Shinzo Abe

The Donald just learned why American cars don't sell in Japan.

Goodbye President Obama! Japan is mourning your imminent departure. It is mourning because you were such a good friend, an exceptionally predictable ruler, and a truly traditional imperialist. You spoke so well, and tormented all those unruly colonies with admirable zeal and effectiveness!
What is soon coming is untested and therefore frightening. Obedient and disciplined Japan historically detests unpredictability.

Philippines, for decades a limping invalid, poor and suffering from countless ailments, is now suddenly finding itself at the vanguard, reshuffling the entire Asia Pacific, sending Western imperialists packing.
In Manila, where the US used to roam unopposed, now Russian warships are calling on goodwill and symbolic visits.

U.S. ally Japan has pledged six new patrol boats to Vietnam.

Fake anarchists, urgent change and Obama's legacy + this day in history w/Prohibition and our song of the day by London Grammar on your Morning Monarchy for January 16, 2017.

While I normally do not do a News and Views on an op-ed piece, I believe this one by former Reagan Administration Treasury department…
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[Prefatory Note: The press release and open letter to the Japanese Prime Minister concern the complex issues surrounding the ethos and politics of apology. I would have liked the statement to include an acknowledgement of accountability by the U.S. Government.

Fear of “The Enemy” or “The Other” can drive humanity toward its worst instincts – a concern that Michael Winship recalls in light of a planned visit of reconciliation to Pearl Harbor by Japanese Prime Minister Abe and President Obama.…Read more →

Well...it's finally happening... Vladimir Putin has become the first Russian head of state to visit Japan. But there's something lurking between the lines of…
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Death expectancy, safe havens and a pet cemetery + this day in history w/"Dimebag" Darrell and our song of the day by Sonny Knight & The Lakers on your Morning Monarchy for December 8, 2016.