An article I came across on about the man a while back that got caught printing guns on a 3D printer (in Japan). The 27 year old college student. Same age as me. So i felt compelled to join and voice my opinion on this.
Someone on there said that we're all socialists by majority. That would be like me assuming all Americans are all brain-dead idiots. When I know that's not true. Just a generalization. All silly talk aside, That is not true. I am not a socialist, anyway, I do know that.
I am a young woman of liberty, and even if I am not living in Japan any longer, I support them in anything that they do if it involves less government overreach, and more for them. Both our countries have grown apart due to President Obama's lawlessness and now Japan tops China as the US's top debt holder. This is where the strained relationship with very little communication from the White House all started with the Obama Administration. I know all of you can agree with me on that. Obama really strained the allied relationship between us all.
I am both happy, and concerned that Japan is no longer pacifist. It's great they are able to defend their country, and themselves but there's no 2nd Amendment for Japanese. Many love guns and we commend Americans for keeping that right for such a long time. (full autos are still heavily restricted among other things, and that should not be) But ammunition is expensive on full autos and we can agree on that.
When I got my first pistol and then my first rifle living here, I was smiling from ear-to-ear. I can't do that back home.
What Americans do, Japan is highly influential of. Both cultures watch each other's actions, especially Japanese. Both political and non-political. The younger Americans who somehow, find us interesting, lol. I wish they could have the freedoms over there, like I do here. Especially the women. Many women are capable if not, more so then the men in Japan at many male-dominated positions.
I hope to get to know all of you very well,
Thank you, and God Bless!
Welcome aboard. What part of the U.S. do you currently call home? (You don’t have to be TOO specific.)
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Matsutake and shibatake greetings to you.
Welcome to Free Republic.
I spent two years in Japan in the early eighties, but never had time to take any formal language lessons until I was in my thirties. I haven’t retained much.
You will find this an informative site, although it is often a vicious cat fight between people who are conservative across the board, and people who are conservative fiscally but liberal on social issues.
Howdy Grl.
What state are you living in? Ever been to Texas? The eats here are the best in the world.
Thanks for posting.
Is a Bush I Do Girl like a geisha?
Welcome aboard!
Welcome to America!
The best advice I can offer (since you had the courage to post) is grow a very thick skin as soon as possible.
People tend to speak very quickly here before considering how it will impact the listener. (Especially on social media like FR)
The war here is against liberals (socialists) who are guided more by their emotions than reason... and they use it as a weapon as well... so DO NOT let them get under your skin.
Good Luck!... looks like you learned your English well.
Welcome. My husband was stationed in Okinawa in the mid-70’s. He spent a bit of time in Japan, and really liked it.
Welcome aboard!
Hai, and Welcome. I spent a summer living in Tokyo (Nakai, Shinjuku ward) and enjoyed every moment. Lots of memories; been to the temple at Nikko and many other places. Loved Japanese TV!!
Tomoko-san,
Welcome aboard. Having spent 6 years in Okinawa, I love Japan. Only wish that I had learned more of the language.
Now it’s kampai time.
Irasshaimase!
Ohayo gozaimas. Yo e shoo matsuo.
Welcome to the USA and to Free Republic.
The demand for bigger government is mostly driven by increasing population density. The higher the density the more rules, regulations, taxes, and restrictions on basic human rights is required to make it work. Because Japan strongly favors robots over importing third worlders their population density has peaked and they will become increasingly conservative.
Welcome, to the best website in America, from one of its first members.
Welcome to both the USA and to FR!
Welcome. Do you know what a ‘natural born’ citizen means? What does your study guide say?
[ Someone on there said that we’re all socialists by majority. That would be like me assuming all Americans are all brain-dead idiots. When I know that’s not true. Just a generalization. All silly talk aside, That is not true. I am not a socialist, anyway, I do know that. ]
I think some people may confuse some aspects of the strong cultural social unity in Japan with socialism. It has been a long time since America has seen strong cultural social unity.
I say I was impressed after the Tsunami in 2011 how much community pulling together to rebuild and rescue there was compared to some of the natural disasters in America where there was looting instead.
Welcome!
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