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Perhaps the most intriguing "political" event in quite a while...

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Northside Storm, Apr 20, 2008.

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  1. Northside Storm

    Northside Storm Member

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    The "2008 Torch Circus" is making its' stop in Japan next Saturday...which will be intresting to say the least. Already, some sparks are flying...

    Japan temple rejects torch relay
    The aforementioned temple has been vandalised
    Japan snubs Chinese guards

    I don't want to be too dramatic, but I could seriously see this as either being a VERY good victory for world unity...or a spark to a global controversy. China is a tinderbox right now and Japan could very well set the match aflame.
     
    #1 Northside Storm, Apr 20, 2008
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    didn't it happen last week? i don't think they are going to japan again.
     
    #2 yuantian, Apr 20, 2008
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    Japan won't even need matches since China is giving them a big torch -- with any luck Tibetan protesters will save us from WWIII by putting that thing out once and for all.
     
    #3 KingCheetah, Apr 20, 2008
  4. Northside Storm

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    Mmm...
     
    #4 Northside Storm, Apr 20, 2008
  5. lalala902102001

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    Let's watch the Asians fight each other. Whoo-hoo!!
     
    #5 lalala902102001, Apr 21, 2008
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    "So are ya Chinese or Japanese?"
     
    #6 Baqui99, Apr 21, 2008
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    The Japanese are discreet people. So the Tibetans protesters won't have much support (esp, the violent kind of support) from the local. The Japanese authority will also be on Chinese side because now japan exports a lot to China. I think we will see minor protests but things will go smoothly.

    Similar situation will apply to Hong Kong.

    Canberra is now the only stop that can cause major disruption. :cool:
     
    #7 ymc, Apr 21, 2008
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