mushroomcloud said...

mushroomcloud at 12:32 AM JST - 6th September

Right, similar to japan's expansionist mentality in the 1930's and 40's, and we all know how badly that went for japan.

Posted in Japan defense report warns of China's military expansion in space at 12:32 AM JST - 6th September
mushroomcloud at 11:53 PM JST - 5th September

"We have been trying to undo Article 9 ever since the Korean War. It's at US insistence at the time that there's is a SDF today. The Japanese aren't chained to their constitution, they're clinging to it."

Precisely. The fact that the japanese are clinging to Article 9 means by…

Posted in Japan defense report warns of China's military expansion in space at 11:53 PM JST - 5th September
mushroomcloud at 10:57 PM JST - 5th September

China's military expansion in space and other fields is a natural extension of a rising nation. She is merely stretching her legs.

If japan was not chained to their US imposed constitution, and, if japan was not locked in a dire economic condition for nearly 20 years, one could expect…

Posted in Japan defense report warns of China's military expansion in space at 10:57 PM JST - 5th September
mushroomcloud at 12:45 AM JST - 4th September

Fukuda was no lackey of China, but the japanese population probably thought otherwise of him.

If they bring back Koizumi, it's best for China to simply ignore him as was the case in the past.

Posted in China praises Fukuda for aiding thaw in Sino-Japanese relations at 12:45 AM JST - 4th September
mushroomcloud at 11:29 PM JST - 3rd September

Hopefully, whoever takes the PM role will be better than the last 2.

"After two political misfires in such a short time, Japan looks increasingly incapable of producing strong leadership despite facing a host of pressing issues, from the rise of neighboring China to crucial upcoming domestic elections."

-NY Times,…

Posted in Koike emerges as contender for prime minister at 11:29 PM JST - 3rd September
mushroomcloud at 03:39 AM JST - 3rd September

Clearly, japan needs to take charge with clean energy. I think this will be a great way for japan to take a regional role as most of her neighbors are not all that good in their energy consumption habits.

Also, japan can take the lead in advancing ways to care…

Posted in McCain expects Japan to take lead role in regional, global affairs at 03:39 AM JST - 3rd September
mushroomcloud at 06:20 PM JST - 2nd September

Everyone here seems to be talking about japan's relatively weak stature compared to China.

But here's an area where japan can take a lead regional role, clean energy.

Posted in McCain expects Japan to take lead role in regional, global affairs at 06:20 PM JST - 2nd September
mushroomcloud at 06:13 PM JST - 2nd September

They all look rather stocky.

Posted in Best jeanists at 06:13 PM JST - 2nd September
mushroomcloud at 08:57 AM JST - 2nd September

"Also, the same party being in charge basically since 1955 is not an indicator for lack of stability. In fact, a little more change would serve Japan well."

So called democracy, or one party state?

Posted in Fukuda resigns as prime minister to avoid political vacuum; Aso says he's willing to run for PM at 08:57 AM JST - 2nd September
mushroomcloud at 05:16 AM JST - 2nd September

For a so called 'democracy', japan has proven to be one of the least stable ones in modern times.

Hope that, along with their poor showing at the Olympics, japan can turn things around, for their sake to save some face.

No one, not least the japanese people, wants to…

Posted in Fukuda resigns as prime minister to avoid political vacuum; Aso says he's willing to run for PM at 05:16 AM JST - 2nd September