Japan had Trump before America did: Shinzo Abe, grandson of a war criminal, muzzled the press, bullied broadcasters, and faked statistics. Now Trump, the GOP, and Disney are replaying the script. (more…)
Jake Adelstein
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Japan’s Shinzo Abe Quits in Bid to ‘Escape’ Potential Prosecution (The Daily Beast Aug 28, 2020)
Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, decided to resign Friday ostensibly because of his health, but also because he fears the unpleasant and unhealthy conditions of a Japanese prison.