Ms. Harris is less psycho and is open to re-open the two sides talking to each other. She is considering having a Republican in her cabinet. Less of a focus on the corporations and the rich. Mr. Trump scares the daylights out of me.
Trump is too cozy with dictators like Putin, he'll give hundreds of billions in tax cuts to the upper 1% who don't need it, he'll swing the U.S. into isolation mode, as a result, he'll flush NATO and all else down the drain . . . which is great for Russia and China but disastrous for the U.S.
The only reason people remember a good economy early on with the Trump administration was because Trump rode into the Oval Office on Obama's economic coattails and not Bush's.
As a person, Trump is a liar, fraudster, rapist, swindler, traitor, convicted felon, etc., . . . No doubt about it, Harris is by far superior to Trump in every way.
Putin's lover vs Corporate's slave. It's a hard choice, but I'd take my chances with corporate's slaves, at least if you do your finance right, no one taking your wealth away or get thrown out a window because you said something they don't like.
China is Japan's biggest trading partner. Ramping up tensions toward China does not help Japanese people working for Japanese companies trading with China.
This century will belong to Asia, it is nailed on, and Japan should pursue positive relationships with Asian countries. This includes organizations not including the US, most notably BRICs.
Ramping up tensions toward China does not help Japanese people working for Japanese companies trading with China.
Japan isn't ramping up tensions with China, quite the opposite. Japan doesn't claim Chinese territory, China claims Japanese territory. Japan doesn't intimidate China with military threats, China is doing that to Japan. Japan isn't coiied up to pariah states like North Korea and Russia that openly threaten countries with nuclear armageddon whenever their madmen leaders feel like it. China is doing that.
This century will belong to Asia, it is nailed on, and Japan should pursue positive relationships with Asian countries.
Yup, which is why Japan is pursuing positive relationships with countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, India and others it shares interests with.
China being a big trading partner is overplayed. China having been Ukraine's biggest trading partner prior to 2022 hasn't stopped China from supporting Russia against them.
Both Germany and Japan were big trading partners of the United States prior to WWII until political events brought sanctions against them.
Another Trump administration would not be good for anybody, be it Japan or any of the U.S.'s many allies. Not even the American public. Despite half of them being too stupid to recognize this.
He would be good only for Putin and other autocrats since he admires them, and can be manipulated by them into helping them bring down the United States.
Harris, as she could probably find Japan on a map. I doubt Trump could unless someone coloured the map in for him with crayons and a big arrow pointing to Japan.
Harris, as she could probably find Japan on a map. I doubt Trump could unless someone coloured the map in for him with crayons and a big arrow pointing to Japan.
Trump cut the TPP which was a deal only big corporations wanted. Small manufacuters and farmers were getting screwed. So, I guess it depends if you're a big corporation or a small manufacturer/famer as to who you'd want to win the US election. I also don't recal hearing early warning sirens signalling missiles being fired over our archipelago when Trump was president. They were regular prior to Trump and resumed after Biden took office. So, if avoiding geo-political conflict is important to those of us in Japan, then Trump is the choice...not the war-mongers who are puppets for the Military Industrial Complex
He might initially be good on getting Japan to spend more on its military but in the long run, a resurgent russia and China under Trump is going to be a problem.
Military-Industrial Complex, a phrase coined by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, former Supreme Allied Commander during WW2, during his farewell address in 1961 warning "we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military–industrial complex."
I'm sure your credentials outweigh the former USA president and 4 star general.
I also don't recal (sic) hearing early warning sirens signalling missiles being fired over our archipelago when Trump was president.
In fact, there were exactly 27 missile tests by North Korea while Trump was president.
Not all of the North’s tests flew over Japan, but some of them did — northern Honshu and Hokkaido, to be specific. A slew came in the just weeks following the (creepily named) “beautiful letter.”
The former president wanted Japan and other countries to pay for having US troops stationed abroad. He also led people to believe that organizations like NATO have dues paying members, and that myth gives support to extorting protection money from countries like Japan. His lies are dangerous to us all, everyone in the world.
In fact, there were exactly 27 missile tests by North Korea while Trump was president.
There were two phases of the Trump administration regarding North Korea. The "belligerent phase" in which North Korea were conducting many tests. Trump threatened North Korea with nuclear retaliation...then came the "diplomatic phase"...you know...like getting along with your enemies is not ALL bad. During the "diplomatic phase"...well I'll quote the affixed article "
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un dropped North Korea’s belligerent posture and embarked on a “charm offensive” that led to a flurry of diplomatic activity.
