Prime Minister Shinzo Abe succeeded in his effort to move beyond the postwar pacifism that has kept his country out of conflicts. A strange decision, thought Marquel. What if we had a policy that kept us out of conflicts? Hmm…Marquel saw their point. That’s no way for a country to act. He understood.
But the decision to bar the army from overseas conflicts was a direct result of WWII, imposed on them by us. They would have only “defense forces,” no army. Now things would change. Marquel went to the Japanese mission to the U.N. and spoke to their press office.
“So you want to talk to us?” Asked the director.
“Well yes.” Said Marquel.
“You know I went to UCLA. I studied English.” He said.
“I bet you got A’s.” Said Marquel.
He smiled. “Now about our army. Do you know where Pearl Harbor is?” He asked.
“Of course,” said Marquel.
“Could you point it out on the map here?” He asked. “The chancellery in Tokyo asked me.”
Marquel pointed to Hawaii on the map while the press officer took a picture.
He bowed and said, “Sank you.”
“Can you tell me why you are militarizing?” Asked Marquel.
“We are not truly militarizing. It is very peaceful.” He said.
“But you have quadrupled the number of pilots.” Marquel said.
“That is unfortunate misinformation. None of those pilots are really pilots. They only have partial training and will never receive more.” He said’.
“What do you mean partial?” I asked.
“Well,” he said, “They have been taught to take off and fly but not how to land. So they are not really pilots. Not really militarized.”
“Why would you do that?” I asked.
He smiled and winked. “I can say no more but I assure you it’s true. You wouldn’t want any of them piloting an Air Japan 747” he said.
“So you are sort of militarizing partially?” I asked.
“Well, yes and no. We are changing just some of our patterns.” He said.
“For instance?” I asked.
“We are forming a close alliance with Germany. We have learned to appreciate their strengths and we will be the closest of allies.” He said.
“I see. But you’re not really militarizing?” I asked.
He bowed and said, “Swear to God and hope to die.”
That was good enough for me. I went home and felt much better.
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By MARQUEL: Return of the Samurai
Crazy fun!
loved it.
Pure fuquel!
Man, you know how to be funny and relevant. Well done
I love you Man. You’re sh*t crazy, and I love you
Really, partial militarization? Gosh you are good, Marquel!