Lmao. The self own here is truly incredible.
I recently spent two weeks in Japan, and I have to say, the trip really opened my eyes to just how much better we could be doing here in America.
I’m not exaggerating. Some of the differences were shocking.
Here are a few things I noticed:
- In two weeks traveling through some of the most densely populated cities in the world, I saw TWO visibly homeless people. TWO!
I saw just ONE person who appeared to be struggling with drug addiction.
- The high-speed rail system was incredible. Clean, affordable, fast, and efficient. Meanwhile, Americans are still arguing about whether high-speed rail is even worth building.
- I never once felt unsafe walking around with my kids, even in massive cities surrounded by thousands of people.
- There were barely any public trash cans, yet somehow the streets were almost spotless.
- The difference in income inequality was noticeable. The infrastructure, housing, and public services reflected a society that seems to take much more pride in making everyday life work for everyone.
Now, I already know what some people on the right are going to say.
“Japan doesn’t have mass immigration!”
“Japan isn’t run by Democrats!”
OK, but can we stop turning EVERYTHING into a partisan argument for five minutes?
Japan isn’t perfect. It has its own serious problems, and I’m not pretending two weeks makes me an expert on the country.
But what I saw made one thing painfully obvious to me.
We have normalized so many problems in America that we’ve convinced ourselves they’re simply unavoidable.
Homelessness. Dirty streets. Failing infrastructure. Terrible public transportation. People feeling unsafe in their own communities.
Why?
We are one of the wealthiest nations in human history. We have the money. We have the technology. We have the talent.
What we seem to lack is the willingness to stop making excuses and demand better.
I’m proud to be an American. But being proud of your country shouldn’t mean pretending other countries haven’t figured out how to do certain things better.
Patriotism isn’t ignoring America’s problems. It’s wanting America to be better.
And after spending two weeks in Japan, I’m more convinced than ever that we can do a whole lot better.
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That community note.
😭😭😭
I'm not playing GTA6.
Because I'm 45. I have a full-time job, kids, and a wife, and a happy life. I like doing things.
Besides, it looks lame. Everything about it, and not just the content, is just a reflection of how society has gone down the tubes.
*This isn't me shitting on gamers. If this post upsets you, you need to reevaluate your life.
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Asked his barber for the duke nukem
BREAKING: One person dead and four injured after shooting in Washington, Jeffery W. Carroll the Interim Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department, tells the media.
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Oh no Khaled! Someone made a joke you didnt like, how terrible for you.
You're Egyptian, correct?
Remind me how you treated Coptic Christians in your country.
Im sure they wish the worst thing that happened to them was a joke.
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"Reputations in tatters for nothing"
How do you think their partners feel about them doing coke with prostitutes for breakfast?
Nobody but themselves to blame.
Dumbass.
BREAKING: The Sydney Swans
so called Pullman 5 have officially been exonerated by Victoria Police.
Why this dragged on for so long is anyone’s guess.
Careers destroyed in the process.
Reputations in tatters.
For nothing.
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Lmao.
The Sacramento Kings feel like they drafted a generational superstar in Darius Acuff Jr., per @sam_amick
(Via @Sactown1140)
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Lebron James at 40 years old has played with,
Anthony Davis
Luka Doncic
Austin Reeves
Joel Embiid
Jaylen Brown
VJ Edgecomb
Tyrese Maxey
Michael Jordan at 40 played with
Kwame Brown and Tryonne Lue.
And people wonder why he didnt make the playoffs.
🤣🤣🤣
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40% from the field
32% from 3
On a 1-10 team
Some team about to get fleeced and send Three 1sts for him. Lmao.
Darius Acuff Jr. over his last 7 games:
29 PTS - 4 REB - 6 AST
32 PTS - 5 REB - 10 AST
22 PTS - 3 REB - 8 AST
22 PTS - 3 REB - 12 AST
25 PTS - 5 REB - 6 AST
38 PTS - 5 REB - 9 3PM
34 PTS - 6 REB - 14 AST
This isn’t normal…
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