In the course of these events, Kim publicly stated that he would “work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.” To that end, he pledged not to conduct nuclear or long-range missile tests while dialogue continued and agreed to the “permanent dismantlement” of the Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center “
The above quote is what results when you exercise diplomacy with your enemies...or as some have put it "being cozy with dictators"
In the course of these events, Kim publicly stated that he would “work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.” To that end, he pledged not to conduct nuclear or long-range missile tests while dialogue continued and agreed to the “permanent dismantlement” of the Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center “
The above quote is what results when you exercise diplomacy with your enemies...or as some have put it "being cozy with dictators"
How did that work out? Did Biden not send enough love letters?
On the one hand, Trump might demand more money to host US military, which Japan does not need (should tell them to go home). But a Harris presidency is more likely to result in WWIII, perhaps with all out conflict between China and Japan. I don't want Japan to be the next Ukraine, so I hope Trump wins.
A Trump win is also more likely to improve vaccine (and med) safety thanks to RFKjr
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So, on one side one run of the mill politician with probably lots of hidden interests but predictable and rational, on the other side an unpredictable senile octogenarian that openly flaunts ignorance and deeply irrational beliefs. As long as Japan is aligned with the US there is no doubt Harris is more convenient.
if you want a divider, cheater, insulter, instigator, draft-dodging wanna-be-dictator for POTUS your only option is Donald D(r)umb!
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In one hand an incompetent, arrogant, idiot, egotistical, ignorant, racist, narcissistic and the first former US president convicted of felony crimes and the other a regular political person. The choice should not be difficult for a regular and well balance human.
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Yup, which is why Japan is pursuing positive relationships with countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, India and others it shares interests with.
By India, do you mean the country that's a key member of BRICs with China, the large and influential Asian country you deliberately omit? BRICs being the organization Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand have become official partners of.
Any bright future Japan may have will not include antagonism to China, especially a US driven antagonism that opposes China mainly as a threat to the US's position as the world's dominant economy and policeman. The foreign policy disasters in Iraq, Syria, and now Ukraine have proved that era is already over.
Harris is a empty-vessel puppet that will do whatever her handlers tell her and Trump is an unabashed sociopath with a god complex. Neither are good options for Japan.
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No contest. Harris is better for every freedom loving nation than Trump who wants to be America's first dictator in the mold of Putin.
Trumps lies have been swallowed hook line and sinker by tens of millions of US voters. A total disgrace for the US education system when a liar and felon can fool so many people so easily.
Lets hope Harris wins and by a landslide so Trump has no leg to stand on for ignoring the outcome. I just pray America has enough sane voters who will put an end to Trump and his disgusting ways. Fingers crossed.
We're told Biden started too many wars and also that dictators aren't afraid of Biden.
Wars started UNDER Biden. No one said "Biden started too many wars". One reason that wars started is that "dictators" such as Putin don't fear Biden, ergo they proceed with military solutions without fear of US intervention.
Would you like me to write that in crayon so you can more easily follow the logic you've clearly missed?
I'd like you to explain what the magic ingredient that induces fear in our enemies is. Is it the incompetance or the chocolate cake?
If you think any of those 2 Presidents will make a difference for Japan, you are hardly living in a dream world.
Japan needs it's own strong PM, a PM like the one that took Japan in nr2. most powerful economy of the world. Japan needs to go back to innovate, being a world leader, take risks, not just still live of the old generation's innovation.
Japan needs a strong leader, who will not care who is the president of USA, China, South Korea, etc.
Our enemies aren't dumb enough to fall for swagger like the MAGA.
Well Kim Jong Un was smart enough not to antagonize Trump further after his "I've got a red button" threat. That threat resumed when Biden took office
Actually, no it didn't. Kim has been very quiet in recent years. The odd missile test. Big deal. Don't let the facts get in the way of your fantasies though.
Don't let the facts get in the way of your fantasies though.
Allow me to cite the previously cited article:
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un dropped North Korea’s belligerent posture and embarked on a “charm offensive” that led to a flurry of diplomatic activity. In the course of these events, Kim publicly stated that he would “work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.” To that end, he pledged not to conduct nuclear or long-range missile tests while dialogue continued and agreed to the “permanent dismantlement” of the Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center “
The facts are what I’ve referred to. They are not “in the way”. They are “the way”.
