tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714063.post3818650343178567858..comments2023-10-09T00:45:55.603+09:00Comments on Shisaku: Events, My Friends, EventsMTChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626942240117432624noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714063.post-86598022303518504152009-07-20T02:12:45.004+09:002009-07-20T02:12:45.004+09:00It also gives a certain symmetry to things, given ...It also gives a certain symmetry to things, given he's the grandson of Yoshida. Great for retrospective articles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714063.post-59486265881482173522009-07-17T22:21:16.188+09:002009-07-17T22:21:16.188+09:00I do understand Aso, though. After all, if your ac...I do understand Aso, though. After all, if your active career is over in either case, would you rather be remembered as "Last Prime Minister of the LDP" or as "Forgettable Nobody #4"?Jan Morenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834641501438709866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714063.post-71907816410023606872009-07-17T09:21:22.783+09:002009-07-17T09:21:22.783+09:00Unless there is some dramatic development in the n...Unless there is some dramatic development in the next day or two, it looks like the LDP is going to go down with Aso still at the helm. When they lose the election and Aso resigns as party head, then people like Masuzoe, Koike Yuriko, Noda Seiko et al can vie for the honor of becoming opposition leader. I don't fear Masuzoe all that much, though, because I don't think he has strong nationwide appeal. Besides, replacing Aso at this point would be seen by most as the last futile gesture of a sinking party.wataruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934449228000680775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714063.post-30838240899427542072009-07-16T22:54:30.105+09:002009-07-16T22:54:30.105+09:00I am interested though. What say you if Masuzoe is...I am interested though. What say you if Masuzoe is selected as Prez/PM? I mean, it worked last time right? Why not again?<br /><br />This thought strikes fear into my heart, btw.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714063.post-44247377428692763552009-07-16T16:49:21.911+09:002009-07-16T16:49:21.911+09:00Wataru Tenga -
Yes, yes and for such as these be...Wataru Tenga - <br /><br />Yes, yes and for such as these being a dupe is better than being a rebel. T'is a great campaign slogan, "I was dumb enough to sign my name to a petition I did not understand, and when confronted with the consequences, lacked the dignity to accept responsibility for what I had done. Vote for me."<br /><br />On the other hand, think of the economic opportunities currently avaiable for those willing to sell their honor. Every name coming off or going on can do so at a price, as long as the total number of names oscillates about the 128 names point.<br /><br />Yes, it will be the finest of spectacles...and great for the image of the party.MTChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04626942240117432624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714063.post-20585527478320274572009-07-16T15:49:03.540+09:002009-07-16T15:49:03.540+09:00My take is basically that at least some of the pet...My take is basically that at least some of the petitioners are not looking to salvage the election at all. They don't think a change of PM candidate can really help. <br /><br />What they're doing here is positioning themselves for the post-election Night of the Long Knives within the LDP. They're looking to be on the winning side when blame is dished out and control of the future LDP is determined.Jan Morenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834641501438709866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714063.post-11752760768636452142009-07-16T15:26:16.153+09:002009-07-16T15:26:16.153+09:00But, but...now several of those who signed are ask...But, but...now several of those who signed are asking to have their names removed, because they feel they were duped into an anti-Aso plot when they only intended to ask for "dialog." And if they do call a meeting, it will be televised for all to see, further dragging down the party image as they squabble in public.wataruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934449228000680775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714063.post-13961581524029600412009-07-16T14:35:28.395+09:002009-07-16T14:35:28.395+09:00I also found it interesting how many Abe regime ve...I also found it interesting how many Abe regime veterans were on the list. Aside from Nakagawa and Shiozaki, I also noticed Omi Koji and Seko Hiroshige (and of course Koike Yuriko).<br /><br />No honor among thieves, or something like that.Tobias Samuel Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483833677342376445noreply@blogger.com