U.S. nuclear carrier George Washington returns to Yokosuka base

That photo says Freedom.

This photo says lack of sovereignty.

US should give them back their land they stole under occupation, including the base pictured there.

Anyone will "sign" anything with a gun to their head when made an offer they can't refuse.

That photo says colonialism.

TaiwanIsNotChina

That photo says Freedom.

"Freedom" like in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Libya, Northern Syria, and the other places that the US has enriched with their democracy-building military adventures?

That photo says Freedom.

Yes - and we are seeing it also antagonizes and upsets those who support Communist China.

So, it's a win-win!

That photo says Freedom.

That photo says "Not My Country".

It's yet more confirmation - if we already didn't know - that Tokyo is not ready or mature enough to be taken seriously on the global stage of international diplomacy. It's basically locked in a master-serf relationship; a legacy of being coerced into servitude, under duress, during the occupation. Even the current PM spouts nonsense about "confronting" a US president, when no such event has ever occurred; in reality he will be just as obsequious.

JJEToday 05:02 pm JST

This photo says lack of sovereignty.

Not at all. Japan could choose to develop its rightful nuclear weapons but chooses not to.

JJEToday 05:02 pm JST

US should give them back their land they stole under occupation, including the base pictured there.

Anyone will "sign" anything with a gun to their head when made an offer they can't refuse.

He says while demanding Japan accept the unequal theft of territory by russia.

ZaphodToday 05:08 pm JST

TaiwanIsNotChina

That photo says Freedom.

"Freedom" like in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Libya, Northern Syria, and the other places that the US has enriched with their democracy-building military adventures?

Yup. Iraq and Kosovo aren't doing too bad these days. Afghanistan decided they didn't like modernity. Who knows what will happen with Syria and Libya.

What a fine looking ship. Wish my country had a couple.

That photo say "solid commitment to an ally".

I don't get one thing yet, why Japan/Nippon would allow US bases in its country when they are the ones who destroyed your Hiroshima & Nagasaki with their nuclear arsenal? I don't think intelligent Japanies are with the dumb decision makers on this. Japan has been leading the world in Science, Technology and general wisdom as far as I understand; but what is this bowing to the "bully" of the world? Why? Can someone answer this question please?

@ Jaswinder Sandhu 7.52pm

And what was the alternative to Hiroshima and Nagasaki? The mass slaughter on both sides if the U.S. were forced to invade the mainland? The writing was on the wall early days that the conflict would not end well for Japan. Blind faith kept believing the opposite.

He is not debating the war (although those two dubious bombings were appalling).

He is, however, posing the legitimate question of why postwar Japan was, is and continues to be a supplicant to US empire.

One answer, apart from the coercion and duress outlined above, is the Tokyo ruling class have a geopolitical Stockholm Syndrome. Also they are comfortable with the postwar US-imposed "democracy", which is in effect a one-party state operating under the illusion of said system.

TaiwanIsNot

Yup. Iraq and Kosovo aren't doing too bad these days.

Good grief. Is that hamfisted attempt at sarcasm, or are you serious?

Afghanistan decided they didn't like modernity.

Except after 20 years of misguided military adventure, the Taliban are sitting on a mountain of your military hardware. And remember, the mess would not even exist if Ronald Reagan had not made he idiotic decision to arm the Mujaheddin with stingers back then.

Who knows what will happen with Syria and Libya.

Who knows what will happen anywhere. What is happening now is that what was Africas most developed country has been bombed back to the stone-age thanks to Obama/Clinton. They have slave markets in Libya now! And in Syria, the US is illegally occupying the Northern oil fields and stealing the countries oil. Yeah, go on praise this kind of democracy building.

In todays world, no one wants war/conflicts. Don't be afraid of your own shadow. Its all red herring, created/manufactured by some as justification/excuses, lame, to continue their "presence"/colon......... . Reclaim your sovereignty. Talk/discuss/etc to those around your neighborhood, those that have a stake.

When you consider that it was the Soviets that ultimately forced Japan’s current relationship with the U.S., complaints here about the U.S. occupation just look like sour grapes. Funny really.

This is good. No war in Asia. Focus on trade and development.

When you consider that it was the Soviets that ultimately forced Japan’s current relationship with the U.S., complaints here about the U.S. occupation 

So true. The Soviets understandably have a right to seek revenge and did so by taking the islands in the north from Japan and be the reason US has its military in Japan.

Japan loses the Northern Territories and can’t completely free itself from the US military. I’d say the Soviets have well avenged their defeat in the war.

Ohhhh... so THAT'S why they still complain so much about it.

It's yet more confirmation - if we already didn't know - that Tokyo is not ready or mature enough to be taken seriously on the global stage of international diplomacy. It's basically locked in a master-serf relationship; a legacy of being coerced into servitude, under duress, during the occupation. Even the current PM spouts nonsense about "confronting" a US president, when no such event has ever occurred; in reality he will be just as obsequious.

Translation; "Asian people are immature, little people still of the jungle who don't know what's best for their own good and are to be pitied"

Ive said it a thousand times before and I'll say it again;

Leftists are the most racist people on the planet and 2nd place isn't even close.

What an enormous target for hypersonic missiles if ever the proxy war becomes a "real" war.