“ Who do you think would be better for Japan as the next U.S. president? “—
(1)
Whoever is president, a) the US and Japan will continue to do business as usual, *b) *the United States will always protect and defend its allies*, and c) politically, socially and culturally speaking, Japan is a unique country and is not instantly influenced by the US and the West (unlike Europe, which is deeply linked to the US at all levels, hence the warnings from Elon Musk and others about the future of Western Civilization***)
…
(2)
;
so for Japan it really doesn’t make much difference, although I would add that considering the fact that *a) no one wants Japan to get involved in stupid/unnecessaryconflicts (andno one wants another WW) and b) the majority of the Japanese population wants Japan to regain a certain independence that has been missing since the end of WWII, I would say that Donald Trump* is the obvious answer to this question.
Let's just all agree that the world will be better off if Trump didn't weasel his way back into the White House. I'm not a fan of Kamala Harris either but between her and Trump? Neither option is appealing frankly, but I'd go with the person less likely to raze the world to the ground.
North Korea has completed preparations for a nuclear test at its Punggye-ri nuclear test site for a possible test in November, South Korean lawmakers said Wednesday after being briefed by the country's Defense Ministry.
Pyongyang may also launch an intercontinental ballistic missile in November, the lawmakers said, citing the ministry's intelligence.
Nuclear tests and long range intercontinental ballistic missile testing..."Big Deal"
The world will be a far worse and more dangerous place if Trump is re-elected.
No one should vote for this man, I seriously question the morals and standards of anyone who does.
and this is why you guys are gunna lose. The arrogance and smugness and the levels of contempt you have for anyone that doesn’t agree with you. Unaware that we all live in our own chosen bubbles and confirmation bias. Biden let it slip with his perfectly timed ‘garbage’ comment. This latest version of the ‘deplorable’ one which made people turn out in droves against Hillary.
Yaz just don’t get it , never will by the sounds.
Just watched the Sam Harris , Ben Shapiro discussion last night by the way. It’s a pity those two weren’t running for president. It was a mature, level headed take on the two choices done in the spirit of mutual respect, learned something about the other side that I’d never considered due to all the noise you hear from angry folks yelling at each other. It was very good. Didn’t change my mind, but have more understanding now of the rationale of both sides, something we should all be seeking.
The irony is, comments like the one above don’t convince people not to vote for the T man, quite the opposite, so knock yourselves out guys. Bravo to you.
Gladly. Wasn’t a fan at the start but like many he has grown on me and many others. Trump is trump, we all know who he is by now. He is an outflow of information and doesn't need to hide his intentions in any shape or form. Rough around the edges, daft, stupid at times but can rally a crowd like now against the woke self righteous blob mob. Been attacked from day one and it has only made him stronger.
Wonder how you guys would all fare facing such a barrage. He represents the rebellion against an establishment that has lost its way and has flipped on its poles. The right is the new left baby, if you were old enough to see it you would agree. Ain’t perfect , nor doesn’t need to be. Strong convictions , good sense of humor, swagger and the most important part he is impossible to control. A true loose cannon. I wanna see what that looks like for four years. If it’s as bad as you guys say, you can reform, find a capable candidate and have another run at your precious power. Howzaaat?
an establishment that has lost its way and has flipped on its poles
Exactly.
Wasn’t a fan at the start
I am still not a fan, but he does seem to be the only one on the table speaking something recognizably American. While I will not be going so far as to wear the MAGA cap, I certainly will not be a "white guys for Harris."
As it relates to Japan, I agree with those who say that whether Trump or Harris, the relationship between America and Japan will remain the same due to Japan's strategic importance for America. So it is the issues of my home country that are most pressing in my mind.
My father in law is a rice farmer. With the TPP Japanese farmers and small businesses couldn't compete with foreign farmers and manufactuers who can produce at a fraction of the cost due to their production cost being so low due to their slave labour wages.
Trump scrapped the TPP
That's why I like him. I also like that he is the least hawk-like president in memory. Trump doesn't want America involved in geo-political military conflicts. That's another reason I like him.
As for the Democrats, I don't like how they've weaponized the DOJ, FBI and CIA to use against their political opponents. Like the Russian dossier hoax that was concocted and paid for by the Democratic Party leaders who colluded with the FBI, CIA and DOJ to overthrow a duely elected president. I also don't like how the FBI had close to 50 operatives say that the Hunter Biden laptop was Russian disinformation. I don't like that the DOJ, FBI and CIA have been captured and controlled by one political party to subvert democracy.
