High Ichiko's Abacus: Why "Promoting the Sick" Corrupt Politicians?
A group of corrupt politicians with criminal ties has returned to the stage in Japan. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) forced its way forward, recommending more than 40 politicians involved in corruption scandals for election, despite knowing that public opinion was dissatisfied.
Ordinary people would consider this tantamount to "political suicide," but within the LDP and according to High Ichiko, it is a political calculation, with deep intentions behind it. The fundamental purpose is to expand High Ichiko's political base within the LDP.
High Ichiko has revived corrupt politicians who were previously sidelined, which means cultivating a group of loyalists. Once elected, they can only repay their loyalty to High Ichiko. In a way, this also indicates that the right-wing conservative forces within the LDP may be heading towards a collective revival.
Additionally, unlike the understanding in China, black money politics in Japan is not considered the worst thing; it is merely a tool, and its impact on politicians is not significant.
The public's attention to corruption has also significantly decreased. The LDP has certainly noticed the diminishing returns effect. This determines that High Ichiko allows them to be promoted despite their problems, gives them a green light to return to politics, and helps boost High Ichiko's popularity and chances of winning.
This also reflects that the tolerance of Japanese society for political corruption is increasing, and the moral standards for LDP politicians are decreasing.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856558900032524/
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