tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89229005396038015992024-03-13T09:06:46.913-07:00BUSHIDO BULLSHITHALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-9630050856469802372013-06-28T11:43:00.001-07:002013-06-28T11:43:07.972-07:00'TEDDY' ROOSEVELT: ARYAN-AMERICAN SAMURAITEDDY ROOSEVELT is known for his vigorous lifestyle which he adopted to offset his youthful infirmities and physical weaknesses. He kept up a fast pace and traveled around the world, hunting and shooting his way, and took up jiu-jitsu, single stick, boxing and wrestling, among other similar activities. He wrote books also, many of which, if not most, are forgotten or neglected, and which offer some insights into the man.<br />
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BIOGRAPHIES abound on him, of course, and it seems likely that more aspects of this American President will be done in years to come. His life is important because it reveals a number of things that led to certain national policies as well as problems and again, on an international/global scale problems that are still with the United States that seem to have originated with him, which have been minimized by public admiration of him and a 'manufactured' image that he, himself, created much in the same way many entertainers and actors do today.<br />
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By and large AMERICAN IMPERIALISM, which began with THEODORE 'TEDDY' ROOSEVELT and those who admired and supported him in various ways, influenced JAPANESE IMPERIALISM at the very least. <br />
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RACIAL THEORIES, especially those that suggested Caucasians and thereby, Aryans, were, along with the Nordic, Teutonic, and related tribes, were SUPERIOR and that other races were inferior appealed to Roosevelt and a good many others in his day and some continue to the very present. The consequences on AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICIES, and also domestic, were enormous at the time and still are being felt this very day. <br />
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The various racial and ethnic beliefs of the time, bolstered by Darwinian Evolutionary Theories and<br />
related notions also influenced Hitler and other dictators in their quest for power, of course, but it the influence that Roosevelt had on the Japanese and its quest for EMPIRE that needs to be discussed.<br />
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It probably has never occurred to most persons that the Japanese are 'HONORARY ARYANS'!<br />
But this was the case when Teddy Roosevelt became enarmoured with the Japanese and their SAMURAI CULTURE and BUSHIDO NOTIONS that led, of course, eventually to WORLD WAR II. <br />
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Unlike the CHINESE whose Nation was labeled as 'THE SICK MAN OF ASIA' or 'THE SICK MAN OF CHINA', a weak and invalid nation whose people served at the time as cheap labor for Americans in their push to 'tame the West' and 'civilize the 'REDSKINS' or 'INJUNS'.<br />
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THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR led to the growth of AMERICAN EXPANSION AND IMPERIALISM and also gave TEDDY ROOSEVELT some of the status he craved in the world <br />
of power and politics and also that others craved from themselves and the Nation.<br />
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The notion that wars lead to a better life, a better civilization, and progress has long captured the attention of many in the world and Teddy Roosevelt was one who held this belief honed and sharpened to appeal to others who admired him, no doubt.<br />
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Although he won THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, he actually condoned JAPANESE AGRESSION IN ASIA a fact many have overlooked in their obvious 'patriotisms' since then. Few know and realize that PROBLEMS IN KOREA TODAY STEM FROM CERTAIN THINGS THAT TEDDY ROOSEVELT DID OR ALLOWED TO HAPPEN AND ENCOURAGED.<br />
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After reading NITOBE'S BUSHIDO and learning the subtlety of Japanese deceptiveness from his mentors, he began to find more enchantment in Japanese affairs.<br />
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Today, we see 'THE CODE OF THE SAMURAI permeating the culture of THE UNITED STATES as many seek to emulate, study, and practice such, forgetting the lessons of WORLD WAR TWO, the KOREAN.WAR, and VIETNAM.<br />
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The policies and practices used in gaining and controlling the PHILIPPINES, PUERTO RICO & HAWAII along with other possessions long forgotten by most in the US, carried over into other approaches of foreign policy and are still operating today, though in a slightly different manner and <br />
