[grania]

If it comes down to it, we’re rather bound by the US/Japan defense/security agreements and treaties of 1949, 1951 and 1954 to take Japan’s side.

Treaties are essentially promises. How is Obama doing with fulfilling promises lately?

[NVDave]

Heh.

Good point. Savagely good point.

One which has not escaped the Japanese government, I’m sure.

[dfwgator]

Ask a native American about promises from the US Government.