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Japan allows Emperor Akihito to become the first ruler in 200 years to abdicate the throne

aka The Diet approved a bill to allow abdication. Do note that it's a one-time use for Emperor Akihito only.

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In other news....

Journalists drink too much, are bad at managing emotions, and operate at a lower level than average, according to a new study

(05-18-2017, 06:04 PM)Colossus Wrote: [ -> ]

(05-18-2017, 03:03 PM)Psychospacecow Wrote: [ -> ]Net Neutrality in the states is dead.
https://www.engadget.com/2017/05/18/the-...ce=Twitter


1 hour and 22 minutes.
Fuck these people who disparage democracy and make light of it as if it were a reality show.
If a large chunk of the US audience for any given site suddenly drops off, this is why. Sorry if I'm gone.

I have a feeling that nothing will change..... Right away.
Maybe in a year or so we might start seeing a ripple.
Give it about 5-10 years and everything will be completely different.

Its gonna end badly. I can feel it.

Dangerous move, Sweden, dangerous move.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39995687

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/...explosion/

An Ariana Grande concert was attacked by a suicide bomb. Grande herself is fine but 22 people were killed and almost 60 were injured, a number that has increased as the original estimates were 19 killed and 50 injured. A second bomb went off because there was no way to disarm before it blew up, but it was controlled so the possibility of further injuries or casualties are not likely to have been caused by it. The attack was at the Manchester Arena, a popular location for sporting events like WWE, WCPW, or concerts for those touring all around the world when they visit the UK, while the concert was letting out. Police suspect that the attack was carried out by a lone bomber, but they are investigating just to make sure there was no more people involved. They did confirm though, that the bomber did not survive. The names of the attacker and those who did not survive or were injured, have not been released, and some may not yet have been identified.

(05-18-2017, 06:04 PM)Colossus Wrote: [ -> ]

(05-18-2017, 03:03 PM)Psychospacecow Wrote: [ -> ]Net Neutrality in the states is dead.
https://www.engadget.com/2017/05/18/the-...ce=Twitter


1 hour and 22 minutes.
Fuck these people who disparage democracy and make light of it as if it were a reality show.
If a large chunk of the US audience for any given site suddenly drops off, this is why. Sorry if I'm gone.

I have a feeling that nothing will change..... Right away.
Maybe in a year or so we might start seeing a ripple.
Give it about 5-10 years and everything will be completely different.

I wouldn't expect it to be in effect long enough for that to happen. Republicans will be out of office in three years and if Trump does get impeached or decides to step down, a lot of people he hired will go with him. If people get angry enough about this, this guy will probably get replaced by someone better who will get IP's back under Title II. Even if we have have to wait until 2020 or 2021, it won't last.

R.I.P to those lost

http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003726842

http://imgur.com/a/vOrWa

Venezuela has prohibited the import of various items, including things such as gas masks and first aid kits.

A helicopter attacked the Supreme Court in Venezuela on Tuesday. The pilot of said helicopter is police officer Oscar Pérez.

The Venezuelan parliament was attacked today by government supporters.

A recap of the other stuff that happened today.

(06-28-2017, 10:54 AM)Kakariko Kid Wrote: [ -> ]A helicopter attacked the Supreme Court in Venezuela on Tuesday. The pilot of said helicopter is police officer Oscar Pérez.

Meanwhile, ALL this other stuff was happening as well yet even people inside the country were unaware of it.

A bit late, I know. Still worth pointing out.

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In other news.

‘Good Samaritan’ Beaten, Called Sexual Predator After Locating Lost 2-Year-Old Girl in Florida

(07-05-2017, 06:18 PM)ZpaceJ0ck0 Wrote: [ -> ]The Venezuelan parliament was attacked today by government supporters.

A briefing of the other stuff that happened today.

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(06-28-2017, 10:54 AM)Kakariko Kid Wrote: [ -> ]A helicopter attacked the Supreme Court in Venezuela on Tuesday. The pilot of said helicopter is police officer Oscar Pérez.

A bit late, I know. But while all the action surrounding the chooper was happening, ALL this other stuff was happening as well and people just were unaware of it.

Wow. That's a lot going on.

I need to pay more attention to governments, politics, and such. Not just around the world, but I don't know enough about what's going on in the USA.