Thomas comments

If you’re a skeptic, I would consider giving Kono Taro a chance. You have to realize that Japan is essentially a one party state right now. Whoever is the LDP president, is gonna be the PM. That means the LDP is able to select a leader who espouses their views as opposed to the Japanese as a whole. Kono Taro is essentially trying to reform the LDP from within. He needs to first become PM before we judge, and even then, he has to maintain a delicate balance of appeasing the various LDP factions, while also instituting changes he wishes to see in Japanese society. Also we have already seen that he has taken a differing view on certain issues. And reporting has indicated that he has different views on other issues but doesn’t publicize so he doesn’t create too many enemies from within. Honestly, look throughout the LDP, who else has a more viable shot at becoming PM, while also being a potential vehicle for positive change?? No one. Honestly, I was a major fan of the Democratic Party of Japan, but they really dropped the ball. They were inexperienced, disorganized, and were in power during one of the worst crises ever faced by Japan. Until another party can legitimately challenge the LDP, Kono Taro is the best choice for PM at this moment.