tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216751897705338056.post421517893084171022..comments2023-10-17T03:41:01.759-04:00Comments on reflexiones finales: 1914 reduxrussell1200http://www.blogger.com/profile/16258915475311426433noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216751897705338056.post-62624042508523189772013-07-03T09:31:33.940-04:002013-07-03T09:31:33.940-04:00Pioneer: Japan is not Austria, but then the Chines...Pioneer: Japan is not Austria, but then the Chinese aren't being Russia (or Germany) either. The biggest difference is that the Germans offered the support anticipating that it likely would lead to war, while the U.S. does not. Thus, no matter how "unconditional" the promise, as you noted, nobody can be sure if Obama will keep his word.russell1200https://www.blogger.com/profile/16258915475311426433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216751897705338056.post-60272449124240693162013-07-01T11:20:49.697-04:002013-07-01T11:20:49.697-04:00I am not sure backing Japan in this claim equals a...I am not sure backing Japan in this claim equals a blank check especially with Japan's Constitution in place although I do acknowledge the similarities.<br /><br />Not sure I would agree that the US is really honoring it's commitments either. If push comes to shove will Obummer actually back Japan?<br /><br />I have my doubts.<br />PioneerPreppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269878017447335944noreply@blogger.com