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But in a twist, she also found herself sued by the professor’s wife, accused of adultery and causing mental distress under Japan’s civil code, which views extramarital relationships as an infringement of the marriage contract.

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Hysteria and the Vapors
Two sexist words that have gone out of use seem appropriate to use for Senator, clutching pearls.

Hysteria and the vapors are both terms historically used to describe certain medical conditions, primarily affecting women, that were popularly believed to be related to emotional or psychological factors. However, they were understood and interpreted differently in different time periods.
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@Dane Im not sure the story is true. It showed up a few days ago as a Feb post. Then today as a post from yesterday. Too good not to explore

The FBI Knows What Car Was Used In J6 DNC Pipe Bomb, But Refuses To Identify Prime Suspect https://thefederalist.com/2023/05/25/the-fbi-knows-what-car-was-used-in-j6-dnc-pipe-bomb-but-refuses-to-identify-prime-suspect/

An Associated Press review of court records shows that prosecutors in the more than 1,000 criminal cases from Jan. 6, 2021, are increasingly asking judges to impose fines on top of prison sentences to offset donations from supporters of the Capitol rioters.
https://apnews.com/article/capitol-riot-fundraisers-fines-clawback-justice-department-3490da93a6bea505e76bd249eeab72ba

Kevin McCarthy facing possible revolt as far-right House members start issuing threats https://www.rawstory.com/kevin-mccarthy-freedom-caucus-2660709204/

‘Trump Bucks’ promise wealth for MAGA loyalty. Some lose thousands. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-bucks-promise-wealth-maga-loyalty-lose-thousands-rcna84965 via

Retribution, not prayers?
Why are there never stories where people who clash with corporations or politicians can call the cops who come and beat the shit out of corporations and politicians #JusticeIsRigged
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