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Volaris

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6. Right. Seems to me if the demand is spend more on your military,

Reply to LexVegas (Reply #4)

Fri Jun 20, 2025, 04:35 PM

Jun 20

The FIRST thing Japan is gonna do, is rebuild a blue-water navy.
I kinda remember us thinking that was a bad idea last time it happened (which is why we banned it)

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Pentagon says Japan must meet 'global standard' and spend 5% of GDP on defense [View all] Zorro Jun 20 OP

As a person of E. Asian descent other than Japan, this is thrilling to hear. nt LexVegas Jun 20 #1

Why? nt Shipwack Jun 20 #3

Sarcasm. No one in Asia wants a militarized Japan for obvious reasons. nt LexVegas Jun 20 #4

Right. Seems to me if the demand is spend more on your military, Volaris Jun 20 #6

China OC375 Jun 20 #2

Which delights the arms dealers. Ping Tung Jun 20 #5

I vote we give them some of the pentagon's money to put 'em over the top. Iggo Jun 20 #7