MarginallyUninformed comments

South Park was too right about this guy

Cutting to the chase, bro is the weirdest combination of badass and cringe. Let him go but confiscate his little boats. He's a well-meaning imbecile.

The comment section doesn't seem to be fully aware of just how hawkish Takaichi is. Tbf it doesn't bother me, but I could imagine the NYT and Guardian absolutely going ape shhh if she were nominated.

I am not sure whether she would ultimately be preferable to Kono or Kishida, but I think that the reflexive catastrophizing over her Nippon Kaigi affiliations and whatnot may be a bit myopic. He had numerous personal flaws and made some missteps, but I think that a general continuation of Abe's policies and attitudes could be beneficial.

I think my only concerns would be on her statements regarding press freedom.

I will say, the note about her rock-and-roller days is charming, if a bit irrelevant.