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best2002

(181 posts)
Thu May 2, 2013, 02:12 AM May 2013

How long will Japan keep romanticizing their invasions?

Each country has its own stance on different issues. We should not let these things affect diplomatic relations?
Yoshihide Suga, the Japanese government spokesperson said that the shrine visits and donations are private and should not affect diplomacy. Japanese students are taught that Japan was a victim of atomic bombs but not a major perpetrator of the war. This is the reason why Japan’s denial contrasts with Germany’s atonement. Unfortunately, many Japanese as well as the Japanese media, seem reluctant to reflect on this issue.
The nail that sticks out gets pounded. If Japan maintains its stance, it will one day be pounded.
(http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57580681/south-korea-china-angered-by-visit-to-yasukuni-war-shrine-by-japan-govt-ministers/)

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How long will Japan keep romanticizing their invasions? (Original Post) best2002 May 2013 OP
Forever mwrguy May 2013 #1
At least as long as TexasProgresive May 2013 #2

TexasProgresive

(12,155 posts)
2. At least as long as
Thu May 2, 2013, 06:58 AM
May 2013

some Southerners will continue to romanticize the "War of Northern Aggression". In other words, as long the Japanese have memory. Just when you think something is forgotten there will be a refresh and reboot of memory from some hidden backup data base.

I am amazed at the resurgence of Confederate "patriots" and Texas successionists.

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