OT - Some amazing commentary coming from Japan these days

[Numdydar]

This is the second major comment from Japan in the last few weeks about the role in WWII to justify their actions.

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013 ... for-morale

[Hiltibrant]

Amazing? This guy's line of thought makes Berlusconi look like a woman's rights advocate O.o

[dr.hal]

Yes I've seen a few remarks over the past year or so as a reflection of this "restoration" party movement. As the article says, given the relatively high tensions between Japan and China over the south seas islands, this is not a good thing... It was hard enough to get Japan to "officially" recognize the concept of comfort women and condemn it long after it happened, to now see them step away from that condemnation. Nationalism has its place, but it can quickly go beyond what is needed or healthy.

[tocaff]

We continue to advance technologically, but the social continues to lag far behind.

[Shellshock]

Unfortunately, Japan still has a strong element of hard core nationalists. If you have ever visited Japan you have probably seen these black buses and vans driving around Tokyo playing loud music which is meant to inspire people to again revere the Emperor and drive out the foreigners. They will often park in front of train stations and do the same thing. The Korean embassy is a favorite target. One such bus drove around it for an hour blaring loud music. Despite this, the vast majority of the population just ignore them.

[decaro]

ORIGINAL: dr.hal

Yes I've seen a few remarks over the past year or so as a reflection of this "restoration" party movement ... It was hard enough to get Japan to "officially" recognize the concept of comfort women and condemn it long after it happened, to now see them step away from that condemnation ...

I thought things had changed in Japan after PM Abe was finally fired.

[danlongman]

Nationalism in Forners is a Very Bad Thing.

[Grfin Zeppelin]

I would love to Val this guy. Seriously.

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: Gräfin Zeppelin

I would love to Val this guy. Seriously.

Did you just 'verb' Val, Grafin? Just checkin'. [:)]

[sandman455]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Gräfin Zeppelin

I would love to Val this guy. Seriously.

Did you just 'verb' Val, Grafin? Just checkin'. [:)]

She did.

And the Fraulein can't just Val - or Stuka - a politician for saying something stupid. There's not enough AV support on the planet to maintain the operation tempo to get the job done.
[;)]

[kjnoel]

ORIGINAL: danlongman

Nationalism in Forners is a Very Bad Thing.

Brilliant. Not enough irony on these forums! [:D]

[GreyJoy]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Gräfin Zeppelin

I would love to Val this guy. Seriously.

Did you just 'verb' Val, Grafin? Just checkin'. [:)]

And why not Judying him? [:D]

[Kwik E Mart]

ORIGINAL: GreyJoy

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Gräfin Zeppelin

I would love to Val this guy. Seriously.

Did you just 'verb' Val, Grafin? Just checkin'. [:)]

And why not Judying him? [:D]

...getting stringbatted comes to mind...

[sventhebold]

...getting stringbatted comes to mind...
from Kwik E Mart
I must be getting tired or old.
I cant remember what that means..

[JeffroK]

Whats a stringbat??

I know my cricket bat had lots of holes in it but I never thought to blame the manufacturer!

[Terminus]

Possibly Stringbagged...

[Ddog]

ORIGINAL: dr.hal

Yes I've seen a few remarks over the past year or so as a reflection of this "restoration" party movement. As the article says, given the relatively high tensions between Japan and China over the south seas islands, this is not a good thing... It was hard enough to get Japan to "officially" recognize the concept of comfort women and condemn it long after it happened, to now see them step away from that condemnation. Nationalism has its place, but it can quickly go beyond what is needed or healthy.

Hey Doc,

Just because one misguided leader in the country pops off with some crazy, doesn't mean the country is heading one way or another. It happens in America all the time. I just chalk it up to attention getting and sensationalism. (which the media thrives on)

Just my opinion of course....for what it's worth