Would you fight for Japan?

[Barone1551]

Originally Posted by KuranUSA

No,it won't do any good. at all. ever.
This all changed on december the seventh,1941. Peral harbour immediately thrust America into a war in which the general public knew nothing about the enemy. All they knew was that they had been attacked,so it was time to respond in force. The news immediatley responded with the kind of propaganda that any war brings,that of the"savege Japanese,who still use swords,who eat their captives(really,they said that) and live in wooden huts.' This was broadcasted for four and a half years,and so naturally people who never saw a Japanese person themselves started to believe it. Then the atomic bombs droped,and people were happy.

It continues to this day,because while the propaganda has stopped,people by and large still belive in the'them Japs' image brought home by the war.

Should Japan have it's own army? Definitley. It is any one country's right to have an army to defend itself,and attack another should it be nessescary. There is no reason for Japan not to have it's own army.

Propaganda was used by all sides. Japan was no exception. They had the same feelings towards the Americans, and especially toward chinese, and koreans.

[KyokoUK]

Originally Posted by Barone1551

I feel "keeping the boot on" is a bit strong. Japan is not the US lap dog. America cannot make Japan do whatever it wants. That is why the peace and security treaty exist. But I ask you, whats normal? For Japans most recent military history, "normal" is what they were like in WWII. Before that "normal" was samurai. Japan has greatly benefited from this relationship, and can greatly benefit from it. Especially now with the recession.

Are you saying Samurai were a bad thing? Do you think there are no more Samurai? And why is it that it seems so many Americans want to take karate, to wave about swords and say they are samurai. May I quote, okay sort of quote, O-rin Ishi-I "Silly white girl, likes to play with samurai swords."

[KyokoUK]

Originally Posted by KuranUSA

It continues to this day,because while the propaganda has stopped,people by and large still belive in the'them Japs' image brought home by the war.

And yes, while in America I was once called, "a slant eyed yellow devil" I'm still not sure if the person thought they were making a joke or if they were serious but we...the world...need to wake up from sleeping the early last century and start looking at one another not from what WAS but for what is to be because our world teeters on the brink of world war even now and two atomics are not going to suffice this time. I hate to think about what some may think is a prudent answer........

[Barone1551]

Originally Posted by KyokoUK

Are you saying Samurai were a bad thing? Do you think there are no more Samurai? And why is it that it seems so many Americans want to take karate, to wave about swords and say they are samurai. May I quote, okay sort of quote, O-rin Ishi-I "Silly white girl, likes to play with samurai swords."

Well for most part, at least in the terms of military, samurai are not around. And they were not a bad thing. But you say "normal" like it is the same for everyone. Japan does not have much of a "normal" military past. As I stated earlier. Most recently it was WWII, and not too much before that, Japan still had samurai. Im merely stating "normal" isnt as easy as you make it seem.

[evanny]

Originally Posted by Sitron

hostile China.

that damn China - most ancient civilization that has survived in whole world without any changes from 2nd century ad until 1912. damn apes who have no manga, only lame dude called Confucian who probably couldn't write. and how they dare to have the most records of their ancient history left than any other culture but again with no manga records!

sarcasm, if anyone has problems getting it...

P.S any person dumb enough to say that they will go to war for manga and anime should be sent to gas chambers specially when they have no idea what culture means and that practically every nation sucks chinas d*ck when it comes to it.

[File0]

Originally Posted by evanny

that damn China - most ancient civilization that has survived in whole world without any changes from 2nd century ad until 1912. damn apes who have no manga, only lame dude called Confucian who probably couldn't write. and how they dare to have the most records of their ancient history left than any other culture but again with no manga records!

sarcasm, if anyone has problems getting it...

P.S any person dumb enough to say that they will go to war for manga and anime should be sent to gas chambers specially when they have no idea what culture means and that practically every nation sucks chinas d*ck when it comes to it.

China do have manga too as Chinese mangakas are exist, though it is pronounced as manhua So they have no reasons at all!!!

[dogsbody70]

Originally Posted by JamboP26

If Scotland had their own army, I'd still choose Japan but with more thought in to it. The fact it's the British Army, really puts me off. Also, I love the Japanese national anthem. I hate God Save The Queen, & prefer the Flower of Scotland. The British Army would play God Save The Queen. Its a petty argument, but just how I feel. Its a true test of how much people love Japan, this thread

Jambo You have not even been to Japan-- how can you say such things. You know not what you say.

La la land definitely. what has national anthems got to do with anything. Its those who fight and kill and get killed and you would do it to save Japan--

They are perfectly capable of fighting for themselves. Read more on war and its effects.

So if the Japanese fought scotland-- you would be on the side of the Japanese.

doesn't Afghanistan and Iraq demonstrate the loss of lives and all the injuries afflicted on both sides.


There is plentyof anime to stretch around the world too many times.


Who needs to save That?

[dogsbody70]

Originally Posted by JamboP26

It doesn't necessarily have to be about war. If I was given the choice to play for Brazil in the World Cup, or Japan, I'd choose Japan. I know if I were to play for Brazil, the chances of winning the World Cup would be greater, but I would prefer to try and win it with a team I love. Tbh, on PS3 football games, I use Japan the most, and I even beat Argentina 1-0 on World Class mode.

You think that your football skills would help Brazil win the World CUP? its not exactly like Playstation.

But back to the OP's original question, I wouldn't join up to the army, but if I did, I would choose to join Japan in defence of a country I love that has a rich history and culture

don' t you think Scotland also has a rich history culture.

You seem to love a country that you have never visited.


There are plenty of historical programmes on TV re Scotland and ENGLAND etc.

[Ronin4hire]

Originally Posted by evanny

that damn China - most ancient civilization that has survived in whole world without any changes from 2nd century ad until 1912. damn apes who have no manga, only lame dude called Confucian who probably couldn't write. and how they dare to have the most records of their ancient history left than any other culture but again with no manga records!

sarcasm, if anyone has problems getting it...

P.S any person dumb enough to say that they will go to war for manga and anime should be sent to gas chambers specially when they have no idea what culture means and that practically every nation sucks chinas d*ck when it comes to it.

lol... whatever "Latvia"

I had to look up where that was. Latvia is nothing but a pimple on the giant ass of Russia.

[dogsbody70]

Originally Posted by evanny

that damn China - most ancient civilization that has survived in whole world without any changes from 2nd century ad until 1912. damn apes who have no manga, only lame dude called Confucian who probably couldn't write. and how they dare to have the most records of their ancient history left than any other culture but again with no manga records!

sarcasm, if anyone has problems getting it...

P.S any person dumb enough to say that they will go to war for manga and anime should be sent to gas chambers specially when they have no idea what culture means and that practically every nation sucks chinas d*ck when it comes to it.

Well considering the cruelty towards animals in CHINA and the way they use slave labour-- and also the wonderful way they chose to break little girls feet so she would forever be in pain-- all to tittilate the men.


MUCH WISDOM has come from CHINA but also terrible cruelty towards its own people AND TIBETANS.