and most welcome.
yep, in a very general/cultural sense, and at the risk of an overgeneralization, they can pick up from 1000 meters the slightest scent, and lightest whiff of either a) weakness (they disdain) or b) strength (they respect and love)
People these days over here are really getting the weakness, despite their understanding he can give a good speech (which even THAT seems to be eroding...maybe it is the 24/7 pressure that comes from this office he sought)
I have to admit I am picking up some disturbing racial undertones in the comments of Japanese drinking buddies. Their comments regarding Michelle are even worse.
I try hard to quell that because the last thing I want is for the MSM to pick up on the growing Japanese distaste with Obama and lay it all on Japan’s racist tendencies.
Fortunately, Obama is making such an ass of himself, all by himself, that there is plenty of ammo for the serious commentators.
I am convinced we haven’t seen anything yet. In fact, if that Kenyan birth certificate that was floating around on EBay ever does see the light of day, it will probably be through the Japanese media.