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[skipants]

As a Canadian, I agree with the premise that I'd rather see Japan gain power over China due to how they wield that power; but man, you have quite a pessimistic view when it comes to describing US allies.

Also, if Japan truly was a US puppet, would they be "allowed" to have a auto industry at all?

[s1artibartfast → skipants]

Sure. whats the point of a puppet if you dont use it or interact with it?

[rangestransform → skipants]

> man, you have quite a pessimistic view when it comes to describing US allies.

I certainly think it's better than having an morals-based view of geopolitics, and either

- believing in the moralistic post-hoc justifications for geopolitical actions like invading Iraq

- wanting to unilaterally cede resources or control to geopolitical adversaries or the global south