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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Solon who wrote (42188)	1/12/2002 9:34:14 AM
From: J. C. Dithers	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

do you know if the US ever gave back the land they took from Japan after the war? Well we certainly didn't give them back the Philippines, New Guinea, or Manchuria. We did recognize Okinawa as being part of Japan. What lands are you talking about?

To: Solon who wrote (42188)	1/12/2002 9:53:44 AM
From: J. C. Dithers	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

However, we wish the war to end, if only we can have some concessions. Exactly. And that does not qualify as being "DESPERATE" to end the war. It would have been political suicide for the leaders of the U.S. and Britain to agree to "concessions." The final decision to allow Japan to keep their Emperor was not a concession, but rather a self-interest choice as to what would work best in guiding the Japanese people back to an orderly, controlled, and peaceful society. If you review the Togo-Sato exchanges, it is clear that the Japanese knew about the softening attitude of the U.S. toward the Emperor's future role. What it comes down to, is who dictates the terms of a surrender ... the victor or the vanquished?

To: Solon who wrote (42188)	1/12/2002 10:44:54 AM
From: average joe	Respond to of 82486

"BTW, do you know if the US ever gave back the land they took from Japan after the war? How about Russia? I'm just curious. Does anyone know?" karafuto.com

To: Solon who wrote (42188)	1/12/2002 6:31:28 PM
From: Lazarus_Long	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

do you know if the US ever gave back the land they took from Japan after the war? Well, we gave them back Japan. Being the victors, we didn't have to do that. How much land do you think the Japanese would have given back had they won?