Politics Japan and Trump 2.0

Master_o_puppets said:

Uhm, its not an unjust law to say "Hey don't come here illegally, do it this way and we can be friends"

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Master_o_puppets said:

Gee, I'm sorry I'm not as inclusive as you are!

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Master_o_puppets said:

Many Christian denominations, particularly conservative ones, reject LGBTQ+ rights and equality, often interpreting certain biblical passages as condemning homosexuality.

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Master_o_puppets said:

Also, I'm not evangelical, nice try though. I'm Presbyterian.

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Master_o_puppets said:

Do consider what I've said. If there's not only two categories, (Man and Woman) how many are there? Please clear that up for me. Trump believes there are only Man and Woman, and so do I. You don't though. So please explain.

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Master_o_puppets said:

if conversion therapy doesn't work, use my friends named determination and effort to find a church to help you:/

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Master_o_puppets said:

Look, I'm not trying to attack anyone here, I'm arguing because the way your coming off (although you probably don't mean too) is that you're attacking my personal beliefs and opinions.

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Lothor said:

and to love your neighbour as yourself.

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Lothor said:

This is my final comment on this issue.

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mdchachi said:

Sorry I'm taking the thread back off topic but it's your fault. You gave permission over 100 posts ago.


And that's exactly what he's not doing. He's not setting up a legal pathways. He's mostly shut down existing pathways like the asylum process. And he's terrorizing people who are law-abiding and are even here legally. And then you misquote an entire section of the Bible of which the whole point is to rebuke leaders such as Trump and religious leaders who support him as summarized here.

Summary Table: Main Accusations Against the Pharisees in Matthew 23

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[th]Theme[/th][th]Description[/th]
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[td]Hypocrisy[/td][td]Outward religiosity, inward corruption[/td]
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[td]Legalism[/td][td]Burdening others with rules, lacking compassion[/td]
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[td]Obstructing Salvation[/td][td]Preventing others from entering the kingdom of heaven[/td]
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[td]Neglect of Justice[/td][td]Ignoring justice, mercy, and faith while focusing on minor details[/td]
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[td]Public Recognition[/td][td]Seeking honor and status rather than humility[/td]
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Conclusion
The section in Matthew regarding the Pharisees, especially Matthew 23, is a pointed critique of religious hypocrisy, legalism, and spiritual blindness. Jesus uses strong language to warn both the Pharisees and His followers about the dangers of empty religion and the importance of genuine faith and righteousness

Here's an AI analysis of Trump and these verses in Matthew which make a lot more sense than how you are trying to apply them.


You're the one claiming to follow Christ. So again, I'll recommend you consider actually following the Word of God. Instead you're bending over backwards to pull out random passages to try to justify Trump's regressive and evil policies.


Yes and they are wrong. Just as they were wrong when they said that black people were inferior. Or native Americans and other non-whites. Or when they blamed the disabled, blind and those with diseases such as leprosy for causing their own afflictions by sinning or being spiritually corrupt.


You didn't say how your denomination of Presbyterian is not evangelical but I'll take your word for it.


You can Google or AI it as well as I can. Here's an explanation for you. Instead of just believing whatever you want to believe like Trump does try looking into actual facts.


It doesn't work that way. The actual evidence shows that these programs are extremely harmful.


Of course I am because they're are wrong. I had some hope you had some ability to reason but it seems you're just regurgitating whatever your news sources, family or pastor are telling you.


What you failed to consider is the part that's written between the lines. Apparently he said you should love your neighbor as yourself but only as long as they don't have black or brown skin and as long as they are properly documented legal residents under whatever arbitrary laws happen to be in place.


It should be mine too but I'm afraid it will not. We'll see.

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mdchachi said:

There's not much point into continuing this especially since we are far off topic. And I could easily find verses and videos pointing out that it's God's job to judge others, not yours. That you should find compassion and, yes, love for your fellow man.
At least we agree on one thing. That Trump is not going to heaven.

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

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Master_o_puppets said:

How can you say that with certainty? Has God really told you these things? Can one mortal really make up Gods mind for him? A gang member was saved, so why not Trump? Different people find their convictions at different times. Heck, I haven't even been convicted yet, but theres hope for everyone, because God can do anything.

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mdchachi said:

How can you say everything you've said with certainty? You seem to have no problem deciding what God thinks simply by pulling out pieces of the Bible that support your statements and of course avoiding anything that contradicts. So I'm just following your lead. If you believe everything you've said then you must also believe that this passage in 1 Corinthians applies to Trump too. After all he falls into multiple categories.
Of course the Bible says he can be forgiven. But it's highly unlikely he'll ask for forgiveness.

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mdchachi said:

How can you say everything you've said with certainty? You seem to have no problem deciding what God thinks simply by pulling out pieces of the Bible that support your statements and of course avoiding anything that contradicts. So I'm just following your lead. If you believe everything you've said then you must also believe that this passage in 1 Corinthians applies to Trump too. After all he falls into multiple categories.
Of course the Bible says he can be forgiven. But it's highly unlikely he'll ask for forgiveness.

