Norman Diamond wrote:

> "Ernest Schaal" <eschaal@max.hi-ho.ne.jp> wrote in message
> news:BB2C1834.4298%eschaal@max.hi-ho.ne.jp...
>
> > Unfortunately, this mindset, which brings into mind the thinking of sexist
> > third world countries, seems to be accurately reported. Clearly, the
> > Japanese have a LONG way to go before the reach maturity.
>
> Try again.  You've quoted Japanese GOVERNMENT officials.  The Japanese
> GOVERNMENT has a long way to go before reaching maturity.

You've quoted LDP officials. LDP officials such as Mori have a long way to go.
The SDP or JCP, who often oppose them, are better.

> Which, in fact, makes the Japanese government very little different from the
> governments of most other countries.
>
> What about yourself, by the way?  When your president does something stupid,
> do you say that you have a long way to go before reaching maturity?  Or do
> you figure out the difference between your government and your country's
> ordinary people?

I personally didn't and wouldn't vote for Bush or his father. But there are
tens of millions who did, as well as a large majority of people who support the
current Bush and his policies. It could well be that such ardent supporters of
Bush and his policies could have a way to go.