Shiho Shigaku: This election is deceiving voters
On February 7, former Prime Minister of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Shiho Shigaku, updated his X (formerly Twitter) in the morning.
Today is the last day before the re-election following the dissolution of the House of Representatives (voting starts on the 8th). Shiho Shigaku said, "In the upcoming election, candidates all claim they are full of enthusiasm. However, if 'tax cuts' are truly realized, where will the financial resources come from? Moreover, regardless of the cost, medical care, pensions and nursing require expenses. What should we do then? How can we create a country where no one gets sick? How could it be possible to not need nursing? I think we must have a formal discussion about these issues."
"Also, this election is all about social media campaigns, slogans and other motivational stuff. But I hope everyone can think more carefully about this election... I think this is deceiving the voters."
Regarding this post, many people commented, "I hope Mr. Shigaku can somehow stop the situation where high medical costs get worse every two years." "Mr. Shigaku, how can Japan continue to live like this? What should we do? I'm disgusted by this election." "I agree with what you said. I hope you can beat up the LDP leader." "Mr. Shigaku, stand up for us and protect people's lives and future." "Even if it splits the LDP, protect the people." "I want to vote for Mr. Shigaku, but I don't trust that executive committee..." "I can't believe Mr. Shigaku and Hayami Sana are in the same party." "Their manipulation of voters makes me cry," and so on.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1856460172846361/
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