know is truly remarkable. /s

You should know that I believe there should be more women in politics, not due to any lack of equal or appropriate representation, but because women often excel in the skills required for effective political leadership more than men do.

But my original position has not changed. DEI is not the solution. Meritocracy is.

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Posted in: Frustrated by Japan's same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings' See in context

I disagree with your opinion regarding terminology, but you're entitled to it.

I wish more people were equally capable of disagreeing without resorting to name calling, shaming or otherwise demeaning behavior. Well done, Hawk! Have an upvote!

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Posted in: AI is learning from what you said on Reddit or Facebook. Are you OK with that? See in context

I had best keep posting common sense so AI will be a force for good!

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Posted in: Frustrated by Japan's same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings' See in context

What a nice idea, albeit a shame that it is necessary for them. I hope they can get photos of their actual wedding ceremony one day. Good luck to them.

In Japan, arranging an actual wedding ceremony is indeed feasible and completely legal, which is wonderful for couples wishing to celebrate their union.

I support the idea of same-sex couples having wedding ceremonies and legal unions that grant them essential rights like tax benefits and hospital visitation. However, I am opposed to calling these unions "marriage." While they should certainly have the ability to form a legal union and receive various benefits, I believe that adopting children and using the term "marriage" should be reserved for traditional unions. What same-sex couples have is something different, and it's important to use a term that accurately describes their situation to avoid confusion.

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Posted in: 'Pace is too slow.' Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges See in context

For this to hold any weight you need to make the assumption that women are inherently less capable than men, otherwise it would be expected for them to be represented in the same ratio as in the general population.

It's interesting that you inferred I was suggesting women are less capable than men. My original statement clearly applied to both women and men equally.

That said, men and women often have different skill sets and abilities in general, but this doesn't preclude individuals from excelling in areas typically dominated by the other gender.

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Posted in: 'Pace is too slow.' Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges See in context

What do we want?

POWER!

When do we want it?

NOW!!

Remember folks, if they Didn’t Earn It, then they should t be there - woman OR man.

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Posted in: Frustrated by Japan's same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings' See in context

"Legal changes are nice, but they don't mean much if society as a whole doesn't start to normalise the existence of LGBTQ people,"

Don’t want to normalize it because it’s not normal.

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Posted in: Japan real wages down 1.4% in May, 26th monthly fall despite hikes See in context

A result of pumping cash into the market. They will continue to devalue what you have.

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Posted in: Voters in Tokyo cast ballots to decide whether to reelect incumbent conservative as city's governor See in context

Don't care who wins. I just want everybody to have a good time!

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Posted in: Ohtani breaks out of batting slump, accomplishes rare feat in Dodgers' 5-3 victory over Brewers See in context

When LA wins it’s published why don’t they publish it (LA)when they also lose

Because JT is a fair and unbiased news agency.

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Posted in: Women fight Tokyo election in male-dominated Japan See in context

Japan's patriarchy is a perfect example of the consequences of male-dominated leadership. The country has consistently ranked among the lowest in the world in gender equality and women's empowerment.

That means the patriarchy did their job correctly. The two genders are not equal. Forcing them to become so would be a mistake.

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Posted in: Elementary school boy drowns during swimming class in western Japan See in context

Wow! At least 6 people hope it wasn't an accident!

That's terrible!

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Posted in: Bomb threat email sent to Chiba City Hall See in context

What is the figure 1 for?

JT has recently started using the same stock photo that SoraNews24 uses. The latter is unashamedly casual news, the former, a pretend real news site.

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Posted in: Elementary school boy drowns during swimming class in western Japan See in context

I hope it wasn't anything but an accident.

Terrible.

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Posted in: Trump disavows Project 2025 transition plan after key official calls for new American Revolution See in context

Liberals get all their conspiracy theories backwards. lol

Liberals wanted to believe Russian interference was true - but it was fake.

Liberals wanted to believe the Hunter laptop was fake - but it was true.

And liberals want to believe Trump is involved in this wacky Project 2025 transition. lol

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Posted in: Chinese AI market optimistic despite scrutiny from West See in context

Don't. Trust. China.

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Posted in: 2 men arrested for putting mentally disabled colleague in large washing machine See in context

One might suggest putting them both in a washing machine until they functioned on a similar level as their colleague.

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Posted in: Man arrested for filming up girl's skirt on escalator at Kobe Station See in context

It's a dangerous hobby. One "good shot" just drives you on to get a "better shot" and so on. If you don't stop, you'll end up getting arrested. But it can be hard to quit.

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Posted in: France's moderate voters face extreme choices in run-off vote See in context

Every single one of those immigrants who are currently in a country illegally are absolutely welcome - as long as they enter the country properly and follow the rules. That is what people are asking for. It’s not “far-right”. It’s common sense.

Tell me how that is wrong and what the better way to approach the issue could be

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Posted in: France's moderate voters face extreme choices in run-off vote See in context

If the neo Nazis do get in, they will not be repatriating all of those immigrants. Because you can only do that when you have the agreement of the nation that you are repatriating them to. 

not true. Gather them up - at gunpoint if necessary - and drop them off the same way they arrived - by boat. Send every last one of them back. Man, woman and child

organized crime recruits them? Put them on the same boat.

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