Different generation. Hugely different times. But the hateful nonsense remains exactly the same.
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We still have a few here that think the US is a WASP nation. Some people never grow up.
Same in the UK unfortunately. Times change, but attitudes sadly don’t…
They’re really coming out of the woodwork these days!
Unfortunately they have never gone away, but yeah, they do seem intent on making the most of the island disputes. Happy to say that once again, I was the only one taking any interest in them!
Would be nice if that island disappeared / got wiped out by natural forces someday…
Even if it did, there’d unfortunately be no shortage of other things to bicker about…
Hateful indeed. One wonders why they have never been brought to heel.
Exactly. Too many connections to too many people in high places I suspect.
Yeah, we should shut everyone up that says things we don’t like. Maybe we could round them up and shoot them. /sarcasm
Voltaire is right on this… I may not like the vile crap they are spouting but will defend their right to spout it. Even when I am the damn foreigner they hate so badly.
Yes, freedom of speech is only ok when we hear things we want to hear!
All joking aside, however, while all opinions have the right to be voiced, others should also have the right not to be subjected to them. These fellas, with their speakers turned up to the max, don’t allow that.
I can agree to an extent with your position that they are a bit overwhelming in their presentation.
I only really took issue with the idea of bringing anyone “to heel”.
Stepping away from politics. I love your photos; been lurking for years.
Yes, as much as I despise what they say, and everything they stand for, they have as much right as anybody to voice their opinions. With the way things are going, I just hope we won’t end up hearing a lot more from them…
Thanks a lot. Very kind of you to say so.
This freedom of speech thing is certainly a test of endurance ! I keep telling myself that the right to free speech is not a right to be heard, and even less a right to be heeded. I can’t think of any better way to enforce my preference – if not necessarily a right – to peace…
Actually, I’m kinda curious about what that guy was saying? What words did he use to try to capture people’s attention? (I’m not in favour of it, just curious)
Generally it’s all about a return to an ideal that never existed along with patriotism and the emperor. Plus heavy doses of anti-communism, anti-Americanism and territorial disputes.
Wow. When I saw your photo I thought it was some kind of performance piece recreating Mishima’s speech before his suicide. Some things never change.
A few people have mentioned Mishima in relation to this photo. Not something I though of when I first took it.
does this party have any seats in the parliament?
Thankfully no, although what connections they have to people in power is a lot less clear.