With 23 Nobel prize-winning economists endorsing Harris it's pretty clear: Her economic policies would be better for the US economy, and a strong US economy is good for exporters in nations including Japan who depend on US demand. Strong external demand could support wage hikes and investment in Japan.
Trump doesn't want America involved in geo-political military conflicts.
Lot of comments like this from Trump supporters. Do they miss things like his staunch support for Israel's assault on Gaza, or his assassination of Qasem Soleimani, or his threats to rain fire and fury on North Korea?
Though, I will admit, he's far more likely to try to turn the military on Americans themselves than America's foes.
Do they miss things like his staunch support for Israel's assault on Gaza, or his assassination of Qasem Soleimani, or his threats to rain fire and fury on North Korea?
There's a huge difference between rhetoric and action. Soleimani was an isolated target. Compare that with Israel's response to Oct.7. Trump supports Israel, yes. He also wants an end to the war in Gaza. I wouldn't characterize his position as "stanch support for Israel's assault on Gaza".
Trump said "America First", so it can't be him then.
What in the world are you talking about, of course it would be him, that’s why half the country is voting for this guy. Not one Democrat has ever spoken about sealing the border completely, not one. Not for wars and wants to solely focus on the US only. Kamala is a globalist, wants open borders and wants to be involved with these endless wars.
Trump said "America First", so it can't be him then.
What in the world are you talking about, of course it would be him, that’s why half the country is voting for this guy. Not one Democrat has ever spoken about sealing the border completely, not one. Not for wars and wants to solely focus on the US only. Kamala is a globalist, wants open borders and wants to be involved with these endless wars.
What in the world are you talking about, of course it would be him, that’s why half the country is voting for this guy. Not one Democrat has ever spoken about sealing the border completely, not one. Not for wars and wants to solely focus on the US only. Kamala is a globalist, wants open borders and wants to be involved with these endless wars.
None of that makes Trump a better president for Japan. What is Trump going to do for Japan? He didn't do much during his first term.
None of that makes Trump a better president for Japan.
It absolutely does
What is Trump going to do for Japan? He didn't do much during his first term.
China would love a Kamala Presidency, it would be like giving candy to a baby. Trump on the other hand is unpredictable and crazy. They just wouldn’t chance it.
Donald Trump will be better for Japan and the rest of the world. When Trump was president their was world pease and he had China, North Korea, Iran, and Russia under control. Four more years with what we just put up with? Out of control inflation, people say Biden has it under control, but prices keep going up. The border crisis which the Dems do not care about, 10 million illegals in the US and many of them are gang members and harden criminal, and Harris was put in charge of the border.... then the out of control crime in the dem States and Cities. Just think what the US and the rest of the world will become under her. We will be at war if she is elected.
Donald Trump will be better for Japan and the rest of the world. When Trump was president their was world pease and he had China, North Korea, Iran, and Russia under control.
Do you think it is possible they were just playing nice to see how far they could get with their asset in the WH? Do you think Hamas follows the US presidency that much?
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Gene Hennigh
Ms. Harris is less psycho and is open to re-open the two sides talking to each other. She is considering having a Republican in her cabinet. Less of a focus on the corporations and the rich. Mr. Trump scares the daylights out of me.
stormcrow
Trump is too cozy with dictators like Putin, he'll give hundreds of billions in tax cuts to the upper 1% who don't need it, he'll swing the U.S. into isolation mode, as a result, he'll flush NATO and all else down the drain . . . which is great for Russia and China but disastrous for the U.S.
The only reason people remember a good economy early on with the Trump administration was because Trump rode into the Oval Office on Obama's economic coattails and not Bush's.
As a person, Trump is a liar, fraudster, rapist, swindler, traitor, convicted felon, etc., . . . No doubt about it, Harris is by far superior to Trump in every way.
kibousha
Putin's lover vs Corporate's slave. It's a hard choice, but I'd take my chances with corporate's slaves, at least if you do your finance right, no one taking your wealth away or get thrown out a window because you said something they don't like.
YeahRight
None of the above.
kohakuebisu
China is Japan's biggest trading partner. Ramping up tensions toward China does not help Japanese people working for Japanese companies trading with China.