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• • Underestimation of abilities:
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  • Lack of self-awareness:
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  • Cognitive bias:
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  • Impact on various fields:
    This effect has implications in various fields, including education, work, and even personal relationships, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and continuous learning.
    

Ukigumo said:

I'm sure everyone has heard of the Dunning-Kruger Bias. AI generated this nice simple explanation of it that I'd like to share.

The Dunning-Kruger effect describes a cognitive bias where individuals with low competence in a specific area tend to overestimate their abilities, while those with high competence may underestimate theirs. This occurs because those lacking expertise may not be aware of the extent of their ignorance, leading to inflated self-assessments.

Here's a more detailed explanation:
Key aspects of the Dunning-Kruger effect:

• Overestimation of abilities:
  People with limited knowledge or skill in a particular area tend to overestimate their competence and knowledge.
  
  
• • Underestimation of abilities:
    Conversely, experts may underestimate their own abilities and overestimate how easy a task is for others.
  • Lack of self-awareness:
    A key reason for the overestimation is that individuals lacking expertise often lack the awareness to recognize their shortcomings.
  • Cognitive bias:
    The Dunning-Kruger effect is a type of cognitive bias, meaning it's a systematic error in thinking that can affect judgment and decision-making.
  • Impact on various fields:
    This effect has implications in various fields, including education, work, and even personal relationships, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and continuous learning.

In essence, the Dunning-Kruger effect suggests that ignorance can breed confidence, while true expertise can lead to a more modest self-perception.

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Lothor said:

This video is about world circumstances rather than Trump, despite his image on the thumbnail. However, with all the current problems with the food supply, it does suggest that adding to them by imposing tariffs is going to make things even worse for people on low and average incomes.

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Master_o_puppets said:

I can say with certainty because Gods word says it?

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thomas said:

Japan patiently waits for its turn after the US struck a trade deal with the UK and started negotiating with China. PM Ishiba stressed yesterday that Japan would continue to demand that the US abolish the auto tariffs:

Ishiba described the recent agreement between Washington and London to introduce a 10 per cent low-tariff quota on British automobile exports to the United States as "one possible model." However, he emphasised that Japan would maintain its demand for the complete elimination of US tariffs on Japanese vehicles, pointing out that Japan's trade and investment circumstances differ significantly from those of the United Kingdom. Regarding the US–UK arrangement, Ishiba remarked that it represented "one approach to reaching an agreement," but noted that Britain exports only around 100,000 vehicles to the American market annually. He reiterated Japan's firm stance on tariff abolition, stating that Japanese manufacturers continue investing heavily in the United States and contribute to job creation there. He warned that if Japan's automotive sector suffers under continued tariff burdens, these companies would lose the capacity to maintain or expand their investments in the US.

Ishiba also stressed that Japan has no intention of compromising its agricultural sector in its negotiations with the United States to gain concessions for the automotive industry.

Ishiba vows Japan will stand its ground, demanding U.S. lift auto tariffs

The U.S. is an important market for the Japanese automobile industry, accounting for about 20% of its total car exports in terms of volume and about 30% in terms of value.

www.japantimes.co.jp

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[Former PM] Abe tried to push back by noting that Japan has no import duty on vehicles, but that didn't help much. There is some reasonable complaining about non-tariff barriers, especially over testing. However, Trump's long-standing claim that Japan requires a car to withstand a falling bowling ball has led to considerable confusion over where he got the idea. There are many reasons for the paucity of US cars on Japanese streets. While Japan is the world's third-largest auto market, at 4.4 million in annual sales, 35% are low-powered small cars and small (tiny) trucks well suited to the myriad narrow streets, even in major cities such as Tokyo. There are some buyers of BMWs, Mercedes-Benzes, and Porsches, but foreign makers account for just 5% of the market overall. It isn't easy to see what Detroit could bring to replace these market niches. In addition, a presence in the market is not just about the initial sale. The need for repair departments with properly trained mechanics, an inventory of spare parts, and the high level of service demanded by Japanese consumers make the idea a logistical nightmare. This prompted Ford to pull entirely out of the market in 2016, citing the overhead costs to support sales of 5,000 vehicles a year.

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"I don't want to use an example of Hiroshima, I don't want to use an example of Nagasaki, but that was essentially the same thing. That ended that war," Trump told reporters while meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in The Hague.

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"Dear Mr. Japan, here's the story. You're going to pay a 25% tariff on your cars, you know? So we give Japan no cars. They won't take our cars."

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Central to the stalemate are tariffs on automobiles. Japan wants them lowered, while the United States has said that the 25% additional duty put into place by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is not up for discussion. It insists that the main subject of talks now are "reciprocal" tariffs set to kick in on July 9, which, if implemented, would take tariffs on most Japanese goods to 24% from the current 10%.

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