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Originally Posted by villagegolfer
I think the word that best describes what an honorable Japanese leader would do if he had Obama's record is harakiri? Or is that not politically correct to say now a days. I truely do not want to offend the sensibilities of political forums. Funny they used to say that all the time when i was growing up and in the movies. I cannot remember the last time I heard that word.
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What you're talking about is the historic way the Japanese handled their severe dishonor. It is a vibrant analogy, but it will upset those who just see the act and not the historical significance of someone who recognizes his own dishonor.