apecNetworks said...

apecNetworks at 05:11 PM JST - 27th October

The fundamental problem w/ Afghanistan is that there is no definable target - it is a decentralized grouping of well versed fighters. Anyone taking a glance at the Soviet experience can see that w/ some modern armaments, the warlords can seriously hit and evade a much more powerful force. The…

Posted in Obama says he will not rush Afghanistan decision at 05:11 PM JST - 27th October
apecNetworks at 01:50 PM JST - 26th October

If there is a war on the horizon, PM Hatoyama may have to pay a "price" for the indiscretion.

Posted in No Futenma relocation, no transfer of Marines to Guam, Gates says at 01:50 PM JST - 26th October
apecNetworks at 01:44 PM JST - 26th October

"In a demonstration, an MSDF vessel showed how it fends off approaching pirate boats in the sea off Somalia by emitting a special sound that annoys pirates."

I am of the opinion still that bombing pirate ships w/ post-dated natto would be an effective deterrent especially on hot, sweltering days.

Posted in Kan encourages MSDF to brace for N Korean threat, fight terrorism at 01:44 PM JST - 26th October
apecNetworks at 04:33 PM JST - 25th October

To S7ro9kGm3aQ:

"Japan is going to suffer the same problems the UK has with its Europe/US relationship."

Bingoooo! That is very insightful. Japan is closely aligned to US interests and, historically very insular being detached as an "island state". Historically, if Japan does nothing special, they can be "players", but…

Posted in Japan sees ASEAN at core of East Asian community, but stresses U.S. ties at 04:33 PM JST - 25th October
apecNetworks at 08:57 AM JST - 24th October

Correction:

With adequate preparation, a difficult situation can sometimes reveal an obvious solution.

Posted in No Futenma relocation, no transfer of Marines to Guam, Gates says at 08:57 AM JST - 24th October
apecNetworks at 08:47 AM JST - 24th October

If there is one message I could convey to YuriOtani, it is - in REAL foreign policy, there is at least a third option, possibly more, but implementation is much harder. The results in the mid and long term may be better. APEC was and is a third option.

Posted in No Futenma relocation, no transfer of Marines to Guam, Gates says at 08:47 AM JST - 24th October
apecNetworks at 05:05 AM JST - 24th October

"When the going gets tough, the tough goes shopping"

PM Hatoyama is doing the correct thing - if the situation is difficult, take time to research the complete situation since DPJ is new. Also, he should wait until he talks w/ the Director of the NSA to see what the…

Posted in No Futenma relocation, no transfer of Marines to Guam, Gates says at 05:05 AM JST - 24th October
apecNetworks at 06:01 PM JST - 23rd October

Sorta like, a fuel truck is having major electrical problems, but the truck has always run like crap, so don't fix anything?

Posted in No Futenma relocation, no transfer of Marines to Guam, Gates says at 06:01 PM JST - 23rd October
apecNetworks at 05:32 PM JST - 23rd October

These problems about bases in Okinawa will persist until the US Govt. decides to bring the "pros" that can address the underlying problems leading up to the base issue - social concerns. He is not mainstream intelligentsia, but former Prof. Chalmers Johnson should be advising on methods to control problems…

Posted in No Futenma relocation, no transfer of Marines to Guam, Gates says at 05:32 PM JST - 23rd October
apecNetworks at 09:53 AM JST - 22nd October

To Ptolemy:

"Dugout Doug" covered his a$$ 100% of the time but left a similar protection for others 0% of the time.

I'll bite. Gen. MacArthur had his faults, and somewhat took orders, but to say he never cared about casualties is a gross error. He was more a "poet…

Posted in No Futenma relocation, no transfer of Marines to Guam, Gates says at 09:53 AM JST - 22nd October