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Azumi wary of Iran sanctions impact

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so far Asia remains uncommitted to Iran Sanctions as such Oil prices seem stable :)

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Azumi, make up your mind ... stop talking about one side now and later retract it.

While it is true thet China and Russia may hold the keys, please do remember that even China has sent a representative to Saudi Arabia lately.

Stop the double-taking and dual standards before some real damage is done.

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So Azumi, after going 180 on his promise to his American counter-part, said Russia and China should solve the thing on Japan's behalf? Sounds like Japan just wants to look good by saying they'll 'consider' (after retracting the promise) joining the sanctions and lessening oil imports, but also want to keep importing to avoid any negative effects from not doing so. This issue is more serious, but didn't they learn from Hatoyama what happens when you promise opposing parties they'll both get what they want?

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The J government needs to study the sanctions scenario very carefully., as it could have damaging impact to the economy and insudtry trying to rebound from the earthquake and tsunami. It is a clear balancing act.. but it is time for Japan to act on what will be better for Japan and her people. The world is all about survival of the fittest, and Japan is in no way fit to put up with the repercussions of unilateral policy making by the US. Time for Japan to become Nihon again.

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There has been an internal conflict between the Japanese Treasury Dept that is for a possible sanctions and the Foreign Affairs Dept.that is for a negotiation with Iran. Therefore, Japan cannot deliver a clear message to the world community. Japan needs to make up her mind .

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In recent years, the U.S.A. as been going down a very weird path and Japan, the sheep, has been blindly following it.

Isn't it about time some Japanese politician stood up to these guys and told them to stuff it?

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As I have mentioned fo the topic listed above before, Japan is dealing with an internal conflict between the Treasury Dept (Azumi) and the Foreign Affairs Dept. The Japan Treasury Dept wants to go for the sanction while the Foreign Affairs wants to continue negotiating with Iran. Therefore, Japan cannot commit to a global community. Sooner or later, they need to deliver a message of Japan. . .

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Sanctions are no longer effective. Sanctions cause wars. Isn't obvious yet? Sanctions cause the people in that country to become desperate. The government of that country will use force to maintain control of the people then blame the cause on those supporting the sanctions. This causes the people to side with the government and support a war for self survival. Sanctions only work on wealthy countries that have a lot of money and power to lose. Sanctions don't work on desperate impoverished countries. They have nothing to lose, and a cause to believe in.

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It probably will all be over this year when Israela decides to stub out its Porto Bello on Tehran...

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