This century will belong to Asia, it is nailed on, and Japan should pursue positive relationships with Asian countries. This includes organizations not including the US, most notably BRICs.
rainyday
Japan isn't ramping up tensions with China, quite the opposite. Japan doesn't claim Chinese territory, China claims Japanese territory. Japan doesn't intimidate China with military threats, China is doing that to Japan. Japan isn't coiied up to pariah states like North Korea and Russia that openly threaten countries with nuclear armageddon whenever their madmen leaders feel like it. China is doing that.
Yup, which is why Japan is pursuing positive relationships with countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, India and others it shares interests with.
OssanAmerica
China being a big trading partner is overplayed. China having been Ukraine's biggest trading partner prior to 2022 hasn't stopped China from supporting Russia against them.
Both Germany and Japan were big trading partners of the United States prior to WWII until political events brought sanctions against them.
Another Trump administration would not be good for anybody, be it Japan or any of the U.S.'s many allies. Not even the American public. Despite half of them being too stupid to recognize this.
He would be good only for Putin and other autocrats since he admires them, and can be manipulated by them into helping them bring down the United States.
Some dude
Harris, as she could probably find Japan on a map. I doubt Trump could unless someone coloured the map in for him with crayons and a big arrow pointing to Japan.
Geeter Mckluskie
Trump has been to Japan. Has Harris?
Some dude
Trump has been to Japan. Has Harris?
https://jp.usembassy.gov/vice-president-harris-leads-delegation-to-japan-for-state-funeral/
I suppose you'll accuse the US embassy of lying, but for what it's worth, there's a link.
Geeter Mckluskie
Trump cut the TPP which was a deal only big corporations wanted. Small manufacuters and farmers were getting screwed. So, I guess it depends if you're a big corporation or a small manufacturer/famer as to who you'd want to win the US election. I also don't recal hearing early warning sirens signalling missiles being fired over our archipelago when Trump was president. They were regular prior to Trump and resumed after Biden took office. So, if avoiding geo-political conflict is important to those of us in Japan, then Trump is the choice...not the war-mongers who are puppets for the Military Industrial Complex
TaiwanIsNotChina
He might initially be good on getting Japan to spend more on its military but in the long run, a resurgent russia and China under Trump is going to be a problem.
deanzaZZR
If you say so.
Military-Industrial Complex, a phrase coined by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, former Supreme Allied Commander during WW2, during his farewell address in 1961 warning "we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military–industrial complex."
I'm sure your credentials outweigh the former USA president and 4 star general.
Norm
In fact, there were exactly 27 missile tests by North Korea while Trump was president.
Not all of the North’s tests flew over Japan, but some of them did — northern Honshu and Hokkaido, to be specific. A slew came in the just weeks following the (creepily named) “beautiful letter.”
konjo4u
The former president wanted Japan and other countries to pay for having US troops stationed abroad. He also led people to believe that organizations like NATO have dues paying members, and that myth gives support to extorting protection money from countries like Japan. His lies are dangerous to us all, everyone in the world.
Geeter Mckluskie
There were two phases of the Trump administration regarding North Korea. The "belligerent phase" in which North Korea were conducting many tests. Trump threatened North Korea with nuclear retaliation...then came the "diplomatic phase"...you know...like getting along with your enemies is not ALL bad. During the "diplomatic phase"...well I'll quote the affixed article "
The above quote is what results when you exercise diplomacy with your enemies...or as some have put it "being cozy with dictators"
Geeter Mckluskie
The affixed article
Blacklabel
Kamala’s VP loves China, not Japan.
Blacklabel
ever heard of General and later President, Dwight D. Eisenhower?
then think, if you can, why would I be asking such a seemingly random thing….
TaiwanIsNotChina
How did that work out? Did Biden not send enough love letters?
Geeter Mckluskie
Kim isn't afraid of Biden. He's like the blue-haired left...He fears Trump
TaiwanIsNotChina
We're told Biden started too many wars and also that dictators aren't afraid of Biden. Apologists really need to make up their mind.
Blacklabel
You can start a war with someone who isn’t afraid of you, and that’s the most stupid kind of war to start.
thus, Joe and the….gotta go.
Raw Beer
On the one hand, Trump might demand more money to host US military, which Japan does not need (should tell them to go home). But a Harris presidency is more likely to result in WWIII, perhaps with all out conflict between China and Japan. I don't want Japan to be the next Ukraine, so I hope Trump wins.
