Japan plans to beef up military

[Greed and Death]

They don't have nuclear weapons, but they do have a crazy prime minister at the helm.

Obviously everyone knows that crazy prime ministers at the helm are completely harmelss.

If the prime minister goes crazy enough the people might demand the emperor be put back in power.

[-The Unified Earth Governments-]

Godzilla 2014 trailer must of scared em.

[Nationes Pii Redivivi]

It rather uncomfortable seeing Japan build up its military, when one of their highest ranking ministers said that they should 'learn from the Nazis' in regard to reforming their constitution.
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2013/08/10/commentary/asos-nazi-gaffe-tarnishes-abes-agenda-for-constitutional-revision/#.UrCPhfDxvtQ

[-The Unified Earth Governments-]

It rather uncomfortable seeing Japan build up its military, when one of their highest ranking ministers said that they should 'learn from the Nazis' in regard to reforming their constitution.
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2013/08/10/commentary/asos-nazi-gaffe-tarnishes-abes-agenda-for-constitutional-revision/#.UrCPhfDxvtQ

Remember the last time Japan tried to go something like that?

Lets just say not even their own people were going to stand up for that shit.

[Nationes Pii Redivivi]

It rather uncomfortable seeing Japan build up its military, when one of their highest ranking ministers said that they should 'learn from the Nazis' in regard to reforming their constitution.
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2013/08/10/commentary/asos-nazi-gaffe-tarnishes-abes-agenda-for-constitutional-revision/#.UrCPhfDxvtQ

Remember the last time Japan tried to go something like that?

Lets just say not even their own people were going to stand up for that shit.

What do you mean?

[-The Unified Earth Governments-]

Remember the last time Japan tried to go something like that?

Lets just say not even their own people were going to stand up for that shit.

What do you mean?

World War 2, Pacific Theater, Aggressive Japan.

I'm saying the US will kick their ass if Japan becomes aggressive to US interest and such, not that I would support it but I can see it happen if and only if Japan actually ever gets militant towards anyone.

[Nationes Pii Redivivi]

What do you mean?

World War 2, Pacific Theater, Aggressive Japan.

I'm saying the US will kick their ass if Japan becomes aggressive to US interest and such, not that I would support it but I can see it happen if and only if Japan actually ever gets militant towards anyone.

If it was against American interest, if Japan really want to antagonize America, America gave enough of a shit to 'kick their asses', and if they want to displease China so much as to lose the profitable Chinese market.

Just because they have a military that isn't a self-defense force, doesn't mean they will go imperialistic again.

[-The Unified Earth Governments-]

World War 2, Pacific Theater, Aggressive Japan.

I'm saying the US will kick their ass if Japan becomes aggressive to US interest and such, not that I would support it but I can see it happen if and only if Japan actually ever gets militant towards anyone.

If it was against American interest, if Japan really want to antagonize America, America gave enough of a shit to 'kick their asses', and if they want to displease China so much as to lose the profitable Chinese market.

Just because they have a military that isn't a self-defense force, doesn't mean they will go imperialistic again.

So why are you uncomfortable with them building up forces after the comment of a politician of theirs?

[Nationes Pii Redivivi]

If it was against American interest, if Japan really want to antagonize America, America gave enough of a shit to 'kick their asses', and if they want to displease China so much as to lose the profitable Chinese market.

Just because they have a military that isn't a self-defense force, doesn't mean they will go imperialistic again.

So why are you uncomfortable with them building up forces after the comment of a politician of theirs?

Because there is always that potential, and the people who are usually for these sorts of things usually have WWII nolstagia of their great Co-prosperity sphere.

[Independent Republic of Not My Problem]

I'm kind of surprised that they intend to buy V22s, considering the protests they held when the Marines began replacing the CH46s, stationed on Okinawa, with said aircraft.

[Hathradic States]

Good. They can't count on the US if China starts shit with them, and they are the only Asian nation that will be able to properly stand against China for any amount of time (not counting India or Russia)

[Vareiln]

No giant mechs? Japan, I am disappoint...

