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textWe have not forgotten. The bravery of those who fought on Iwo Jima—American and Japanese alike—endures in history, in sacred ground, and the bonds between our nations. Their valor will never fade.

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[–] XiaCobolt@hexbear.net 15 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Reactionaries have two directly contradictory positions on the Japanese in WW2, they love them or extreme dehumanizing racism.

[–] XiaCobolt@hexbear.net 10 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Usually depends on whether they are winning (pre-WW2 and the start, the 80s financial market) or losing (mid to post WW2, the 90s financial market)