MY TAKE ON ABE'S ASSASSINATION

 

I don't know the in's and out's of Japanese politics, and what had led the poor guy to assassinate the former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. What I will comment about, is the failure of the security detail to protect the former Prime Minister. Which led to him being killed. 

I have seen the video, that NDTV had acquired. As you can see, there was a first shot. And the former PM have even saw his assassin. Then there was the second, as you can see, Abe hold his neck and fell down.

I'm no security expert. I'm a jobless bum. But it is very clear, there is something wrong in the execution of duty, by the security detail. First is, not securing the perimeter. Shinzo Abe is not just a mere politician, he is a former Prime Minister, head of Government of Japan. How can that man, came so close to the former PM. In the US, former presidents are still under the protection of the Secret Service. Again I don't know about Japan, there are bodyguards, but they definitely failed in protecting Abe.

Second, there was a first shot. Abe even looked back to see the commotion. It's right to apprehend the assassin. But shouldn't have they secured Abe? They just let him stood there, until the second shot happened, and Abe fell down. What should have they done, is after that first shot, take Abe away to some secure spot, while it is happening, disarmed that assassin. If they have done that, the former Prime Minister may have been be still with us.

I don't know what will be the implications, of a former politician dying by a gunshot in Japan's politics. Philippines has also it's own episodes of assassinations too. And Filipino's are still polarized if his death, have done good or bad for the country. It had cause a revolution, and toppled Ferdinand Marcos. His wife become President, and also his son 3 decades after that. The only weird thing is, just one full presidential term away. The son of Ferdinand Marcos, became President. They are only separated by Rodrigo Duterte. Yes, if you don't know yet, I am talking about Ninoy Aquino. Whose name might be removed in the airport, in which he was assassinated. Just like Abe, a behind the back shooting.

Again I don't know about the implications, but there will be. In the Philippines, we are feeling the results of the assassination of Ninoy. In the worldwide sense, Gavrilo Princip killing Archduke Francis Ferdinand, launch World War 1, in which leads to the establishment of Communism in Russia, by the help of the Germans. Fascism, because of the unfair treatment of Italy, despite being with Allies. Nazism, because of the unfair and heavy punishment on Germany. And also, Imperial Japan. All of those led us to World War 2, to the Cold War Era, and the wars inside of it, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, African wars. To the Gulf War era, Yugoslav wars, 911, Iraq, Afghanistan, ISIS, to the present Russia-Ukraine conflict. All because a Serbian, assassinated an Austrian Monarch. There will be implications. I just don't how big or small it is.

IT COULD ALSO BE CHINA

 

Attack on Titan, to me, or at least for many, is the best anime to come out this year, and maybe the last decade. It is because of two things, relativity and realism. It has the corruptions of government, horrors of war, conspiracy theories. And now they are resembling history, particularly that of Nazi Germany, and that Germany that come before it, that was screwed in World War 1.

Opening scenes of season 4, looks like just the trench warfare in the fields of France in World War 1. And to quote them: Do you remember this war we’ve been in for four years?  World War 1 started in 1914 and  ended in 1918. That's four years. Am I the only one reading between the lines like this. Of course not.

But if you saw the title, it says, it could also be China. On what sense, that it can also be China?  I am not saying; Hajime Isayama thought that it could also be China. I can never read minds. But how did you saw the German comparison? It’s on a lot of websites, that is saying that it is. What I am though, is I really love comparing things, where I saw resemblance. And I can also see resemblance of China, on Attack on Titan. Especially with the Marley Empire.

Marley is a great empire, and mainland superpower in their world. China is the mainland superpower in Asia, since 2000 years ago. It has declined, but came back as a superpower. That even the United States, thinks twice of confronting it militarily.

Marley also was persecuted, and belittled by a larger Empire, Eldia. In which they undermine it, and ultimately defeated. Making the Eldians to retreat to Paradis Island. Now in the history of China, there could be two comparisons for Eldia. And I dont think the first one was in Hajime Isayama’s mind. Because first and foremost, he is a Japanese. Or maybe because he is a Japanese, it has crossed his mind. But we can never be really sure.

