JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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RepublicofTexas
Though Japan shares many traits with the West, I don't think that Japan is/ever will be a part of the West. That isn't necessarily a bad thing. Too many people confuse Westernization with modernization. A country can be modern and enlightened without being Western.
Australia and News Zealand aren't located in the West, but they are considered Western countries. Geography is not the only indicator.
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RepublicofTexas
The US doesn't "need" to have bases in Japan or a lot of other places, but it does help maintain US dominance in world affairs.
As for whether Japan "needs" Us bases, I believe despite the isolated scandals that hit the US bases (rapes, murders, etc.) and the noise pollution, the US bases have done more good than bad (at least in Japan). However, I believe Japan is fully capable of defending herself against North Korea, and despite tensions, I highly doubt Japan and China will ever come to blows.
Posted in: Does the U.S. need to have military bases anywhere in Japan?
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RepublicofTexas
I agree with that statement, but recently there has been an anti-immigration backlash throughout the EU and the developed world. The Dutch, the French, the Americans, everyone is starting to believe enough is enough. However, many forget that illegal immigrant/legal immigrant labor is what drove the housing and other booms that took place in countries like the US and Spain. Illegal immigrants are a major component of the US economy and just kicking them out will never work. However, the recent economic slowdown as well as harsher immigration laws and growing public apathy has caused the number of new arrivals to sharply decline in recent years.
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RepublicofTexas
Welcome to the world of medical care, it's not just in Japan, been to a US hospital lately?
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RepublicofTexas
Haha, even in Texas (reddest state in the US) most people believe that to be far-right propaganda.
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RepublicofTexas
What kind of idiotic generalization is that? Most Japanese parents love/care for for their children just as parents in other countries do.
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RepublicofTexas
Despite China's attempts to use the Olympics to demonstrate their "arrival" as a modern nation, I think the Olympics is merely going to reinforce the world's view that China's still medieval despite her military arsenal.
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RepublicofTexas
I'm usually open to the quirks of national cuisines but this is a little weird to me. Actually, more than a little weird...
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RepublicofTexas
I think the apology was a good thing, but I don't think compensation is. First of all a few generations have passed. Second, the Africans/Arabs who first captured the blacks as well as the primarily European traders who shipped the slaves over to be sold in the new world are also guilty. It's impossible to keep track of, not to mention the blacks who have immigrated/emigrated to and from America since.
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RepublicofTexas
It was for the best that the AKP was not banned. If you look at recent Turkish history, Islamists always become more radical after a party ban. The army's constant interference is counter-productive and merely increases fundamentalism. The only reason, Turkey seems to becoming more Islamic is the recent influx of rural Anatolians into the main cities. However in a few years once the Anatolians and others assimilate into the secular life of the main cities Turkey will return to its secular path. You can't just ban a party that enjoys the support of a vast majority, that's undemocratic.
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RepublicofTexas
I think the two are more alike than they claim.
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RepublicofTexas
I agree, there are so many better reasons to like/want to come to Japan.
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RepublicofTexas
I don't think anyone outside of the IOC is surprised by this.
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RepublicofTexas
Same as in any country, some are good, some are bad.
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RepublicofTexas
I think that is an unfair generalization. The American people are not anymore selfish than people from other countries. Also every government is looking out for their own interests, so the American gov't isn't anymore selfish than other gov'ts. It just seems like the Americans are selfish b/c they are the world's leading power, I think any country in America's position would act/be perceived in the same way.
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RepublicofTexas
I think they'll be about the same, both for the Japanese people and for the Japanese gov't.
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RepublicofTexas
Russian hypocrisy...
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RepublicofTexas
What? The Jewish lobby, is one of the most influential in the US. It's the main reason the US is such a staunch supporter of Israel.
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RepublicofTexas
Good for El Rey
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RepublicofTexas
Love matcha ice cream, good stuff.
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