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posted on 10/3/24

comment by Real Fans Don't WUM (U23132)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Mambadamus (U1282)
posted 29 seconds ago

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What you see as building Xi sees as destruction. And he's right, Western living standards are on a downward spiral.
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That's what happens when you don't act in the best interests of all mankind
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Countries with liberal immigration policies are on a downward trajectory, while China (and Japan after many years of stagnation) are on an upward one.

Your hatred of the West is so strong you missed this point completely.

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And what was is that caused stagnation in Japan…?

posted on 10/3/24

comment by Real Fans Don't WUM (U23132)
posted 6 seconds ago
comment by Mambadamus (U1282)
posted 29 seconds ago

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What you see as building Xi sees as destruction. And he's right, Western living standards are on a downward spiral.
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That's what happens when you don't act in the best interests of all mankind
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Countries with liberal immigration policies are on a downward trajectory, while China (and Japan after many years of stagnation) are on an upward one.

Your hatred of the West is so strong you missed this point completely.

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This blatantly isn't true. Chinas economy is on a downward trajectory and both are suffering from an ageing population with not enough younger workers to prop it up.

posted on 10/3/24

comment by Real Fans Don't WUM (U23132)
posted about a minute ago
comment by Mambadamus (U1282)
posted 29 seconds ago

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What you see as building Xi sees as destruction. And he's right, Western living standards are on a downward spiral.
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That's what happens when you don't act in the best interests of all mankind
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Countries with liberal immigration policies are on a downward trajectory, while China (and Japan after many years of stagnation) are on an upward one.

Your hatred of the West is so strong you missed this point completely.

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That's like saying Manchester United are in a downward trajectory while Bolton wanderers are on an upward trajectory. Technically accurate but ultimately nonsense.

I hope you can grasp that as I am having to spoonfeed you everything. By now your IQ must be approaching 20 at least

posted on 10/3/24

comment by bmcl1987 - the M stands for meltdown 🤓 (U14177)


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And what was is that caused stagnation in Japan…?
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Long term thinking, now they've automated everything and aren't reliant on immigration.

posted on 10/3/24

comment by FieldsofAnfieldRd (U18971)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Real Fans Don't WUM (U23132)
posted 6 seconds ago
comment by Mambadamus (U1282)
posted 29 seconds ago

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What you see as building Xi sees as destruction. And he's right, Western living standards are on a downward spiral.
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That's what happens when you don't act in the best interests of all mankind
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Countries with liberal immigration policies are on a downward trajectory, while China (and Japan after many years of stagnation) are on an upward one.

Your hatred of the West is so strong you missed this point completely.

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This blatantly isn't true. Chinas economy is on a downward trajectory and both are suffering from an ageing population with not enough younger workers to prop it up.
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We need it to be true because the agenda doesn't work otherwise.

We need to focus on ourselves, can't you see!!!!!

If we let them get the upper hand we are done!!!!

posted on 10/3/24

comment by Real Fans Don't WUM (U23132)
posted 37 seconds ago
comment by bmcl1987 - the M stands for meltdown 🤓 (U14177)


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And what was is that caused stagnation in Japan…?
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Long term thinking, now they've automated everything and aren't reliant on immigration.
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Try again.

posted on 10/3/24

comment by Mambadamus (U1282)
posted 10 minutes ago

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It was an analogy. Ever heard of those?
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I think Maoism would fit both your idealism and lack of awareness of the harm you can cause from it much more aptly.

posted on 10/3/24

comment by Real Fans Don't WUM (U23132)
posted about a minute ago
comment by bmcl1987 - the M stands for meltdown 🤓 (U14177)


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And what was is that caused stagnation in Japan…?
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Long term thinking, now they've automated everything and aren't reliant on immigration.
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Shut the fack up you genius

According to a 2022 report by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) the country needs at least 7 million foreign workers by 2040 just to meet its requirements.

