JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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The PRC Admiral was "drawing a line in the sand".
Posted in: U.S. admiral: China's carrier killer won't stop U.S. Navy
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Several weeks ago, a high ranking PRC Naval Admiral was pretty clear of the situation near the Taiwan Strait, or more specifically, his intense interest in stopping a carrier task force (read USS Washingtion). His conclusion was, they would not be able to stop the task force, but stopped they will be. There are very few things that can answer that question, but he did not elaborate.
Also, that article was soon gone, and I can't find it anymore. There are people in DC sweating it out.
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Japan’s Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara, "Welcome to GeoStrategic Politics".
Posted in: Russian FM talks tough to Maehara on dispute with Japan
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To Vulcan,
"Stay away from guys holding swords, like the book cover photo and stick with open handed techniques because that is what you'll always have with you."
I'm not an expert in these things, but acquainted. It is someone like you that should at least learn basic swordplay. Example: in a back alley w/ multiple players (say 3) that knows how to use knives. This is for real, and the only thing lying around is a broken mop handle - Kendo will get you out of that alley w/ minor injuries. The things you are good at will finish the situation.
Posted in: The Essence of Budo
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To Yabits,
I guess you don't give any value to the famous "malaise" speech by former Pres. Carter? At a certain high level, the US was "losing" the Cold War, but perspective is important.
"What drove the last nails in the coffin was the Soviets' invasion of Afghanistan. How did they get suckered into attacking that godforsaken country? The answer is some savvy maneuvering by a guy named Zbigniew Brzezinski."
That would explain why the US is sooooooo eager to do the same? The "Graveyard of Empires".
Posted in: Reagan's legacy weighed amid 100th birthday events
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To Zurcronium, Re: For Your Records Only
"He prolonged the Cold War by manipulating the CIA information about Russia and pretending Russia was a threat, so that when Russia did collapsed the USA was surprised."
When Pres. Reagan came into Office, the US was "losing" the Cold War in terms of influence, but not military hardware. In 1987, he knew that the Cold War was coming to a conclusion, but may not have told too many people. By 1987, he was not in control of US Foreign Policy, and that can be confirmed by USSR records at that time that they saw Pres. Reagan as a mere shadow of the "Great Lion" when he came into office. Those who took over, are essentially those who are in command today.
Posted in: Reagan's legacy weighed amid 100th birthday events
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Former Pres. Reagan was unusual in that he personified the average American, right or left. There truly was a love for country and people saw that. His son is correct, a part of the Pres. was reserved for his own person, and rarely if ever shown politically - he was a pragmatist and very smart, but very down to earth values. He was PRES. REAGAN in the first term w/ his friends/confidantes around him. He was compromised in his second term.
Good night, Mr. President.
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Is this info tooooooo high? I have better info.
To The_Sicilian,
It seems appropriate that you brought up, "The start was in 1995.....". It was in the mid 1990's that I was given explicitly what is in Tokyo covertly. The operatives wanted me to know how much control and influence they had in Tokyo, which involves the bureaucrats. They not only told me what was there, but also proved it by forecasting what would happen regardless of what the LDP did. They were bragging to me the extent of control they acquired since they helped the LDP come about. Info from the Koizumi group recently made it obvious that the DPJ was in for a rough ride. US presence in Tokyo is invisible - many Americans know this.
Posted in: Hatoyama blames bureaucrats for his failure on Futenma issue
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The showdown w/ SecDef Gates said it all.
Posted in: Hatoyama blames bureaucrats for his failure on Futenma issue
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To The_Sicilian,
As you can see, the info I have is at a high level, from the "horse's mouth".
Posted in: Hatoyama blames bureaucrats for his failure on Futenma issue
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This can be argued, but that 2006 US Base Agreement was a product negotiated by the Koizumi Cabinet and the LDP. Former PM Hatoyama didn't "agree" to it, and that is why there was that showdown w/ SecDef Gates. The DPJ was not in sync w/ the 2006 Agreement, and former PM Hatoyama wanted it changed. He was given a rude awakening on just how the LDP governed in Tokyo, and how they did have great influence even after losing the Lower House. It was lesson that had to be confronted, since the LDP was essentially in control of Japanese politics until recently, and probably did not confer any sensitive info to the DPJ. Things occurred as I anticipated to some degree.
Posted in: Hatoyama blames bureaucrats for his failure on Futenma issue
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From my perspective, former PM Hatoyama did an OK job. The LDP has been in power since 1955, and the bureaucrats that he refers to is now 2nd and 3rd Generation hired/working w/ the LDP side. The DPJ does not have influence outside of the majority in the Lower House. It was only a matter of time before the DPJ falters from the setup in Tokyo that has rooted itself since 1955. It was a painful lesson, but a lesson that had to be experienced.
That showdown between DefSec Gates and himself was incredibly informative to me, but that is for my own personal records.
Posted in: Hatoyama blames bureaucrats for his failure on Futenma issue
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This thread reminds me of US propaganda. The change in the PRC military is a "red herring", b/c the US was responsible for providing the essential technology and economic stimulus that the US claims "a threat". It's like buying a gun to give to someone for a gift. The following year, the giver of the gun is claiming the gun owner is a criminal psychopath b/c he has a gun.
In the final analysis, the US is pursuing an offensive foreign policy, which is the MOST expensive form of policy. To prevail, it takes at least 10 times the capabilities than the foe. This policy is characteristic of an Empire, and generally has nothing to do w/ the national security of the country fundamentally, resembles a resource accumulation policy.
Posted in: As China grows more assertive, U.S., Japan push back
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To M51T,
"apec, if they are 'secret' US plans, there's a high chance that no one here knows, right? Unless wikileaks have exposed them."
It's not that kind of secret. Higher levels in govt. would know parts or aspects of the "plan" in various countries. Example would be the recent defense agreement among Iran,PRC and Turkey. It's a secret to the public. As far as Wikileaks, it does seem odd to me, and still waiting to see how things unfold - I find the timing odd.
Posted in: As China grows more assertive, U.S., Japan push back
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There is war in the air, and it has been planned long, loooooong time ago. Exciting times.
Posted in: As China grows more assertive, U.S., Japan push back
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A warning to future Asia Specialists - if you can understand and explain what US Foreign Policy is at the highest levels of academics, management will get ticked off.
Posted in: As China grows more assertive, U.S., Japan push back
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Well, from a macro view of Japan's economy, they have been doing a good job in keeping the keel steady since former PM Koizumi. Japan will have problems as the USD$ is being devalued w/ QE and QE2. The environment is bad, Japan is reacting to the changes in the situation.
Posted in: Kan, referring to Japan's debt rating cut, says fiscal discipline vital
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To Athletes,
We were caught off guard when the Asian Financial Crisis started, but dab nab it, we were ready in Malaysia. I think that helped ROK somewhat.
Posted in: South Korea could be model for Japan’s economic development
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To Airion,
I am not bragging, b/c there isn't any benefit in doing so here on JT. These posts are for those who knows what I am discussing, and filling out blanks that they might not have. Also, there are those who can correct what I post, and surprisingly, corrections do come from the most unexpected sources.
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The economic analysis seems irrelevant. If this comparison can be made, the ROK can be compared w/ the US or the PRC. Scale is different.
Posted in: South Korea could be model for Japan’s economic development