style.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-11611075017286029702011-11-08T14:43:00.000-08:002011-11-08T14:55:45.755-08:00SHIRO ISHII-MENGELE'S JAPANESE COUNTERPARTDr. Shiro Ishii was the Japanese Counterpart of Dr. Joseph Mengele the German whose notorious experiments are fairly well-known now in many respects, while those of Dr. Ishii are less well known to the US public and others... Both men conducted experiments on prisoners and these are still being documented by researchers...However, many Nazi and Japanese War criminals have enjoyed freedom and life in the United States, much of it compliments of the US goverment and military who were eager to learn and utilize their 'secrets' and information, especially on rocket science, bacteriology and chemical warfare,etc. Dr. Ishii,however, went back to Japan where he lived a relatively undisturbed and unperturbed life, probably in the belief that he served his country, his Emperor, etc. with honor and, therefore, need not concern himself any more on such matters... The point is that many of these criminals from WWII enjoyed life and privileges in the US and were cared for and,probably,paid for their 'contributions to humanity and civilization' and to 'science'..... The fact is, that many of these criminals are still wandering about in the US, no doubt, and you may well know some of them and not realize it,while worrying about 'illegals' and 'terrorists' as you go down the streets.... The killers among us are there but how many of us recognize them...or understand them... I hope to give more details on this subject when I have more time ...HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-33712377211069909962010-12-14T11:35:00.000-08:002010-12-14T11:36:14.894-08:00DECEIT MAY BE PARDONED IN PROPORTION TO THE BENEFITS IT CONFERS...Yukio AzakiHALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-44231291944725208282010-12-14T11:23:00.000-08:002010-12-14T11:27:30.138-08:00CULTURAL AMNESIAThe JAPANESE, among other groups of nations and cultures, suffer from what has been called 'CULTURAL AMNESIA', a condition in which all things painful, distasteful,etc. are ignored for a more conforming and comfortable appearance. The formalization of all segments of Japanese Life seldom allows for intrusion or invasion of ideas that would upset 'the smooth flow' of life and society. Even the criminal has his 'place' and his 'honor'!HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-18954149437680784872010-12-14T10:50:00.000-08:002010-12-14T10:54:20.958-08:00THE NIPPON MUSLIM ASSOCIATIONAccording to what little information I have THE NIPPON MUSLIM ASSOCIATION was formed in 1943,if not before, and, as such, possibly, if not probably, is the foundation for the elaborate network of modern ISLAMIC terrorism in various Far Eastern areas...since the Japanese Intelligence operated prior to WWII to facilitate the destruction of Colonialism via nationalistic approaches....HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-51560392649922695532010-12-03T09:53:00.001-08:002010-12-03T09:53:55.154-08:00ZEN ENLIGHTENMENT BEGINS WITH A SINGLE SLAP!HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-9959153940377057362010-08-18T07:31:00.000-07:002010-08-18T07:49:45.697-07:00थे इन्फ्लुएंस ऑफ़ जें ओं मर्तिअल ARTSIn my personal library, I have a few books by Westerners on Japanese culture and on Zen Buddhism which I became acquainted with while in college years ago and which,on and off, I have delved into the various books from time to time that have appeared since then, and I find some of interest, especially those of those Westerners who have shaved their heads, taken up tea ceremonies, even judo and karate, not to mention Ninjutsu,etc, and have entered monasteries devoted to one or another branch or sect of Zen, and who have sometimes gained interesting insights into themselves and have lived ' monastic' life....both men and women have done this. I have to add that the attraction of Oriental and Asian religions is nothing new for the West, that since the early days of discovery of ancient scripts and masterpieces, especially from India, Westerners of all kinds have taken to Vedanta, Yoga, Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and the like and have become adherents and devotees of many sects, organizations, ashrams, and followers of numerous 'saints', 'gurus', 'swamis', 'lamas', etc. and also lived in India and Tibet, Nepal,etc. as monks,etc. while these days many do not go to those lands anymore but embrace the monastic life in the US, for example at similar institutions set up for such purposes.....and have also written some interesting accounts,etc. The same is true for many Westerners who have embraced Sufism, Christianity, Catholicism,etc. in that many have had 'peak' experiences and 'mystical' yearnings and have written about such or received some minor publicity for their efforts, which they are often quite willing to share with the reading public who will not, or seldom ever, enter these realms from their everyday existences for various reasons...despite an interest in such esoteric and arcane subjects..... The general public will remain satisfied with those fraternal organizations and charitable groups and standard religious groups, churches and other centers of 'worshop' and not venture except perhaps to slide shows, lectures, and demonstrations,etc. However, there is a large body of literature dealing with Zen and its relation to various martial arts, many of which have been written by practitioners of martial arts as well as prominent teachers and instructors, some of whom have lived and studied and worked in Japan and other Asian areas and who are versed in other cultural aspects and quite often speak the languages of these countries, like Japanese or Chinese,etc. The impetus for all of this comes as a result of WORLD WAR TWO and slow but steady progress that martial arts have undergone since their early introduction by returning US servicemen, that is, as far as the US is concerned. However, various groups of martial arts have since that time sent their members and teachers abroad so that nearly every country in the world now has a judo, karate, kungfu, tae kwon do, etc. group....and along with this has been attached the religions, in some cases very intensely, of Zen, Buddhism and Taoism.......of which more will be discussed further when time permits.