[Kenswing]

This thread is about Japan's decision not to allow spectators to watch the Olympics. As usual, two posters that can't stay on topic if their life depended on it. How did we get to the Capital insurrection and income disparity? It appears some will use any thread to push their agenda.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Bucco

Everyone can have an opinion....do you have an argument to make or just what you said....basically, I am right, and the rest of you are wrong.

For decades, the drag on demand growth stemming from rising inequality has been compensated for by other economic and policy developments—notably a long-running decline in interest rates. Going forward, however, these compensating mechanisms are likely to fail, which means that the inequality-induced drag on demand would translate directly into slower economic growth overall.

Fact that so many will not be rejoining the workforce is at play as well.

Inequity of wealth and opportunity leads to the US becoming a 3rd world country, which leads to Democracy being overthrown. Like a disease within EATS at an individual, internal influences in the US are now worst than external forces. Democracies can die a SLOW death!

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

This thread is about Japan's decision not to allow spectators to watch the Olympics. As usual, two posters that can't stay on topic if their life depended on it. How did we get to the Capital insurrection and income disparity? It appears some will use any thread to push their agenda.

But the real question is this: WHEN will these 2 figure out that the rest of us (normal) people don't give a rat's furry arse about their agenda?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

But the real question is this: WHEN will these 2 figure out that the rest of us (normal) people don't give a rat's furry arse about their agenda?

What is "Never", Alex?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

What is "Never", Alex?

Yes, Alex, I'll pick off-topic posts for $1600 please

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Very true wonder why they gave up the ticket revenue instead of requiring vaccines

Japan does NOT have vaccines available and we have them going to waste. Japan HAD to ban spectators to prevent a surge in cases. They are SMART people.

[Two Bills]

So!
As I understand from this thread.
The march on the Capitol, alongside the great inequality of wealth in the US, plus the virus, have caused the Japanese government to ban spectators from the Olympic Games.
Another factor was women with, and men without dangly bits, are plotting to steal all the medals from the American lady competitors.
And I was going to buy a new super sized tv, with all the bells and whistles to watch it.
I think I will stick to the old black and white tv, and watch old films.
Funny old world!

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Japan does NOT have vaccines available and we have them going to waste. Japan HAD to ban spectators to prevent a surge in cases. They are SMART people.

WRONG...
does japan have covid-19 vaccine - Google Search

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

So!
As I understand from this thread.
The march on the Capitol, alongside the great inequality of wealth in the US, plus the virus, have caused the Japanese government to ban spectators from the Olympic Games.
Another factor was women with, and men without dangly bits, are plotting to steal all the medals from the American lady competitors.
And I was going to buy a new super sized tv, with all the bells and whistles to watch it.
I think I will stick to the old black and white tv, and watch old films.
Funny old world!

I'm pretty sure they banned spectators because of fear of resurgence of COVID, particularly the delta variant. I very, very, VERY much doubt it hand anything to do with the capitol riot and even less to do with "wealth disparity", whatever that is. I call it a work disparity. Those who work in school and work at their jobs are able to accumulate some measure of wealth. Those that are extremely talented in sports or show business make big bucks, but still have to work hard. Those that sit on their behinds watching Oprah and pushing out 6 babies by 6 different fathers before age 24, have nothing. And that "disparity" was their choice

[Two Bills]

Of course it was the Covid.
I thought "As I understand from this thread." was the give away to the post, and to how off topic it had become.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Of course it was the Covid.
I thought "As I understand from this thread." was the give away to the post, and to how off topic it had become.

I thought it must be something like that, I very much doubted you would have posted that seriously

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by valuemkt

I wont be watching many (or perhaps any) events. Not about to support a bunch of spoiled brats who won't honor our flag, a bunch of basketball players with BLM stickers all over their jerseys, or "women" weightlifters with male members. not mention watching commercials from suddenly WOKE companies.. Just another travesty

I'm with you most of the way in your very thoughtful post. I'm going to watch until I see the first protest while I'm watching an award ceremony. My protest will be to click 'em. I'm sure they don't give a rats behind but it's all I've got.

I'd watch and enjoy the sport. They should keep their opinions about the word I can't say on here to themselves. Maybe I'll do what Archie Bunker did and demand equal time. Archie Bunker on Gun Control - YouTube
Archie speaks about a different subject but the idea is he got his chance to say his piece. CASE CLOSED.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Japan does NOT have vaccines available and we have them going to waste. Japan HAD to ban spectators to prevent a surge in cases. They are SMART people.

Really?

https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/h...ogramme-012021

[Swoop]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Really?

https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/h...ogramme-012021

You’re right, he’s one poster who will never let facts stop him from posting his feelings….

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

This thread is about Japan's decision not to allow spectators to watch the Olympics. As usual, two posters that can't stay on topic if their life depended on it. How did we get to the Capital insurrection and income disparity? It appears some will use any thread to push their agenda.

I suppose we got here the same way that the posters of post 6, 9, or 11 got to skin color, which I realize you do not consider political but it is. But that switch of subject was done quickly.

You folks who like to act as monitors are so hypocritical, it is really sad. I picked out posts 6, 9 and 11 quickly but I am sure there are or were many others as many posts have been deleted.

It amazing how quickly, the color of ones skin becomes of import in these threads. I have no idea what post may have preceded mine because of deletions.

Of course, even though one team has officially cited that as an issue for them in 2022, you monitors decide it’s not political thus you can can discuss and label on and on.

Heck, you would be upset if I mentioned in a Covid thread, the applause given to anyone who loudly expressed anti vaccine views during this past weekend....that is the kind of leadership we need.

I expressed my fears on what is happening, and these posts confirm my fears.