You've probably already marked it in your diary, but don't forget March 29th is the Chiba Prefecture gubernatorial elections. You what? Gubernatorial is an adjective that means governor. Our Man learnt that in America. And Chiba is the prefecture what lil' ol' Abiko is in (there are about 100 or so prefectures in Japan, each with their own unique fermented bean curd delicacy). Not exactly (or even remotely) sure what a prefectural governor does, but judging from the candidates' expressions above, it probably involves shunting large amounts of taxpayers' cash into vote-buying projects and taking kick-backs from construction firms. Our Man could do with some of that! Hence the campaign poster above. Now, just need some policies...
This chap looks like he might have some good ideas.
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'it probably involves shunting large amounts of taxpayers' cash into vote-buying projects and taking kick-backs from construction firms.'
man,that had me laughing out loud.......so little truth in politics these days
http://www.order-order.com/2009/03/potty-mouthed-populism-is-an-antidote-to-political-spin/
is there a japanese guido fawkes.sounds like they need one...
Not sure. They do have very lively news weeklies. Think most Japanese have already decided politics is a waste of time - most folk believe the bureacrats run the show so what's the point in getting upset about inept politicos? If only Our Man were a little more knowledgeable, he'd love to blast the establishment in their own language. Give him a decade or so...
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