A Trump win is also more likely to improve vaccine (and med) safety thanks to RFKjr
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nandakandamanda
Trump got Kim to end only long-range ICBM testing, i.e. missiles which could reach the continental US.
He did not care if Kim tested missiles which reach Japan.
Now, back to the question, how could Trump be “better” for Japan?
bass4funk
Trump without a doubt.
Exactly, Trump is crazy and unpredictable and that’s a big deterrent in itself.
TaiwanIsNotChina
Such as.... Go ahead and tell us the Kremlin line.
virusrex
So, on one side one run of the mill politician with probably lots of hidden interests but predictable and rational, on the other side an unpredictable senile octogenarian that openly flaunts ignorance and deeply irrational beliefs. As long as Japan is aligned with the US there is no doubt Harris is more convenient.
ok1517
Easy question, even easier answer:
if you want a divider, cheater, insulter, instigator, draft-dodging wanna-be-dictator for POTUS your only option is Donald D(r)umb!
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Wasabi
In one hand an incompetent, arrogant, idiot, egotistical, ignorant, racist, narcissistic and the first former US president convicted of felony crimes and the other a regular political person. The choice should not be difficult for a regular and well balance human.
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John-San
What we have with this election as with the two prior election is a very bad joke by the United States of freedom loving dumb wits
kohakuebisu
By India, do you mean the country that's a key member of BRICs with China, the large and influential Asian country you deliberately omit? BRICs being the organization Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand have become official partners of.
Any bright future Japan may have will not include antagonism to China, especially a US driven antagonism that opposes China mainly as a threat to the US's position as the world's dominant economy and policeman. The foreign policy disasters in Iraq, Syria, and now Ukraine have proved that era is already over.
OssanAmerica
Kamala's VP isn't having bibles printed in China for $3.00 each and selling them to Americans for $59.99.
wallace
Not the old man.
BakaFugu
Harris is a empty-vessel puppet that will do whatever her handlers tell her and Trump is an unabashed sociopath with a god complex. Neither are good options for Japan.
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Peter14
No contest. Harris is better for every freedom loving nation than Trump who wants to be America's first dictator in the mold of Putin.
Trumps lies have been swallowed hook line and sinker by tens of millions of US voters. A total disgrace for the US education system when a liar and felon can fool so many people so easily.
Lets hope Harris wins and by a landslide so Trump has no leg to stand on for ignoring the outcome. I just pray America has enough sane voters who will put an end to Trump and his disgusting ways. Fingers crossed.
Fos
Decouple definitely from Washington, go independent. Japan is loosing ground culturally and morally by being a closer ally to American values
kurisupisu
Vote Kamala Harris and the future is dystopian….
Bob Fosse
Did you read the question before posting?
Bob Fosse
Crazy and unpredictable, the main requisites for international diplomacy. smh.
TaiwanIsNotChina
I'd like you to explain what the magic ingredient that induces fear in our enemies is. Is it the incompetance or the chocolate cake?
Geeter Mckluskie
A full-scale military response
DanteKH
You missed the 3rd option:
Santa Clauss
If you think any of those 2 Presidents will make a difference for Japan, you are hardly living in a dream world.
Japan needs it's own strong PM, a PM like the one that took Japan in nr2. most powerful economy of the world. Japan needs to go back to innovate, being a world leader, take risks, not just still live of the old generation's innovation.
Japan needs a strong leader, who will not care who is the president of USA, China, South Korea, etc.
TaiwanIsNotChina
Our enemies aren't dumb enough to fall for swagger like the MAGA.
Geeter Mckluskie
Well Kim Jong Un was smart enough not to antagonize Trump further after his "I've got a red button" threat. That threat resumed when Biden took office
Blackstar
Geeter Mckluskie
Well Kim Jong Un was smart enough not to antagonize Trump further after his "I've got a red button" threat. That threat resumed when Biden took office
Actually, no it didn't. Kim has been very quiet in recent years. The odd missile test. Big deal. Don't let the facts get in the way of your fantasies though.
Geeter Mckluskie
Allow me to cite the previously cited article:
The facts are what I’ve referred to. They are not “in the way”. They are “the way”.
TaiwanIsNotChina
You mistake fear for clapping with glee that they had an asset in the white house in Trump.
Geeter Mckluskie
In what way is Trump an ally to North Korea?
