Quote Originally Posted by ChinaV View Post
I've had some healthy debates with locals about "Japanes aggression" and usually share some personal history. First, telling them my grandfathers submarine sunk 27,983 tons of Japanese shipping during WWII, and then about the 3 family members we lost in the Pacific, one during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Followed by enlightening them to the fact that the USA dropped 2 nukes on Japan in 1945 and ended WWII. Had my family and country not made these sacrifices and decisions, China would still be Japans bitch. Then I ask them if they have ever heard of the concept that the USA and China were allies against Japan and get nothing but blank stares. I've told them there's no reason to harbour resentment, as that was the past and things have changed. Enjoy the Japanese of today with their lovely cars, electronics, and porn.

Every country needs its boogeymen to rally up the masses. America has gone from the USSR to Al Qaida. China likes to stir up emotions with patriotic calls agains Japan.

We should be happy the little shit doesn't like sushi, as the world doesn't have enough fish left for 1.6 billion people to start consuming it like the Japanese.

Cheers!
ChinaV
And how many American civilians died compared to Chinese at the hands of the Japanese during WWII? The Chinese are plenty aware of America's massive involvement in helping to defeat Japan. Ever heard of the recent Chinese blockbusters "The Flowers of War" and "Back to 1942"? Both have plots that involve Americans saving Chinese from the Japanese. On the other hand when was the last time you watched a Hollywood movie that portrayed China and the US as allies fighting against Japan? In fact when was the last time you saw ANY positive potrayal of China or the Chinese in a Hollywood movie?

Don't get me wrong, I'm also disgusted at the level of mindless hate that China as an entire nation is displaying towards Japan right now. But I'm perplexed by your need to mention the US in your post. Is it hard to imagine that Americans would find it easier to forgive Japan than the Chinese?