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Depends on whether Trump's weakness kicks off an invasion of Taiwan in all seriousness.

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If Japan believes the US to be unreliable in terms of Japan's defense, Japan will seek to remove Article 9 from limiting the types of weaponry (including nuclear) it can possess. Could trigger a new arms race as Korea and possibly Taiwan would seek the same.

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Japan will seek to remove Article 9 from limiting the types of weaponry (including nuclear) it can possess. 

Considering the fact that Japan is surrounded by hostile neighbors who all have nuclear weapons, I'd say arming itself with a nuclear deterrent is prudent

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PM Abe was able to manipulate Trump and get along with him. Even Bill Maher paid attention to that and mentioned it in his dialogue. Why is Prime Minister Abe able to get along so well with Trump?! or words to that effect Bill Maher said. Remember when Trump came to Japan while Abe was prime minister? It was all golf and hamburgers . . . Trump loves that! Abe knew exactly how to please him. Japan could use another PM like that for the next 4 years.

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irairaToday  07:18 am JST

If Japan believes the US to be unreliable in terms of Japan's defense, Japan will seek to remove Article 9 from limiting the types of weaponry (including nuclear) it can possess. Could trigger a new arms race as Korea and possibly Taiwan would seek the same.

Article 9 itself makes no mention of what kinds of weapons Japan may or may not posess whatsoever, including nuclear. Many people mistake the first paragraph forbiding starting wars as some limit on weapons which may be used offensively, a position advanced by opposition parties by argument.

If U.S. comittment to our Pacific allies wanes under a Trump administration, rest assured South Korea will be the first to go nuclear. They are technically still in a state of war with a hostile nuclear power. Should that happen Japan may consider going nuclear as well.

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Geeter: "Considering the fact that Japan is surrounded by hostile neighbors who all have nuclear weapons, I'd say arming itself with a nuclear deterrent is prudent"

Arming itself with nuclear weapons would do nothing but point out that Japan is full of it with the "As the only nation to suffer the attacks of nuclear weapons..." line it throws out several times a year and at every international meeting, relevant or not, more than they are now for not ratifying a ban on nukes while pushing victimhood and saying how horrible the weapons are. What do you honestly think Japan having nukes would do when the nations that would attack it have nukes? Cancel each other out? If anything gets to the point of nuclear war Japan having a few bombs would do nothing to stop us all from getting wiped off the map.

No, Trump being in office will do nothing good for Japan. Trump has already stated he finds Japan to be weak, and he knows Japan will do whatever he wants, so he spends his time cozying up to Putin, Kim, and Xi, knowing Japan will just eat it up, pay more, and ask how high when he says jump.

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Its good news for any country and citizen on earth who values freedom.

All culture runs downstream from the United States, and this will no doubt have a very stifling effect on those who were cheering on the cancerous ideology of socialism and authoritarianism (one and the same)

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Trump has already stated he finds Japan to be weak, and he knows Japan will do whatever he wants

I follow the news pretty closely and have never heard this story which I assume would be on JT 24/7 if true.

Can you produce a citation for this claim?

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smithinjapanNov. 11  02:53 pm JST

What do you honestly think Japan having nukes would do when the nations that would attack it have nukes? Cancel each other out? If anything gets to the point of nuclear war Japan having a few bombs would do nothing to stop us all from getting wiped off the map.

Deterrence alone is also important. The CCP cannot afford to have Peking wiped off the map.

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Trump's election is not good news for anyone except Trump. It will keep him out of jail, but that's about it.

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Absolutely excellent news for Japan.

It will keep him out of jail, but that's about it.

From Democrats political witch hunt, yes, which was the worst thing they could have done with zero merit, but that’s history.

Considering the fact that Japan is surrounded by hostile neighbors who all have nuclear weapons, I'd say arming itself with a nuclear deterrent is prudent

Agreed.

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Trump has already stated he finds Japan to be weak, and he knows Japan will do whatever he wants

I follow the news pretty closely and have never heard this story which I assume would be on JT 24/7 if true.

Can you produce a citation for this claim?

smithinjapan - This is important now. You just made a bombshell accusation and I think readers need to know its not misinformation.

Where and when did he say this?

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He is probably the worst possible guy for the opaque and muddled communication styles of the Japanese political class that likes to spin on generic statements with very little meat. It'll also mean learning the T man's art-of-the-deal negotiation tactics on the feet and pronto. Nervous time for anyone walking into that room.

The conservative values of Japan will resonate, and Trump always spoke fondly of Abesan, so he definitely has a soft spot for Japan and sees them as a crucial ally. It won't be easy for Japan, but in the long term I believe it will be a net good. Adapt or lose, everyone's choice.

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It is only good for dictators, Christian fanatics and billionaires. The decline and fall of US hegemony is on track.

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Is Donald Trump's re-election as U.S. president good news for Japan?

Trumps re-election is good for only two nations.

Russia, who Trump will make great again, and North Korea, who's leader will be able to go shopping abroad again while Trump is in power.

For all other nations its bad news, but the worst to be effected will be America itself. It will be sad to see the downfall of a democratic country in slow, real time devastation. No sympathy for those who voted in the convicted criminal and serial liar.

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TaiwanisChina...

Depends on whether Trump's weakness kicks off an invasion of Taiwan in all seriousness.

