4. What was the problem with former Ministry of Agriculture who made a remark that he's never bought rice because supporters give him a lot and he already has so plenty that he could sell
? He condemned himself for taking graft,
not of money but of rice. As is reported, general public is suffering from price increase of rice. No wonder his insensitive remark was accused. Premier Ishiba tried to have the Agricultural minister keep in office, But following mounting criticism from not only general public and opposition parties but also members from Ruling parties, Premier changed attitude quite abruptly and replaced Agricultural minister. I read a rumor that the reason is Premier also had received rice from supporters. If they have more than enough stock of rice, why don't they sell it to Children's food programs at bargain price? -Not donating; it can be bribery.
6. Upcoming Upper House election in this summer is in the middle of a three-days weekend. Actually, it's not scheduled by partisan interests. Upper House election is held every three years, and a law designates the period after the last day of Diet session until the Upper House election
. However, no wonder general public accuse that current Ruling parties plot to lower voting rate and win by organized votes.
During Diet session in this season, Premier Ishiba announced a stimulus checks policy as a countermeasure against price surge, And a controversy came up which is more effective, cash handout or consumption tax reduction. One thing for sure: Just like other Premiers from current Ruling party, he is also the one who thinks general public is simpleton and he can attract votes by throwing cash. Who's calling who simpleton?
In order to prove that general public is no simpleton, qualified voters have to vote!