Nervous yet? I can't help but be a little uneasy by this development. Call me a cynic.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/18/asia/japan-military-constitution/index.html
It was bound to happen given China's military buildup.
I'm not exactly worried about Pearl Harbor 2.
Bothers me not at all. In fact, I'm rather pleased with the news.
I am more uneasy than pleased. The authoritarian way this seems to have been handled and the rough neighborhood that Japan is in gives me bad vibes. The last thing the US needs right now is a war in the Pacific.
China's expansion has to be checked.
The retreater in chief has proven America is an unreliable ally.
Therefore it was inevitable.
We haven't exactly abandoned Japan, but it is time for them to take a larger role in the Pac Rim. And we definitely need to be paying attention to alliances if we're serious about containing the ChiComms.
HA retreater in chief. I agree. Still...kinda makes me down, in a WWI sorta way.
Quote from: mirth on September 18, 2015, 09:00:53 PM
We haven't exactly abandoned Japan, but it is time for them to take a larger role in the Pac Rim. And we definitely need to be paying attention to alliances if we're serious about containing the ChiComms.
Aren't you supposed to be riding a taxi about now?
Ochitsukette Gussu-kun.
Japan now has number one besto quality hericopta destroyer!
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^^ For now. Once the gloves come off, I'm betting they amp up nicely.
Quote from: mirth on September 18, 2015, 08:19:08 PM
I'm not exactly worried about Pearl Harbor 2.
Unless it stars Ben Affleck...
That would be extemely worrisome.
I'd like to see Japan invest in some Shogun Warriors
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erm............
Quote from: undercovergeek on September 21, 2015, 03:39:48 PM
erm............
Yeah, that's a bit disturbing.
I'm thinking that someone is doing something to prevent the hijacking of images.
Fortunately Herb Trimpe was restored and all is well. :)
At least Japan has access to Godzilla and similar, which should give their forces a head start! :2funny:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9_eshPJG3I
Must say im a bit exited as to how this will affect the military buildup in Japan, now that they dont have to pretend all the hardware is for police duties only.
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^^Megazord's! Yay! O0
Quote from: Boggit on September 23, 2015, 11:56:52 AM
^^Megazord's! Yay! O0
{sigh} I'm just going to assume you're trolling Gundam fans and move along...
Wouldn't it be ironic if the Japanese purchase the Nimitz when the US retires her.
Quote from: OJsDad on September 28, 2015, 07:49:50 PM
Wouldn't it be ironic if the Japanese purchase the Nimitz when the US retires her.
On more than one level...
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Quote from: JasonPratt on September 28, 2015, 02:06:26 PM
Quote from: Boggit on September 23, 2015, 11:56:52 AM
^^Megazord's! Yay! O0
{sigh} I'm just going to assume you're trolling Gundam fans and move along...
LOL! :2funny: