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Oyabun

May 23 2007, 06:31 PM

http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic...EWS01/705240304

ryukyu magic

May 23 2007, 09:26 PM

So what is this? A Complete relocation of Marines from Okinawa to Guam? Or the same idea that was passed a couple of years ago of a percentage of Marines transferred to Guam?

So that's what 7-8,000 Marines of the 47,000 American Military presently on the Islands.. Somehow that costs Japan most of the money? I don't get it.

forneek8ter

Jul 2 2007, 11:02 AM

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So what is this? A Complete relocation of Marines from Okinawa to Guam? Or the same idea that was passed a couple of years ago of a percentage of Marines transferred to Guam?

So that's what 7-8,000 Marines of the 47,000 American Military presently on the Islands.. Somehow that costs Japan most of the money? I don't get it.

What this means is more fresh meat for Guam guys to practice our fighting and taking out our stress on jarheads.

splur

Jul 3 2007, 06:21 AM

poor guam.

Ogumo

Jul 3 2007, 11:07 AM

I'll be interested when all of these animals are gone.

AznPerson

Jul 10 2007, 07:28 AM

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I'll be interested when all of these animals are gone.

They won't leave fool, you'll understand that when you finally ge the American c*ck out of your @$$.

dance_NRG

Jul 12 2007, 02:16 AM

Japan's elites have effectively merged with America's. The troop relocation and any funding dispute are really semantics. The recent defense minister's comments about a-bombs reflect the new combined party line. In time (think generations), you will see this propaganda as the norm or the whole nuke episode downplayed significantly even in Japan's own history books. History won't be allowed get in the way of the alliance.

I would trust Japan to look after its own interest. Fundamentally, I believe Japan seeks equality, acceptance and leadership at pinnacle of the Big Game across all spectrums - economic, political, military, and cultural influence. Partnering with US is one way to do it, possibly. It is a dangerous tightrope though. America's insidious cultural incursion/domination has many pitfalls and unwanted effects for Japan. Perception can become reality. The cliche "Becareful what you wish for. You may just get it." Imitate another so completely, and you risk losing your identity completely without even knowing it. Japan isn't alone in facing this risk, but they are at the bleeding edge of it for at least the last 20 years.

ryukyu magic

Jul 12 2007, 06:37 PM

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Japan's elites have effectively merged with America's. The troop relocation and any funding dispute are really semantics. The recent defense minister's comments about a-bombs reflect the new combined party line. In time (think generations), you will see this propaganda as the norm or the whole nuke episode downplayed significantly even in Japan's own history books. History won't be allowed get in the way of the alliance.

I would trust Japan to look after its own interest. Fundamentally, I believe Japan seeks equality, acceptance and leadership at pinnacle of the Big Game across all spectrums - economic, political, military, and cultural influence. Partnering with US is one way to do it, possibly. It is a dangerous tightrope though. America's insidious cultural incursion/domination has many pitfalls and unwanted effects for Japan. Perception can become reality. The cliche "Becareful what you wish for. You may just get it." Imitate another so completely, and you risk losing your identity completely without even knowing it. Japan isn't alone in facing this risk, but they are at the bleeding edge of it for at least the last 20 years.

I'm sorry but what exactly is the Japanese identity that's so in danger of being overtaken by American culture? I will say horrible American brand names like McDonalds and horrible diets invading the country is what's troubling. You simply can't stop what's going on. The only reason it hasn't happened to China is because their Government and Freedom is the $hitz and it took the LONG ENOUGH to get to where they're going.