Japan tried to really conquer China since the Ming Dynasty, through Joseon, now the Korean Peninsula. They succeeded for a while in the 1930’s. but because they acquired emnity with the western powers, especially the United States. China along with allies, defeated Japan. Like the Eldians, the Japanese commited atrocities, wherever they land. Most infamous of them, was the Nanking Massacre. They are also records that they commited heinous experiments, againts Chinese people. A lot of atrocities, was not forgiven by the Chinese up to these day.

Japan knowing the might of the Chinese Army, wants also to re-arm. Change the constitution, that limits or prohibits them for having an army, as a punishment for being defeated in World War 2.

Another country that might fit the gloves of being Eldia, in relation to China, is Taiwan. Before World War 2, the world recognized Chiang Kai Shek, as the leader of the Republic of China, of which the whole mainland was under his authority. But when he lost the Chinese Civil War against the Communist. He retreated to the island of Taiwan, in 1949. Both of the two countries claim authority over the entire mainland. Although the Peoples Republic of China, is the one that sits on the throne in Beijing.

And unlike in Japan, China might risk war, to retake Taiwan. The only thing that might hinder them was the protection given to Taiwan, by the United States.

China dont recognized Taiwan, even as a country. Although many countries doesnt recognized them as well. Maybe even their ally the United States, I am not really sure. Even a slight mention of it, will be met by protest, or diplomatic protest, by the Chinese citizens or government.

In the Kpop scene. Tzuyu, a Taiwanese member, of the kpop group TWICE, was scene holding a flag of Taiwan in one of their music videos. Chinese netizens protested heavily, making JYP to force Tzuyu to issue an apology to China. Which is rather unfair to the Kpop singer.

Another thing is an episode of Running Man, where they played a monopoly liked game, in which capital cities of the world was mentioned. And because Taipei was mentioned, along with Beijing, they protested. In which for an outsider, is too petty. Have you seen a Taiwanese person, who cries foul, everytime Beijing is mention as a capital of China. No. Maybe the Taiwanese people, should protest everytime there is a mention. But maybe the Taiwanese people, doesn't want to look petty in the eyes of the world.

There is still alot of resemblance, between China and Marley Empire. Some of the manga readers might have know some of it already. No wonder Attack on Titan, was banned in China. They are afraid, their people, might have this interpretation. Which is not very far fetch, because I have this comparison, and maybe interpretaion.

CANCEL KOREA, REALLY?

 

I will say this early on, I will not give up on K-Drama, K-Pop, K-Variety just because of this shit.

It all probably started when a Filipino tiktoker, Bella Poarch, who is not even living here, posted on tiktok, it’s not clear whether she has that tattoo or her father, a tattoo of the rising sun flag of Japan. To those who not know, that flag was the flag of the Imperial Japan. The time when Japan conquered a fourth of China, the whole of Korea, and almost the entire South East Asia, along with it, our own country the Philippines. With that imperialism, atrocities follow. And with all the countries that fall under their rule, Korea, or then Joseon, suffer the most of it. Girls were kidnapped, and force to have sex with the troops, in brothels. Man were force to served in the Japanese army, as frontline troops, and the others are emigrated also to do force labor. They are treated as second class citizens in their own land. So you would imagine, how deep is the hatred between South Korea and Japan. I dont know if South Korea, and also the North, had not fully forgiven, or not really forgiven Japan for it.

So seeing the rising sun flag, is offensive for Koreans. Had Bella Poarch just post it, their would not have been any problem. But she tagged the word Korea, along with the words I Love Korea, with the tattoo of the rising sun. If you’re a Korean, how would you feel seeing that? Knowing all the history behind the flag. I will feel insulted if I am one.

But the excuse was, she doesn’t know anything about the history of it, and apologized. And the series of insults and counter insults began. And Cancel Korea was born. Asking to boycott K-dramas, and kpop idols. As I have said early on, I wont give it up for this shit.