Five Families
Walz will surely favor his old stomping grounds. China.
No brainer. For the region’s stability and economic growth.
Trump and Vance will be the better choice.
wallace
Trump said "America First", so it can't be him then.
rcch
“ Who do you think would be better for Japan as the next U.S. president? “—
(1)
Whoever is president, a) the US and Japan will continue to do business as usual, *b) *the United States will always protect and defend its allies*, and c) politically, socially and culturally speaking, Japan is a unique country and is not instantly influenced by the US and the West (unlike Europe, which is deeply linked to the US at all levels, hence the warnings from Elon Musk and others about the future of Western Civilization***)
…
(2)
;
so for Japan it really doesn’t make much difference, although I would add that considering the fact that *a) no one wants Japan to get involved in stupid/unnecessary conflicts (and no one wants another WW) and b) the majority of the Japanese population wants Japan to regain a certain independence that has been missing since the end of WWII, I would say that Donald Trump* is the obvious answer to this question.
purple_depressed_bacon
Let's just all agree that the world will be better off if Trump didn't weasel his way back into the White House. I'm not a fan of Kamala Harris either but between her and Trump? Neither option is appealing frankly, but I'd go with the person less likely to raze the world to the ground.
Geeter Mckluskie
See above post..."more than 100 North Korean missile tests.
The current state of affairs:
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/10/dde1313cf863-urgent-n-korea-finishes-preparations-for-nuclear-test-s-korea.html#google_vignette
Nuclear tests and long range intercontinental ballistic missile testing..."Big Deal"
Stewart Gale
The world will be a far worse and more dangerous place if Trump is re-elected.
No one should vote for this man, I seriously question the morals and standards of anyone who does.
Ricky Kaminski13
and this is why you guys are gunna lose. The arrogance and smugness and the levels of contempt you have for anyone that doesn’t agree with you. Unaware that we all live in our own chosen bubbles and confirmation bias. Biden let it slip with his perfectly timed ‘garbage’ comment. This latest version of the ‘deplorable’ one which made people turn out in droves against Hillary.
Yaz just don’t get it , never will by the sounds.
Just watched the Sam Harris , Ben Shapiro discussion last night by the way. It’s a pity those two weren’t running for president. It was a mature, level headed take on the two choices done in the spirit of mutual respect, learned something about the other side that I’d never considered due to all the noise you hear from angry folks yelling at each other. It was very good. Didn’t change my mind, but have more understanding now of the rationale of both sides, something we should all be seeking.
The irony is, comments like the one above don’t convince people not to vote for the T man, quite the opposite, so knock yourselves out guys. Bravo to you.
You’ve been scorned, America. Buck up!
Stewart Gale
Alright then Ricki.
Explain to me what you like about Trump.
I’d honestly love to hear it.
Ricky Kaminski13
Gladly. Wasn’t a fan at the start but like many he has grown on me and many others. Trump is trump, we all know who he is by now. He is an outflow of information and doesn't need to hide his intentions in any shape or form. Rough around the edges, daft, stupid at times but can rally a crowd like now against the woke self righteous blob mob. Been attacked from day one and it has only made him stronger.
Wonder how you guys would all fare facing such a barrage. He represents the rebellion against an establishment that has lost its way and has flipped on its poles. The right is the new left baby, if you were old enough to see it you would agree. Ain’t perfect , nor doesn’t need to be. Strong convictions , good sense of humor, swagger and the most important part he is impossible to control. A true loose cannon. I wanna see what that looks like for four years. If it’s as bad as you guys say, you can reform, find a capable candidate and have another run at your precious power. Howzaaat?
jeffy
Ricky Kaminski13 Today 10:23 pm JST
Exactly.
I am still not a fan, but he does seem to be the only one on the table speaking something recognizably American. While I will not be going so far as to wear the MAGA cap, I certainly will not be a "white guys for Harris."
As it relates to Japan, I agree with those who say that whether Trump or Harris, the relationship between America and Japan will remain the same due to Japan's strategic importance for America. So it is the issues of my home country that are most pressing in my mind.
Geeter Mckluskie
My father in law is a rice farmer. With the TPP Japanese farmers and small businesses couldn't compete with foreign farmers and manufactuers who can produce at a fraction of the cost due to their production cost being so low due to their slave labour wages.