Battling a falling birth rate and aging population, Japan hopes a combination of technology and immigration may go some way toward easing a critical shortage of workers.

posted on 10/3/24

comment by Real Fans Don't WUM (U23132)
posted about a minute ago
comment by Mambadamus (U1282)
posted 10 minutes ago

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It was an analogy. Ever heard of those?
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I think Maoism would fit both your idealism and lack of awareness of the harm you can cause from it much more aptly.
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posted on 10/3/24

comment by bmcl1987 - the M stands for meltdown 🤓 (U14177)
posted 25 seconds ago
comment by Real Fans Don't WUM (U23132)
posted 37 seconds ago
comment by bmcl1987 - the M stands for meltdown 🤓 (U14177)


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And what was is that caused stagnation in Japan…?
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Long term thinking, now they've automated everything and aren't reliant on immigration.
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Try again.
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No thanks. I don't subscribe to Western media propaganda about Japan and China. Things like real wages actually count, instead of abstract GDP measures. You fill your boots on it though.

posted on 10/3/24

comment by Mambadamus (U1282)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by clapfreesince2003 (U22207)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by Mambadamus (U1282)
posted 44 seconds ago
comment by clapfreesince2003 (U22207)
posted 42 minutes ago
comment by Bats Uncensored (U18355)
posted 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by clapfreesince2003 (U22207)
posted 10 hours, 5 minutes ago
https://www.instagram.com/sham.glam1/reel/C1NiphqOsoB/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K0Gm2UJS1w

The met police are a fecking disgrace.
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Delighted for this moron. His sole intention was to incite the crowd. Love how quickly his smile turns into tears
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I bet you a pound to a pinch of shiiit had a minority done the same at a far right march he'd be called a hero.
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And rightfully so. You got a problem with that?
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I don't have a problem with it, I have a problem with someone thinking it's fine for a counter protester to be arrested because he had a Hamas are terrorists placard, especially when the people around him are chanting Yemen Yemen do us proud.


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Counter protesting follows the same rules as protesting. Did he have a permit? Had he notified the police? Did he follow the law?

These rules exist for a reason, to protect people and allow for peaceful protests. You can't just budge in on an opposition protest which is complying with the law and expect to be given a cup of tea.l while breaking the law.

He should be charged with unlawfully protesting and disturbing the peace. Follow the law.
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Only organisations need a permit.

posted on 10/3/24

comment by FieldsofAnfieldRd (U18971)
posted 6 minutes ago

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This blatantly isn't true. Chinas economy is on a downward trajectory and both are suffering from an ageing population with not enough younger workers to prop it up.
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That's just more confirmation bias from you.

posted on 10/3/24

comment by Mambadamus (U1282)
posted less than a minute ago
comment by Real Fans Don't WUM (U23132)
posted about a minute ago
comment by bmcl1987 - the M stands for meltdown 🤓 (U14177)


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And what was is that caused stagnation in Japan…?
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Long term thinking, now they've automated everything and aren't reliant on immigration.
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Shut the fack up you genius

According to a 2022 report by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) the country needs at least 7 million foreign workers by 2040 just to meet its requirements.

Battling a falling birth rate and aging population, Japan hopes a combination of technology and immigration may go some way toward easing a critical shortage of workers.

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There
Is
No
Escaping
This

I don't talk about a United world only because I want it but because according to my calculations, and those of experts, it is completely and utterly inevitable, whether people like it or not. It's a matter of when, not if.

posted on 10/3/24

He was released without charge because he hadn't broken the law.

posted on 10/3/24

comment by Real Fans Don't WUM (U23132)
posted 46 seconds ago
comment by bmcl1987 - the M stands for meltdown 🤓 (U14177)
posted 25 seconds ago
comment by Real Fans Don't WUM (U23132)
posted 37 seconds ago
comment by bmcl1987 - the M stands for meltdown 🤓 (U14177)


