[bonesmccoy]

If the Japanese believe that either Red China or NorKor are about the missile them, they have ALREADY stated that they will engage in pre-emptive strikes... with or WITHOUT the US.

That tells me that they don't give a rip about Rummy's opinions regarding Okinawa.

They will hit withOUT consulting Washington if they think Pyongyang or Beijing are about to strike.

[sheik yerbouty]

The Russkies have essentially said the same thing regarding Kim The Insane, as they do not want radiation wafting over Vladivostock.