Former Japanese Governor Criticizes Politicians for Empty Talk and Inaction, Appearing Strong but Remaining Silent

Hashimoto Tōru: Japanese politicians just talk big

Before March 2, Osaka Governor Hashimoto Tōru updated his X account. The US and Israel are considering a military strike against Iran, but the secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, Suzuki Shunichi, said, "Because Iran is developing nuclear weapons, I cannot criticize the US and Israel." These were Suzuki's remarks when he appeared on NHK's "Sunday Debate" program on the 1st, in response to the question of whether the Japanese government "supports the US military strike."

Hashimoto Tōru quoted this news on X, pointing out that "Japan no longer has the right to condemn Russia's military actions against Ukraine."

He also criticized, "Those Japanese politicians and experts who once loudly claimed that Russia violated international law are now keeping silent this time."

He harshly criticized, "Japanese politicians and experts talk too much."

He also pointed out that "the worst thing is opportunism," and criticized them for "calling something illegal when it's against someone you don't like, and staying silent when it's against someone you dare not oppose."

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858627074953355/

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