@ Jaswinder Sandhu, The US is not an occupier in Japan. Only way you could say that is you don't live in Japan. They are a free and sovereign nation. The US is an crucial ally and deterent from other nefarious Players like North Korea and China who might wish to settle old scores. In case you didn't know. Japan was very ruthless and fearless leading up to WW2, invading many countries like China, Korea, the Phillipines etc, too many to list. I suggest read up so you can better understand better.

@ TaiwanIsNotChina

Not at all. Japan could choose to develop its rightful nuclear weapons but chooses not to.

Not all all. Japan's 'pacifist' constitution allows it to hide under the US security umbrella and therefore it DOESN'T NEED its own nuclear deterrent. Can you name another country in the world that is reliant on another one for its security? Japan has sat on the bench for too long, time for it to join the game.

The U.S. nuclear carrier Donald J. Trump returns into Yokosuka base after peace keeping mission.

Americans will owe a lot to him once they realize he is helping to scrape the oligarchical barnicles from the backs of Americans.

I honestly never realised that this board was populated by so many conservative Americans. The comments here have been extremely enlightening. If those that have posted the more questionable comments here are actually serious, I don't think I belong here. My bad, I suppose.

yes, japan does not have nuclear weapons.

i think it’s naive to think japan doesn’t have nuclear weapons parts lying in close formation.

Japan and the Asian continent as a whole do not need the warmongering attitude which comes with the United States of America. I think we all agree on that . What is happening in Eastern Europe and the Middle East cannot be repeated

That photo says Freedom.

Freedom??..

A country with its stolen sovereignty, being a victim of invasion, interventionism, political manipulation and warmongering is freedom????..

The concept of freedom for the US is so ridiculous and far away from reality..

Freedom doesn't come out a foreign rifled gun barrel. Make it chromed. That's what McNamara did/said.

Yes - and we are seeing it also antagonizes and upsets those who support Communist China.

So, it's a win-win!

https://media1.tenor.com/m/EvNCyjP1IxQAAAAd/feliz-alegre.gif

LOL

Just remember the sacrifice. Please do. Our statues are there.

JJENov. 22 08:33 pm JST

Freedom doesn't come out a foreign rifled gun barrel.

It does when there are disgusting adversaries trying to wipe you off the map and the foreign guns are the only thing stopping them.

Just remember the sacrifice. Please do. Our statues are there.

Maybe don't goosestep around and emulate the people you fought back then.

Yemen is standing tall against the fleet. Their ships are running away.

Not wanting to expend ammunition is not running away.

Victory to the decent people of Yemen.

Yes the people that indiscriminately fire on ships passing by. Checks out that that would be a russian ally.

ZaphodNov. 22 08:52 pm JST

TaiwanIsNot

Yup. Iraq and Kosovo aren't doing too bad these days.

Good grief. Is that hamfisted attempt at sarcasm, or are you serious?

Do you have some proof that they are not doing well? Just because you are angry at Kosovo doesn't mean they are dying in the streets.

Afghanistan decided they didn't like modernity.

Except after 20 years of misguided military adventure, the Taliban are sitting on a mountain of your military hardware. And remember, the mess would not even exist if Ronald Reagan had not made he idiotic decision to arm the Mujaheddin with stingers back then.

A mountain of land gear. Will help them in their war with other tribes people I guess. And arming the Mujaheddin brought down the Soviet Union, a great tradeoff until the end of time.

Who knows what will happen with Syria and Libya.

Who knows what will happen anywhere. What is happening now is that what was Africas most developed country has been bombed back to the stone-age thanks to Obama/Clinton. They have slave markets in Libya now!

Maybe disgusting russia should stay out of it then and let it settle down.

And in Syria, the US is illegally occupying the Northern oil fields and stealing the countries oil. Yeah, go on praise this kind of democracy building.

While Assad is busy figuring out how to murder his way to security, life goes on in NE Syria as expected. None of that oil or money goes to the US.

FosToday 12:21 am JST

Japan and the Asian continent as a whole do not need the warmongering attitude which comes with the United States of America. I think we all agree on that .

They don't need China bullying is what they don't need.

What is happening in Eastern Europe and the Middle East cannot be repeated

The war on Ukraine remains Putin's War.

callbsoutToday 03:01 am JST

For Japanese: They were literally atomic bombed and the perpetrator is still wandering on their soil like a champion and get away with anything. To make it worse, contemporary Japanese are in love with anything American. That is kind of definition of Stockholm syndrome.

Japan can end the mutual defense treaty with the US at any time. And US forces in Japan are subject to Japanese law. They get away with nothing.

Afghanistan decided they didn't like modernity.

No, They realized US imperialism was more barbaric then Taliban.

Really? Letting women go to college is more barbaric than the Taliban? An interesting statement.

That is an interesting opinion from the guy at 3:01.

Yeah, that’s why you see nazi, kkk, confederate flags at liberal rallies- oh, wait a minute…

thats right. You see them at conservative rallies....carried by racist liberals.

Things don’t get more ridiculous than the above off-topic comment. Well, I guess the so-called “liberal elites” have scraggly beards (with not so much on top), potbellies, and Trump tattoos.

Anyway, it’s a moot point as your comment and mine will be deleted within the hour.