On October 19th, political journalist Kazuhiro Aoyama appeared on Nippon Broadcasting System “Shinbo Jiro Zoom So far!” and had an interview with Shinbo. Regarding Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s flurry, whose approval ratings continue to decline, Shinbo said, “It’s the worst thing to do when you’re about to drown.”
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida drinking water before the House of Councilors Budget Committee meeting in the morning of October 19, 2022. Photo courtesy of Sankei Shimbun
Regarding the issue of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (the former Unification Church), Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said at the House of Councilors Budget Committee meeting on the 19th that the requirements for requesting a dissolution order against religious corporations “could include illegal acts under the Civil Code.” rice field. He amended his answer to the House of Representatives on the 18th, saying, “It is not included in the business.”
(Shinbo) What do you think of Prime Minister Kishida’s recent words and deeds and the surrounding environment?
Aoyama) You’re doing a Dutch roll. I’m in a hurry because my approval rating is dropping.
Spicy) Even though the approval rating is declining, it’s still around 20-40%. I think it’s enough, but Prime Minister Kishida himself doesn’t think so.
Aoyama) Since the approval rate has remained high for a long time, I think there is a feeling that at least we have to stop the downward vector.
Spicy) It’s the worst to move your limbs when you’re drowning in water. If it flutters, it will sink. If you stay still, you will float. Looking at Prime Minister Kishida’s fluttering behavior, I think he’s stuck in the worst possible pattern.
Aoyama) At times like this, we must remain calm and composed, but Prime Minister Kishida is completely different.
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