Its not that I am defending racism. Racism is evil, not just bad. But we Filipinos, are also guilty of it. In fact all nations, are guilty of it. And our racism are much worse. Just look, why many from Luzon, hates Duterte even if they have not known him personally. Some of have even edited the picture of Duterte, paying respects to the fallen of Jolo blast, making him look like eating dog food. Why is that? Because of the mere fact, that Duterte is from Mindanao, a Bisaya, and they that hate him, are Tagalogs.

So before we called Cancel Korea, we must cancel racism first, in our own ranks. We cant counter hate, with hate. It will just produce more hate. And Yoda said, hate leads to suffering. If they are down at that level, we should up the level, not go down with them. We should be the better person. If they are generalizing, we should not. Share love instead of hate.

SI MAR, SI KORINA, AT SI RUBY

Mayroon nga akong kwento, patungkol sa sa tatlong persona, Si Mar, si Korina at Ruby. Si Ruby nga ay isang malakas na bagyo, kapatid niya si Yolanda, at nagpasya siya na dumalaw sa ating bansa Pilipinas para mag-island hopping

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Ngunit may isang nag-comment na ang pangalan ay Korina Sanchez, na lumihis na lang ang bagyong ito, at mapunta sa Japan ang buong bagyo. Naiintindihan ko naman siya dahil hindi madali na tamaan ng bagyo. Pero para hilingin mo na mapabuti ang ilan at mapasama ang ilan, eh hindi maganda. Kaya nga maraming netizen ang nagalit sa kaniya. At mayroo din namang kumampi

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Hindi nga ito ang first time niya na mapaso sa mga pahayag niya, sa panahong mabagyo. Noong Yolanda, ay pinuna niya ang iginagalang na international journalist na si Anderson Cooper, na hindi daw nito alam ang kaniyang sinasabi. Ito nga ay dahil sa pinupuna naman ni Anderson Cooper ang pamahalaan, dahil sa mabagal na relief operations sa Tacloban. Ito nga ay sa kabila na nandoon mismo sa lugar si Anderson Cooper, at si Korina ay wala. Marami ring netizen ang kumampi kay Anderson Cooper, at nang bash naman kay Korina.

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And this man, Mar. Who is a man like Jejomar Binay, wants and loves to be President. Dahil sa pagka-epal, hindi naman niya kailangang sumakay sa motor, ay sumakay, tuloy natumba, at ang kapansin-pansin ay walang helmet. Ang sabi naman ng palasyo, ay magfocus na lang sa ginagawa kesa sa pagkakamali. May punto, pero kung ayaw mong mapuna, huwag kang magpasikat. Bakit nakunan ng media etong pangyayaring to. To be fair ang isang dahilan, ay ang media ay talagang naghahanap ng balita, at nakita si Mar. At ang isang dahilan naman, eh inimbitahan sila, at yun nadapa siya. Advice ko kay Mr. Mar, dont be so epal, it won't win you the presidency. You dont have to ride that motorcycle.

Dun sa mga umaasa na lumihis ang bagyo at dumiretso na lang sa Japan eh WAG NAMAN. Pwede namang HUMINA na lang katulad ng utak nung umasa!
— Joey de Leon (@AngPoetNyo) December 8, 2014

And to Korina Sanchez. Try to get a leave of absence whenever a super typhoon comes. Because you are prone in uttering stupid words.

INSANE CHINA

Nakakatawa na nakakainis na itong China, halos lahat kine-claim.

Una yung Kalayaan Islands, tapos yung Scarborough Shoal, tapos ang buong South China Sea through the nine dash line

May isa pa ngang anchor sa China, na pati ang Pilipinas diumano ay inherent part of China, ano sa inyo na lang lahat? Sa glory ng past Chinese Dynasties, walang record na tinangka man nilang sakupin ang Pilipnas. Dahil alam nila may kalalagyan sila, sa ating bansa noong unang panahon.

At yung anggulo na, since some dynasties pa ay kanila na ang Scarborough Shoal, kung ganoon rin lang ang batayan, eh dapat sa Italy na ang much of Europe and North Africa, dahil Roman Empire ang Italy noon eh. Dapat ganoon muna ang mangyari bago kayo mag-claim, China.