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And what was is that caused stagnation in Japan…?
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Long term thinking, now they've automated everything and aren't reliant on immigration.
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Try again.
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No thanks. I don't subscribe to Western media propaganda about Japan and China. Things like real wages actually count, instead of abstract GDP measures. You fill your boots on it though.
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I’ll fill my boots on actual facts;

https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Japan-s-pay-needs-to-grow-3.6-to-outpace-inflation-think-tanks-say#:~:text=Wage%20growth%20in%20Japan%20languished,first%20in%20nearly%2030%20years.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/612513/average-annual-real-wages-japan/

https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Inflation/Japan-left-behind-as-global-wage-growth-outstrips-inflation



posted on 10/3/24

comment by clapfreesince2003 (U22207)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Mambadamus (U1282)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by clapfreesince2003 (U22207)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by Mambadamus (U1282)
posted 44 seconds ago
comment by clapfreesince2003 (U22207)
posted 42 minutes ago
comment by Bats Uncensored (U18355)
posted 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by clapfreesince2003 (U22207)
posted 10 hours, 5 minutes ago
https://www.instagram.com/sham.glam1/reel/C1NiphqOsoB/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K0Gm2UJS1w

The met police are a fecking disgrace.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Delighted for this moron. His sole intention was to incite the crowd. Love how quickly his smile turns into tears
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I bet you a pound to a pinch of shiiit had a minority done the same at a far right march he'd be called a hero.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
And rightfully so. You got a problem with that?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I don't have a problem with it, I have a problem with someone thinking it's fine for a counter protester to be arrested because he had a Hamas are terrorists placard, especially when the people around him are chanting Yemen Yemen do us proud.


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Counter protesting follows the same rules as protesting. Did he have a permit? Had he notified the police? Did he follow the law?

These rules exist for a reason, to protect people and allow for peaceful protests. You can't just budge in on an opposition protest which is complying with the law and expect to be given a cup of tea.l while breaking the law.

He should be charged with unlawfully protesting and disturbing the peace. Follow the law.
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Only organisations need a permit.
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More generally, the police have the power to impose conditions or restrictions on a protest to prevent serious public disorder, serious damage to property, serious disruption to the life of the community or to prevent intimidation of others. This power is outlined in the Public Order Act 1986 and amounts to limiting the route/location, the duration or the amount of people participating.

Why are you geniuses attacks our beloved police force for doing their job properly. Our police face danger and protect us from mass shooters and have enough problems without you hating on them and spreading hatred of them.

posted on 10/3/24

Also, from “ Structural Barriers to Wage Income Growth in Japan Prepared by Rui Xu and Kaustubh Chahande”

“ Stagnant income growth has limited Japan’s growth potential and depressed inflation for the last two decades. Average wage income has not risen since 1995, making Japan the worst performing country among the G7. The weak income growth, combined with the ageing population, puts downward pressure on domestic demand.…
the meager wage income growth is at odds with the tight labor market. By 2019, unemployment had dropped to below 2.5 percent while the female labor force participation rate rose to 54 percent. According to the Tankan survey, labor shortages were increasingly cited as binding constraints for firms’ growth. For every job seeker, more than two new job openings were available. Under such a tight labor market, it was puzzling that wage income had been stagnant.”

posted on 10/3/24

comment by clapfreesince2003 (U22207)
posted 5 minutes ago
He was released without charge because he hadn't broken the law.


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Excellent work from the police on this one tbh. They averted a disaster while still allowing the protest to proceed peacefully. They dealt conclusively with the trouble maker at the protest.

posted on 10/3/24

“Things like real wages actually count” - 🤷‍♂️

comment by Hector (U3606)

posted on 10/3/24

comment by Real Fans Don't WUM (U23132)
posted 30 minutes ago
comment by Hector (U3606)
posted 22 seconds ago
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Youre right, Xi is an individual and what does "the collective culture of Japan" if it doesn't infer to its people?
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Mambas views are extreme and subversive. There are laws against subversion in both Japan and China. Maybe you should look them up, as it's ignorant that you have no idea about them.
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No they're not.

posted on 10/3/24

I don’t know where ye get the energy to argue like this

posted on 10/3/24

comment by bmcl1987 - the M stands for meltdown 🤓 (U14177)

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I’ll fill my boots on actual facts;

https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Japan-s-pay-needs-to-grow-3.6-to-outpace-inflation-think-tanks-say#:~:text=Wage%20growth%20in%20Japan%20languished,first%20in%20nearly%2030%20years.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/612513/average-annual-real-wages-japan/

https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Inflation/Japan-left-behind-as-global-wage-growth-outstrips-inflation




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Facts you google to confirm your own bias but don't understand.

