Posted in: The Army turns 250. Trump turns 79. Cue funnel cakes, festive bling, military might — and protests See in context
China will likely throw a big military parade for the 80th anniversary of Resist Japan War (抗日戰爭) in August. We will then be able to compare and contrast.
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Posted in: Israel and Iran strike at each other in new wave of attacks See in context
Both Israel and Iran are members of the United Nations and thus are bound by the UN Charter. Article 2 reads,
The Organization is based on the principle of the sovereign equality of all its Members ...
All Members shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered.
All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.Myself, I'll take option 2
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Posted in: Israel and Iran strike at each other in new wave of attacks See in context
A government now clearly addicted to violence and killing.
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Posted in: Trump clears path for Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel, so long as it fits the government's terms See in context
Total submission. Sad.
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Posted in: Ishiba, Trump to meet on G7 sidelines See in context
Lead with a firm handshake and look him in the eye, Ishiba-san. You can do it!
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Posted in: Israel attack on Iran tests Trump promise not to be dragged into war See in context
I would be surprised that IDF jets were allowed to overfly Saudi Arabia given the official government statement.
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant Israeli aggressions against the brotherly Islamic Republic of Iran, which undermine its sovereignty and security and constitute a clear violation of international laws and norms,” the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said in a statement.
https://english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2025/06/13/saudi-arabia-condemns-israeli-attacks-on-iran-says-strikes-violate-international-law
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Posted in: Israel attack on Iran tests Trump promise not to be dragged into war See in context
The US supplied the jets, bombs, missiles and likely satellite and other military intelligence assets which enabled Israel to blow up civilian neighborhoods across Iran.
I have not seen this reported. Which countries did Israeli jets overfly? Choose one or more of Turkey, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
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Posted in: China blaming Japan for fighter jet incidents 'unacceptable': Tokyo See in context
To play the role of a USA lackey and expect no response is childish.
Show the video of this "dangerous behavior", Japan.
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Posted in: China blaming Japan for fighter jet incidents 'unacceptable': Tokyo See in context
I stopped reading right here.
I have yet to see how close the P-3 was to the carrier group or where the Chinese carrier group was actually located. If
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Posted in: Japan upper house election set for July 20: report See in context
Let's see. Moribund economy at home. Global economic and trade wars started by the USA. Hot wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. In times of upheaval voters will choose stability. LDP baby, all the way. Wahoo.
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Posted in: Japan and European members of the G7 should avoid teaming up and making (U.S. President Donald) Trump feel isolated. See in context
Even if the Europeans are mean to Donald, Modi will be there to give him a reassuring hug.
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Posted in: Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and military sites See in context
The United Nations is toast. It somehow survived the American crimes of Vietnam and Iraq. It will not survive this time with Uncle Sam backing Israel to attack every Middle East country that does not have a king or sultan. Funny that.
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Posted in: Japan, China trade barbs over fighter jet maneuvers See in context
There is the 500 meter claim once again. Did the Japanese say they maintained a distance of 500 meters? More importantly, can someone point to international law that saws one military plane can approach another military ship as close as 500 meters? Show me the signatures of the representatives of the Japanese and Chinese governments on said document.
Sadly, just like the criminal USA bombing Houthis and supplying bombs and missiles to Israel to kill Palestinians, Syrians and Iranians women and children. Blood is on their hands.
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Posted in: Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and military sites See in context
The USA is clearly providing targeting information through its military satellite network Blood is on your hands.
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Posted in: Why 2 Chinese aircraft carriers are operating in the Pacific together for first time See in context
The Pacific Ocean covers 32% of the planet's total surface. Half of the Pacific Ocean is 80,000,000+ km squared. (30,000,000 miles squared) lol
China wants to bottle up half of the Pacific Ocean
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Posted in: Why 2 Chinese aircraft carriers are operating in the Pacific together for first time See in context
Get used to it. This is China's backyard. This is the USA's far west. Geography and economics matter.