At hindi lang pala ang Pilipinas ang nagaganyan ng China, pati ang Vietnam, damay sa claim sa South China Sea. Nagputukan na nga nag dalawang bansang ito noon, dahil sa away sa teritoryo. Pati ang Japan nga ay inaagawan nila ng isla, yung Senkaku Islands na kung titignan naman ay talagang mas malapit ito sa pinaka-remote island ng Japan kesa sa China.

Yun nga ay humantong sa mga protesta sa China, kung saan napagtripan ang mga Japanese made na mga sasakyan. Ipinost nga ang imaheng katulad nito noon sa isang anti-China bullying page sa Facebook. Umani nga ng batikos na"ano ba yan! nagpoprotesta nang ganoon pro-government" something like that. Sa loob-loob ko naman, knowing China's little bit of its history. Hindi gagawin ng mga tsino muli ang magrally laban sa China, knowing what happen in the 80's in the Tiananmen Square, The Chinese government massacre their own people.

http://www.japancrush.com/2012/stories/clinton-reveals-china-claim-to-territorial-rights-in-hawaii.html

Ngunit ang nakakagulat sa lahat, pati Hawaii! ito nga ay ayon sa isang article ng MSN Sankei, na sinabi daw ng official ng China kay Clinton. I will quote the the title and the first paragraph.

From MSN Sankei: China ‘Could Also Insist Upon Territorial Rights in Hawai’i: US Secretary of State Reveals Part of Consultation With China.

"On November 29, it was revealed that US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stated in a question and answer session at a speech she gave in Washington, that when the US had consulted with China about the past problems of territoriality in the South China Sea, the Chinese side had said that they could also ‘insist on (territorial rights to) Hawai’i’. To which Clinton replied, ‘Well, you’re welcome to try. Territorial rights will be settled through arbitration institutions. That is precisely the action that we want you to take’."

Para sa buong detalye nito, may link sa ilalim ng picture ni Clinton

That is too much already for China, worst than Hitler's bullying of territory in Europe before Poland. But Hitler said something in his book Mein Kampf that I would like to agree, "The Seas Belong to the United States". I dont really remember what chapter it is, but Hitler really said that. And I like it better than China.

ANG SATELITE NI KIM

Hindi nga natuloy ang sinasabing satelite launch ng North Korea, dahil sa masamang panahon, ngunit sa araw ng bukas, kung bumuti ang kalagayan ng panahon, ay baka matuloy din ito.

Patuloy nga ang pagbababala ng NDRRMC Chair Benito Ramos, tungkol sa launch sa mga nakatira malapit sa maaaring bagsakan ng debris ng rocket booster, na halos kalahati ng eroplano daw ang laki.

Hindi nga ang nakakatakot ay ang pagbagsak ng anomang debris mula sa kalawakan. Ang nakakatakot nga ay ang mga pangyayari na maaaring maganap pagkatapos ng launch. Matatandaang ang Japan ay naghahanda ng kanilang mga patriot missile upang maintercept ang mga debris na maaaring mahulog sa kanilang bansa. Ganoon din naman ang South Korea at ang United States.

Ang tingin ko nga sa ginagawa ng North Korea ay isang provocation, ngayon ay gumagalaw na ang Japan, South Korea, at ang United States. Maaari ngang wala talagang lamang nukleyar ang satelite daw? at baka sadyain nilang talagang padaanin sa mga bansang nakahanda, at boom, declaration of war sa mag-iintercept ng satelite rocket nila. At malinaw naman ang pahayag ni President Obama, "their will be no reward for provocations, those days are over" noong March 25, 2012.

Nakakapagtaka naman ang katahimikan ng bansang China sa isyung ito, na nagpipilit din naman sa kanilang claim sa Scarborough Shoal na lubhang napakalapit sa Pilipinas kaysa sa kanila. Matatandaan na ang China ang isa sa mga bansang tumulong ng labis sa North Korea noong Korean War.

At kung sakaling matutuloy sa araw ng kinabukasan ang satelite launch, habang sinusulat ko ito, ay mangyayari nga ito sa Friday The 13th.

I hope it will be truly only a satelite launch!