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-8352163593574355432009-11-23T13:27:00.000-08:002009-11-23T13:33:52.732-08:00KAMI NO MICHISHINTO which is roughly translated as THE WAY OF THE GODS WAS A PREHISTORIC,PRE-BUDDHIST form,which is not concerned with ethics and morals but which requires prayers, purifications and ceremonies(rituals and rites),all of which tend to center around birth and marriage, so that THERE IS NO JAPANESE WHO CANNOT CLAIM TO BE DESCENDED FROM THE GODS, and more importantly, especially for martial artists and Japanophiles, NO FOREIGNER THAT CAN BE.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-84066676009496426292009-11-19T09:20:00.000-08:002009-11-19T09:32:01.850-08:00JAMES MISTOSE GRANDMASTER OF KENPOJAMES MITOSE was a fascinating and most controversial person who,in Hawaii where he was born according to all records, began teaching a system which has become known as KENPO and also as KEMPO with avarious appended names, such as KENPO-KARATE, KENPO-JIU-JITSU,etc. He wrote a book that has been disssected and analyzed by various groups in an effort to locate and understand the origins of his 'family' system that he claimed to have learned, studied, and been taught in Japan at a 'family shrine'. His life showed both a 'light' side and a 'dark' side and descriptions of this abound and, as might be expected, divided practitioners and scholars into two camps with very few finding themselves in the middle. Contradictions in his 'spiritual' life, his 'marital life', his 'professional' life, and his 'martial' life exist that cannot be easily brushed aside by any group seeking to study his system as it is or to trace the origins of his system or style. The practical aspects of KENPO/KEMPO are not in much dispute, that is, the actual techniques for practice, study, and self-defense and other related aspects but while this is the case, the man himself remains elusive and controversial, largely due to the fact he died in Folsom Prison, as he was convicted of murder, conspiracy, and extortion. The records exist but take much time and money to access on this trial and conviction. Though he remains an enigma to most who try to trace the origins of Kenpo and his term of the art as KOSHO KENPO, some things can be surmised about him from various descriptions if not from his book and students,etc. many of whom are now passed away.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-76254638187989600842009-09-28T06:36:00.000-07:002009-09-28T06:38:50.485-07:00YAKUZA ARTICLE IN MAXIM MAG FOR MENNow on the stands is the magazine, MAXIM which has an interesting article on the Yakuza and is excerpted from the book TOKYO VICES which looks like a good read for all Japanophiles and Bushido Bullshiters, and Zenists,etc. We have not heard the last of the Yakuza and our government still continues to play games internationally with unusual groups and governments.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-53144885700957749192009-08-20T15:29:00.004-07:002009-08-20T15:33:35.588-07:00DR. JOSE RIZAL,LAFCARDIO HEARNE & DR. JIGORO KANODr. Jose Rizal, the National Hero of the Philippines; Lafcardio Hearne, the noted writer; and Dr. Jigoro Kano, the Founder of Judo were all contemporaries basically. Hearne wrote about and studied jiu-jitsu and so did Dr. Rizal when he spent time in Japan. More on this later.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-5654362704944091792009-08-20T15:29:00.003-07:002009-08-20T15:29:46.979-07:00MEETING WITH JAPANHALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-55738577883269471702009-08-20T15:29:00.001-07:002009-08-20T15:29:32.173-07:00THE KNIGHTS OF BUSHIDOHALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-19204287989633803362009-08-20T15:25:00.000-07:002009-08-20T15:29:08.067-07:00'HARRY CAREY''HARRY CARRY' is what most Americans tend to call the ritualized suicide of the Japanese Samurai and those who attempt to emulate that lifestyle!HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-23742689449348914652009-08-18T12:56:00.000-07:002009-08-18T13:02:44.665-07:00THE KEMPETAIThe KEMPETAI or Japanese Intelligence, had an extensive network across the world, particularly in Asia, of course, from India, Burma, Malayia, Indonesia, China, Korea,and, of course, the Philippines and the North & South Pacific area as well as in Brazil,Mexico, Panama, and even the US. This extensive network of spies and espionage people included non-Japanese, mostly those who thought they were fighting against Imperialism of the West, for their freedom from colonial rule, no matter how harsh or benevolent, and the like. The Japanese promised them a lot of things, of course, but so has the US in some of its foreign policies around the world,spending enormous amounts to fund these activities. However, what one has to recall is that this intelligence network operated AFTER WWII and still is being used, namely by Al Queda and the Taliban. I might also mention that the Japanese had ties to Saudi Arabia and other places in the Near East. More on this another time.