[The Avon Lady]

Originally Posted by P_Funk

Japan seems to be so concerned with the shame of its past that it is ironically laying the foundation for a situation in which it might be somehow in some way replicated.

I disagree. While they might not be admitting to guilt, that's because they find the deeds we all they comitted disgracesful and horrific. It's the last thing they would want to revert to.

I see nothing wrong or excessive with nationalism in Japan today. There are far more dangerous nationilists in Germany. So, too, in other western countries. I see no reason to pick on Japan at present nor do I see any trend leading them to their WWII past.

As is so often misquoted and not even properly attributed -

That's "Santayana" - no "n" before the "y".