Trump scrapped the TPP
That's why I like him. I also like that he is the least hawk-like president in memory. Trump doesn't want America involved in geo-political military conflicts. That's another reason I like him.
As for the Democrats, I don't like how they've weaponized the DOJ, FBI and CIA to use against their political opponents. Like the Russian dossier hoax that was concocted and paid for by the Democratic Party leaders who colluded with the FBI, CIA and DOJ to overthrow a duely elected president. I also don't like how the FBI had close to 50 operatives say that the Hunter Biden laptop was Russian disinformation. I don't like that the DOJ, FBI and CIA have been captured and controlled by one political party to subvert democracy.
The Democratic Party is corrupt to the core.
That's why I prefer Trump.
BB
With 23 Nobel prize-winning economists endorsing Harris it's pretty clear: Her economic policies would be better for the US economy, and a strong US economy is good for exporters in nations including Japan who depend on US demand. Strong external demand could support wage hikes and investment in Japan.
isabelle
Lot of comments like this from Trump supporters. Do they miss things like his staunch support for Israel's assault on Gaza, or his assassination of Qasem Soleimani, or his threats to rain fire and fury on North Korea?
Though, I will admit, he's far more likely to try to turn the military on Americans themselves than America's foes.
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/21/nx-s1-5155005/trump-threatens-to-use-the-military-and-doj-to-go-after-those-who-are-disloyal
Yrral
Trump will not turn the military on the Americans, people in the military, would disobey his command and we have a legal system to deal with Trump
Agent_Neo
If Biden, a senile old man, and Kamala Harris, famously an empty-headed woman, can be of any use to Japan, please give some concrete examples.
Biden's half-hearted sanctions against China will not change anything.
If China dislikes Trump, the American people should choose him.
Considering why the late former Prime Minister Abe was so close to Trump, there is no doubt that Trump will be of use to Japan.
Geeter Mckluskie
There's a huge difference between rhetoric and action. Soleimani was an isolated target. Compare that with Israel's response to Oct.7. Trump supports Israel, yes. He also wants an end to the war in Gaza. I wouldn't characterize his position as "stanch support for Israel's assault on Gaza".
Belrick
Lol. No.
Belrick
Everything! That and the fact he's not a Democrat!
bass4funk
What in the world are you talking about, of course it would be him, that’s why half the country is voting for this guy. Not one Democrat has ever spoken about sealing the border completely, not one. Not for wars and wants to solely focus on the US only. Kamala is a globalist, wants open borders and wants to be involved with these endless wars.
TaiwanIsNotChina
You may not believe in Putin and Xi but they believe in you.
bass4funk
That’s ok, they should.
TaiwanIsNotChina
The fact is they are not afraid of anyone with the attention span of a squirrel like Trump.
wallace
bass4funk
Trump said "America First", so it can't be him then.
Japan and America do not have shared borders.
You have answered my question LOL.
wallace
None of that makes Trump a better president for Japan. What is Trump going to do for Japan? He didn't do much during his first term.
wallace
13 Asia-Pacific countries, we ask: Would the government prefer Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as the next U.S. president?
They selected Harris.
https://thediplomat.com/2024/10/harris-vs-trump-if-asia-could-vote-in-the-us-election/
bass4funk
And they don’t get to decide since it’s a US decision
Lib reality or nightmare
Over the 280 accomplishments say otherwise.
TaiwanIsNotChina
Biden has a whole list of accomplishments, too.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/therecord/
Sometimes you can fall a** backwards into success.
bass4funk
https://www.whitehouse.gov/therecord/
So I’m supposed to be believe the White House oress release over reality?
bass4funk
It absolutely does
China would love a Kamala Presidency, it would be like giving candy to a baby. Trump on the other hand is unpredictable and crazy. They just wouldn’t chance it.
Joe
Donald Trump will be better for Japan and the rest of the world. When Trump was president their was world pease and he had China, North Korea, Iran, and Russia under control. Four more years with what we just put up with? Out of control inflation, people say Biden has it under control, but prices keep going up. The border crisis which the Dems do not care about, 10 million illegals in the US and many of them are gang members and harden criminal, and Harris was put in charge of the border.... then the out of control crime in the dem States and Cities. Just think what the US and the rest of the world will become under her. We will be at war if she is elected.
TaiwanIsNotChina
Do you think it is possible they were just playing nice to see how far they could get with their asset in the WH? Do you think Hamas follows the US presidency that much?