You do know that it would be impossible for China or any other military in the world to successfully invade Taiwan. This is just a pretense to build support against China as the west cannot compete on a level playing field with Chinese industry and technology.

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Let me make the simplest point and comment.

There has not ever been any U.S. president that has caused or created damage intentionally to Japan since the Japanese surrendered in 1951. None.

The question in itself serves no point. Other to show how many oppose the new President on Japan Today.

By the way. Trump has picked some seriously qualified men and woman for his new cabinet. Allot of woman.

Its refreshing to see Donald Trump make picks that will further his promises which virtually all of America voted for. Its also good to see some Democrats coming forward for discussions and coming back to the center to work with this new administration.

I feel optimism for the first time in a long time.

I really want to see Democrats and Republicans work together in a productive manner.

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Trumps re-election is good for only two nations.

More than two

Russia, who Trump will make great again, and North Korea, who's leader will be able to go shopping abroad again while Trump is in power.

Absolutely and utterly false

For all other nations its bad news,

Yes, they have to pull their own weight and can’t rely on the U.S. to always be there to pay the bill.

but the worst to be effected will be America itself.

How so?

It will be sad to see the downfall of a democratic country in slow, real time devastation.

We are in a decline, have been since 2021 and this is why Trump won. I think you got things a bit mixed up

No sympathy for those who voted in the convicted criminal and serial liar.

Believe me, when you like and the blood-soaked US and the speckles of blue, the entire nation wanted the felon, that’s why they rewarded him with the Presidency, the Senate and the House, 52% of the popular and a mandate, the people have spoken.

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Mr KiplingToday 03:28 pm JST

TaiwanisChina...

Depends on whether Trump's weakness kicks off an invasion of Taiwan in all seriousness.

You do know that it would be impossible for China or any other military in the world to successfully invade Taiwan. This is just a pretense to build support against China as the west cannot compete on a level playing field with Chinese industry and technology.

With 2 million personnel it is absolutely possible for the PLA to invade Taiwan if the US did nothing. Or they could blockade, but only if Trump is too cowardly to do anything.

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Five FamiliesToday 03:29 pm JST

I really want to see Democrats and Republicans work together in a productive manner.

You chose the wrong president then. Something something enemies within. Something something get the hell out of the way.

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bass4funkToday 04:33 pm JST

We are in a decline, have been since 2021 and this is why Trump won. I think you got things a bit mixed up

Stock market, gdp, and jobs data says otherwise.

Believe me, when you like and the blood-soaked US and the speckles of blue, the entire nation wanted the felon, that’s why they rewarded him with the Presidency, the Senate and the House, 52% of the popular and a mandate, the people have spoken.

Yes, in the MAGA mind, 52% is the entire nation and a mandate to completely ignore Democrats.

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Readers, please stay on topic and answer the question the poll asks you.

No way with Trump! After the stuff he's pulled at rallies (more lies than Pinocchio) and all the racists ramps, forget it! My dad could do a far better job as President than this clown.

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It would absolutely be the best thing for Japan particularly when the U.S. can restart selling oil to Japan, that’s just one upside. Also…

https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/how-asias-markets-could-actually-benefit-trump-white-house-2024-11-08/

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Sorry. I meant "rants", not ramps. He's still a clown.

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There has not ever been any U.S. president that has caused or created damage intentionally to Japan since the Japanese surrendered in 1951. None.

Five@Your date is off by six years.

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@ncis,

1945, Yes for sure it was 45. I am subject to mistakes. I am human. I stand corrected.

My history gets foggy as I age for sure.

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Is Trump’s election good for Japan?

Depends on whether Trump's weakness kicks off an invasion of Taiwan in all seriousness.

This wins non sequitur of the day. A question about Japan is all about Taiwan. Huh?

Not China, nor Russia, nor Iran, nor North Korea, nor Israel, nor the U.S., nor NATO, nor anyone invaded anyone else during Trump’s first term. No new major wars. What’s changed from your perspective? I think we will all be O.K.

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Probably he won't even notice Japan, he'll be too busy persecuting people at home and enriching himself at the cost of the US taxpayer. Unless he wants to Tariff something from Japan, then it will hurt Japan.

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"Good news for Japan?" Trump isn't good news for any individual on this planet!

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"Good news for Japan?" Trump isn't good news for any individual on this planet!

A lot of Japanese disagree and the world will have to get used to not being able to take advantage of the U.S..

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Taiwan is NOT on everyone's mind never was never will be.

Putting food on the table at the end of the day IS.

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No.

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It is to no democratic country’s benefit nor any individual on the planet to have an oversized Oompa Loompa as president of the USA.

He was a disgrace and a disaster last time and will be even worse this time. I find no pleasure in watching the USA slowly slide in to fascist repression and possibly cease to be an effective denpmocracy.

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denpmocracy = democracy!

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TrumpAmerica's loss will be Japan's gain.

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Unless you are a right-wing nut job, it’s not good news for anybody anywhere.

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Very, very, good news, not just for Japan, but for whole world. A strong USA is always good, but it will also be a USA that will not engage in neocon wars.

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No the other world leaders view him as weak willed and easily manipulated by the likes of Putin and Kim. His foreign policies from his last term are a strong indicator Anerica will once again resign itself from the world. Thus our allies will have to fill the power vacumn until his four years are up like last time.

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Keep reposting this until the next elections I see...

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