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Posted in: Japan, China trade barbs over fighter jet maneuvers See in context
I said nothing of the sort. I asked how close did the JSDF P-3 approach the Chinese fleet. I then asked if there were any guidelines for military to military contact in international airspace/waters signed by both Japan and China.
You first. You made the claim it was in their buffer zone. What’s the buffer zone of an aircraft carrier if I’m wrong?
Certainly a military scholar such as yourself must be able to supply supporting documents to your claim.
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Posted in: Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and military sites See in context
Looking forward to the US regime protecting war mongering Israel with vetos at the UN Security Council. /s
What a time to be alive.
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Posted in: Japan, China trade barbs over fighter jet maneuvers See in context
The buffer zone of a carrier is 500 meters. The Japanese aircraft didn’t come within that range. Thanks for admitting that China is just acting aggressively
You need valid references for both claims, chief.
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Posted in: Hegseth says the Pentagon has contingency plans to invade Greenland, Panama if necessary See in context
Now it's all of Panama? I thought the original threat was "just" the Panama Canal. Let's call that imperialist creep.
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Posted in: Trump officials vow to step up LA crackdown; Democratic senator dragged away in protest See in context
She explained that the California Senator was "lunging at her". Make of that what you like.
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Posted in: Japan, China trade barbs over fighter jet maneuvers See in context
45 meters to the side is too close on a clear, sunny day as shown in the photo? A much faster jet turning across a slow moving plane 1 kilometer in front is too close? We are not talking about commercial aviation here.
I am curious to know how close the P-3 approached the Chinese fleet. Is there some international understanding among military forces? The number of Chinese fleets is growing. It would be a good idea to have clear guidelines that apply to China, Japan and the US operating in this area.
Amb. Glass is the perfect replacement for gone but not forgotten Rahm Emanuel. They both flunked Diplomacy 101.
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Posted in: Trump says U.S. Steel controlled by him with 'golden share' See in context
"We have a golden share, which I control, or a president controls. Now I'm a little concerned whoever the president might be, but that gives you total control," Trump said at a White House event.
How can Nippon Steel say 'no' to such an amazing business deal ...
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Posted in: Air India plane with 244 aboard crashes in India’s northwestern Ahmedabad city See in context
RIP to the victims. Condolences to the victims' families.
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Posted in: Bessent says 90-day tariff pause could be extended for key partners See in context
How many times can you shoot yourself in the foot before you have no foot left?
90 deals in 90 days!
Trade wars are good, and easy to win.
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Posted in: Deal getting U.S.-China trade truce back on track is done, Trump says See in context
LOL. The idiocy knows no bounds.
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Posted in: Chinese fighter jet has near miss with SDF patrol plane: Japan gov't See in context
So "dangerous" that there has been no damage. Just a few wet undies by reporters who "happened" to be onboard some of these planes just off the coast of China.
More USA propaganda that the JT regulars lap up. Japan media laps it up too.
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Posted in: Chinese fighter jet has near miss with SDF patrol plane: Japan gov't See in context
Do what exactly? All we have are words. Show the evidence of this dangerous behavior, Japan.
Chinese pilots are being told to do this by their commanders.
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Posted in: Trump administration reviewing Biden-era submarine pact with Australia, UK See in context
They are operating in the Taiwan Strait in 'Sub Command' or some other fantasy, military video game.
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Posted in: Chinese fighter jet has near miss with SDF patrol plane: Japan gov't See in context
Let's see the video first before blaming either side.
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Wrong info easier than ever to spread
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Posted in: China blaming Japan for fighter jet incidents 'unacceptable': Tokyo
Does Japan has the exports of rare earths to USA? Otherwise how to press Trump dropping the tariffs?
Posted in: Ishiba heads to G7 to press Trump to drop auto tariffs
Posted in: Diet OKs pension reform law to ensure more contributions