My Enemy, My Friend
Jack Nadel, © 2001
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... pliant and supple -- while the Americans are like the oak -- sturdy and strong. In the greater wind, the bamboo will only bend ... while the oak will eventually crack and break."
"We will rise from the ashes!" cried Mr. Yamamoto. "If we are defeated, we will appear to become subservient. Then, the Americans will help us to restore our factories so that we can supply them with cheap labor. We will learn from them how to make things better. We will take their inventions and their technology and produce their products better and cheaper than they can. We will harness all the power of our government, our banks and our workers. We, the great trading companies of Japan, will lead the way!"
"We will be the wolf in sheep's clothing!" another of the men shouted.
"Exactly!" Yukio told them, the passion in his voice growing stronger. "The words that have been spoken are the truth. By working together, we will once again make our nation the most powerful in the world."
Yukio stopped for a moment, calming himself. When he spoke again, his tone was solemn. "To accomplish our goal, we will need total allegiance from every man here. Please indicate if we will have your full participation."
One by one, he looked into each man's eyes. Without hesitation, they met his gaze and gave a slight nod of the head.
"Arigato. We have unanimous approval," said Yukio with a satisfied look. "Know now that we cannot defeat the United States militarily but eventually, we will own it!"
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