2017-10-15, 22:54 | Link #501 |
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The poll numbers shown today indicate Abe is again rising further than in the numbers given in this NYT article.
Disconcerting, as far as I'm concerned. JPT editorial Last edited by Verso Sciolto; 2017-10-15 at 23:16. |
2017-10-15, 23:42 | Link #503 | |
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I also agree with the linked pieces, in that these elections are ill-conceived and nastily timed. |
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2017-10-16, 01:00 | Link #504 | |
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And saying "polar opposite policies" is not an answer. I want you to tell me: 1. What policies you want and 2. How the Opposition is suppose to support these policies. Because it doesn't do you any good wanting the Opposition to win, if they don't have policies you support anyway.
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2017-10-16, 04:54 | Link #505 | |
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I'd rather idealistically think elections are scheduled, should be scheduled, to best serve the electorate as a whole. "For as long as elections have existed" isn't accurate and even if it were accurate that would still not be a persuasive point to make when addressing someone who isn't a conservative. Almost by definition: "Things have always been this way" is one of those opposites of what I'd like to see. The cited Kyodo poll indicates 60%* of eligible Japanese voters were, let's say, "sceptical" of Abe's motives behind his decisions regarding the timing and necessity of these particular elections. The decision in this case also deviates from pervious protocol so even if I had been a conservative -I'm not- that point would still not be persuasive. As an other point in those linked pieces indicates, the Japanese judicial branch again abdicated its role in the Trias Politica and their past inactivity has emboldened scandal dodging PM Abe to overstep even the authority presumed by his predecessors. He would never get our support.
There are individuals within opposition parties whose ideas are more in line with ours. Unless you're an undecided who is unsure for whom to vote yourself, someone who would like a specific recommendation from us, I think that's the answer you'll be getting... This will be an election against Abe. He'll probably win but not with our backing. Quote:
Linked and referenced and quoted above: Over 60% disagree with Abe's plan to dissolve lower house: Kyodo poll Last edited by Verso Sciolto; 2017-10-16 at 06:03. |
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2017-10-16, 07:59 | Link #506 |
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Deciding when to hold parliamentary elections in systems without fixed schedules has always been an important lever of power for the incumbents. Just because they have this power doesn't mean they'll always make the right decision, of course. Look at what happened to Teresa May when she decided to hold a snap election to improve her narrow majority in the UK this spring. She's now the head of a minority government. Edward Heath called a snap election in February, 1974, during the miners' strike. Rather than giving Heath a resounding endorsement, British voters treated him to the first "hung Parliament" in decades. When voters went back to the polls in October of that year, they voted in Labour.
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2017-10-17, 10:19 | Link #508 | |
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Obviously no election is truly certain until the votes are counted.
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2017-10-18, 00:48 | Link #511 | |
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There are several questions regarding legality in this specific situation, as noted repeatedly above. Last edited by Verso Sciolto; 2017-10-18 at 04:45. |
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2017-10-18, 22:27 | Link #512 | |
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Feudal politics.
VOX POPULI: Abe's political maneuvering evokes Meiji Era underhand deal - Asahi Imperialism. Japanese PM Abe sends ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine for war dead - Reuters Quote:
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2017-10-19, 03:42 | Link #513 |
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最高裁判所裁判官国民審査 審査公報
Doesn't get a whole lot of attention but given some of the issues raised it may also be useful to mention that these have been distributed. The review allows for feedback for the things they have done but the actual form to be handed over in the polling station does not give room for mentioning the things these justices have refrained from doing. Apathy towards this aspect of the political landscape in Japan is probably as disturbing to political observers as the low voter turnout in general elections. Last edited by Verso Sciolto; 2017-10-20 at 00:46. |
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LDP looks set for another big win on Sunday.
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The Times reports today that young people are finding it easier to switch jobs and earn more than they have in some years. Demographics probably plays the primary role as the number of young job-seekers continues to shrink. Abe, of course, sees these trends as the result of his economic policies. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/b...n-economy.html
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2017-10-24, 21:46 | Link #515 | |
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Election Review: Despite sweeping victory, LDP's absolute ratio of votes remains at 25.2% Can't help but take a small measure of comfort from articles such as this other Mainichi piece - published October 24, 2017. |
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2017-10-30, 04:47 | Link #518 |
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Miwa Sado was in the news again today. In an October 5 article on her death from "Karoshi", it was noted that Japan [is]: "a country where exhaustion is often seen as a sign of diligence."
Young Worker Clocked 159 Hours of Overtime in a Month. Then She Died. - By Makiko Inoue and Megan Specia - published in NYT. |
2017-10-31, 22:27 | Link #519 |
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Japanese people frequently indicate not being happy in the present nor hopeful for the future. Japan as a country, as a society, frequently ranks low in the indices when compared with other states, when considered for well-being. Among the highest suicide rates but lacking support systems for suicide prevention. With little to no -legal- recourse for those people truly committed to ending their own lives. No assisted suicide laws, in other words. Perhaps a truly shocking case will change that but focus in such a case will probably be directed elsewhere...
November 6, edit to add: Today 田村愛子 (Aiko Tamura) became the first young woman whose name was released after her remains were found and identified. Last edited by Verso Sciolto; 2017-11-06 at 04:45. |
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As AUM cult trials end, Justice Ministry turns attention to death sentences - January 20, 2018 (Mainichi Japan)
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