If you think they've been impacted by inflation and cost of living crisis anywhere near the US and Europe feel free to explain the fact that the BOJ didn't change it's interest rates. That should keep you busy for a month or two.

comment by Hector (U3606)

posted on 10/3/24

comment by clapfreesince2003 (U22207)
posted 8 minutes ago
He was released without charge because he hadn't broken the law
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Fella has every right to protest just as the police had every right to remove him, their priority is to keep the peace, and i'd imagine, they deemed him a threat to that peace.

posted on 10/3/24

comment by Mambadamus (U1282)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by clapfreesince2003 (U22207)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Mambadamus (U1282)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by clapfreesince2003 (U22207)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by Mambadamus (U1282)
posted 44 seconds ago
comment by clapfreesince2003 (U22207)
posted 42 minutes ago
comment by Bats Uncensored (U18355)
posted 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by clapfreesince2003 (U22207)
posted 10 hours, 5 minutes ago
https://www.instagram.com/sham.glam1/reel/C1NiphqOsoB/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K0Gm2UJS1w

The met police are a fecking disgrace.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Delighted for this moron. His sole intention was to incite the crowd. Love how quickly his smile turns into tears
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I bet you a pound to a pinch of shiiit had a minority done the same at a far right march he'd be called a hero.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
And rightfully so. You got a problem with that?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I don't have a problem with it, I have a problem with someone thinking it's fine for a counter protester to be arrested because he had a Hamas are terrorists placard, especially when the people around him are chanting Yemen Yemen do us proud.


----------------------------------------------------------------------
Counter protesting follows the same rules as protesting. Did he have a permit? Had he notified the police? Did he follow the law?

These rules exist for a reason, to protect people and allow for peaceful protests. You can't just budge in on an opposition protest which is complying with the law and expect to be given a cup of tea.l while breaking the law.

He should be charged with unlawfully protesting and disturbing the peace. Follow the law.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Only organisations need a permit.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
More generally, the police have the power to impose conditions or restrictions on a protest to prevent serious public disorder, serious damage to property, serious disruption to the life of the community or to prevent intimidation of others. This power is outlined in the Public Order Act 1986 and amounts to limiting the route/location, the duration or the amount of people participating.

Why are you geniuses attacks our beloved police force for doing their job properly. Our police face danger and protect us from mass shooters and have enough problems without you hating on them and spreading hatred of them.
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Like I said, he didn't need a permit, and he was released without charge because he hadn't broken the law.

You were wrong, only organisations need a permit.

posted on 10/3/24

comment by Real Fans Don't WUM (U23132)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by bmcl1987 - the M stands for meltdown 🤓 (U14177)

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I’ll fill my boots on actual facts;

https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Japan-s-pay-needs-to-grow-3.6-to-outpace-inflation-think-tanks-say#:~:text=Wage%20growth%20in%20Japan%20languished,first%20in%20nearly%2030%20years.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/612513/average-annual-real-wages-japan/

https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Inflation/Japan-left-behind-as-global-wage-growth-outstrips-inflation




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Facts you google to confirm your own bias but don't understand.

If you think they've been impacted by inflation and cost of living crisis anywhere near the US and Europe feel free to explain the fact that the BOJ didn't change its interest rates. That should keep you busy for a month or two.

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Nice, trying to switch the topic conversation after having your derrière comprehensively handed to you on real wages data.

And with that switch, you used almost the exact same sentence structure that Hec used when you accused him of creating a straw-man.

See the funny thing is, on this thread people left and right of centre know on finance and economics that I’m switched on, given my job and training.

And I’m more than happy to have a discussion about long term stagnation in Japan, if you’re up for it? It’s not an area I have any emotional attachment to, or perceivable bias, and so if you think you’ve got interesting perspectives and data to back up those perspectives, I’m all ears.

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