[Occupied Deutschland]

No giant mechs? Japan, I am disappoint...

Well, they did just pass that secrecy act didn't they?

I'm guessing the mechs, godzilla, and super-android weaponry they're building was hidden in a black part of the budget.

[Nationalist Eminral Republic]

What I'm saying is more Southeast Asian countries should follow Japan's lead.

I believe there's an ongoing arrangement with the Philippine Islands to help them modernize their military also.

Yeah. Japan's helping the Philippines too. They are also arranging agreements with the Pentagon for more military presence in the Philippines.

[Nationes Pii Redivivi]

Good. They can't count on the US if China starts shit with them, and they are the only Asian nation that will be able to properly stand against China for any amount of time (not counting India or Russia)

World War III,

China, North Korea?

Japan, America

[Vareiln]

Good. They can't count on the US if China starts shit with them, and they are the only Asian nation that will be able to properly stand against China for any amount of time (not counting India or Russia)

World War III,

China, North Korea?

Japan, America

I don't think China is that fond of North Korea...

[Nationes Pii Redivivi]

World War III,

China, North Korea?

Japan, America

I don't think China is that fond of North Korea...

Hence the Question Mark.

But we can add the Philipines into Team 'Murica.

[The Huskar Social Union]

Good. They can't count on the US if China starts shit with them, and they are the only Asian nation that will be able to properly stand against China for any amount of time (not counting India or Russia)

World War III,

China, North Korea?

Japan, America

Thats not really a world war though, more of a high level regional war.

[Occupied Deutschland]

World War III,

China, North Korea?

Japan, America

Thats not really a world war though, more of a high level regional war.

We'll get China diagonally through Europe and Russia.
THEN it'll be a world war.

[Nationes Pii Redivivi]

World War III,

China, North Korea?

Japan, America

Thats not really a world war though, more of a high level regional war.

Well, I'm guessing the Russia might as well join in on the fun, as well as our dearest friend, Britain, so yeah...not too sure about their participation yet.

[Nationalist Eminral Republic]

I don't think China is that fond of North Korea...

Hence the Question Mark.

But we can add the Philipines into Team 'Murica.

Definitely. I'm Filipino, and I can assure you that if I walk into the streets and ask 100 people if they want Americans back, most if not all of them will say yes.

[Nationalist Eminral Republic]

Thats not really a world war though, more of a high level regional war.

Well, I'm guessing the Russia might as well join in on the fun, as well as our dearest friend, Britain, so yeah...not too sure about their participation yet.

Russia might be on the neutral side.

[Vareiln]

Well, I'm guessing the Russia might as well join in on the fun, as well as our dearest friend, Britain, so yeah...not too sure about their participation yet.

Russia might be on the neutral side.

Russia would rather take the chance to sell arms to both sides and deal with Chechens.

[Arglorand]

they're not in the middle they're so far up americas ass they can taste the LFCS burgers unless you meant geographically in which case eh

You know it's getting more and more difficult for you to pretend not to be anglophobic when you hate america so much and are also a scottish secessionist.
A few months ago you'd probably have not been so blatant about your vitriol. Sure, let's make racist jokes about burgers and stuff. It's just anglos, who cares.

If making jokes about Americans eating burgers is suddenly anglophobia, fuck, well, it turns out I've been racist since the age of six.

Anyway, this is good. Very good. Japan's security is rather necessary in such a dangerous region, the PRC being just over a few narrow seas.

[Nationes Pii Redivivi]

You know it's getting more and more difficult for you to pretend not to be anglophobic when you hate america so much and are also a scottish secessionist.
A few months ago you'd probably have not been so blatant about your vitriol. Sure, let's make racist jokes about burgers and stuff. It's just anglos, who cares.

If making jokes about Americans eating burgers is suddenly anglophobia, fuck, well, it turns out I've been racist since the age of six.

Anyway, this is good. Very good. Japan's security is rather necessary in such a dangerous region, the PRC being just over a few narrow seas.

Only, neither side would want to disrupt the great trade thing they have going on.