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-71744667662929871392009-08-18T12:55:00.000-07:002009-08-18T12:56:17.541-07:00JAPAN & THE PHILIPPINES"OLD WOUNDS NEVER HEAL(DIE); THEY LEAVE SCARS"HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-5028533073561893142009-08-18T10:13:00.000-07:002009-08-18T10:18:51.155-07:00NO SURRENDERThis is the title of Lt. Hiroo Onoda's book about his ordeal on Lubang Island in the Philippines but it goes beyond that since he was trained at THE NAKANO SCHOOL OF INTELLIGENCE,which is important for martial artists who are interested in aikido, karate, ninjutsu,etc. should know about. I was in the Philippines when he surrendered in 1974. He returned to Japan a national hero but only surrendered upon orders from the Emperor! He was not the last straggler from WWII that the Japanese had, however, as there was one in Guam afterwards and there may even be some others still holding out. Lt. Onoda could be raking in the dough if he decided to train and teach his survival arts to others, especially Westerners. He was also an expert in kendo.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-61931367659477295922009-08-18T10:08:00.000-07:002009-08-18T10:12:55.725-07:00THE LAST WARRIORViewing this film is interesting because it depicts a US Marine versus a Japanese Imperial Marine on a small Pacific Island, and is one of many films dealing with this topic. The fight scenes and the exotic locale are worth seeing, of course, and it gives another slant on war.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-63319889501574718392009-08-18T10:06:00.000-07:002009-08-18T10:08:22.649-07:00FIRE ON THE PLAINAlthough considered an 'anti-war' movie, this Japanese made film takes place in the Philippines and,therefore, deserves viewing by those with an interest in the Philippines and Filipino martial arts, as well as those who have an interest in WWII and general history,etc. More to be said on this film.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-61539631570090406492009-08-18T10:03:00.000-07:002009-08-18T10:05:28.091-07:00THE HIGHEST HONORIf you recall the movie by that name, then you know that,according to the film, the highest honor you could receive at the hands of the brutal Japanese as a prisoner of war, was to have your head loped off with a single stroke of a Japanese sword(note, I said Japanese Sword, although some Japanese took samural swords to war with them, not all such weapons were samurai swrods).HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-39102858107997696852009-08-17T15:27:00.000-07:002009-08-17T15:37:17.317-07:00BOMBING OF JAPAN PART IIJapan was extremelylucky by the fact that the US apparently had only two A bombs in its arsenal,and, had the Hydorgen Bomb been ready, it would ahve been perhaps used as well. At the time these bombs were dropped there was a mood and sentiment among a great many Americans, tired,weary, and depressed over the War(s) in the Pacific and Europe, that, had there been more A Bombs, would have called for the total obliteration of Japan. These same sentiments were also expressed or felt by some of the same people who suggested and desired we do so to Russia,which was becoming after WWII, an apparent enemy, an obstacle and a confronting hostile nation/empire and led to what is known as 'THE COLD WAR'. These notions and sentiments are which are based on simplistic and negative emotions are still with us today as regards Iraq,Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan, Pakistan and any country that seems to defy,ignore, or discount our National Interest and our "AMERICANIZATION' of the World,much as the Ancient Romans attempted to do with the areas they conquered.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-33536495420879970862009-08-14T14:18:00.000-07:002009-08-14T14:21:01.698-07:00STEEL & SILK: SAMURAI & GEISHATo compare and contrast the Japanese according to sex or male/female(without the third gender included) you get Men as 'steel' and Women as 'silk' which is not exactly what I wanted to say here but I forgot my notes and writing on this,so it comes off the top of my head for now.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-40214379263082537982009-08-14T13:57:00.000-07:002009-08-14T14:00:40.022-07:00ACROSS THE PACIFICThis is an interesting movie with Humphrey Bogart and Sydney Greenstreet that was focused on the Panama Canal and its strategic importance at the time of WWII. It has Greenstreet as a villain who comes from the Philippines and is siding with Japan. Key Luke is also in it as a Japanese spy,etc. The judo/boxing scenes are also to be looked at. More on this movie at another time.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-46525277689244990002009-08-13T14:49:00.000-07:002009-08-13T14:52:37.367-07:00MR. MOTOThe movies of MR. MOTO,portrayed by the late Peter Lorre, are available on DVD and,while Lorre had a stand-in for the jiu-jitsu and other fight scenes,which some people did not realize thinking he did the things and knew these arts, the movies are entertaining. The stories by George Marquand are slightly different. These are a good read and more on all this will be discussed at a future date.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922900539603801599.post-5972516576870889452009-08-13T14:48:00.001-07:002009-08-13T14:49:39.908-07:00THE NAKANO SCHOOLThe importance of the NAKANO SCHOOL needs to be mentioned, especially in terms of aikido, intelligence, and ninjutsu,etc.HALFORD E. JONEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168580062742457670noreply@blogger.com0