When asked by a reporter about why the U.S. didn't share their Iran war plans with Japan, President Donald Trump said it was necessary for the element of surprise. The president followed this with a joke, saying, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Ok, why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?"

“Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Ok, why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?”

“You believe in surprise, much more so than us.”

  • redlemace@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Once again he missed the basics

    Japan is a country known for its rich cultural traditions and customs, including the importance of showing respect in all aspects of daily life. Respect is a fundamental value in Japanese society, and understanding how to show respect is essential for navigating social interactions and building positive relationships with others

    • sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Not only is this… perhaps one of the most insulting things you could possibly say, so insulting that … basically every extremely formally well-mannered Japanese politician or attache in that room actually completely lost their composure…

      Why Donald, WHY WAS IT that Japan did a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor?

      Was it maybe because, I don’t fucking know… they didn’t have sufficient access to oil resources?!

      I want to beat Trump to death with a phone book.

      God fucking damnit.

      … This unimaginable shitstain needs to be fed his own teeth, through his nose.

      I’ve met an ex-Yakuza once.

      Had an interesting night at a bar once, we bonded over martial arts.

      … I can only imagine his reaction to this.

    • tigeruppercut@lemmy.zipEnglish
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      2 months ago

      “Showing respect in all aspects of daily life” sounds like a bit of orientalism. People aren’t exactly bowing to each other when they pick up a beer from a convenience store.