Comment on Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime minister
kungen@feddit.nu 3 weeks ago
Takaichi is a long-time admirer of Margaret Thatcher
many female voters do not see her as an advocate for progress
No shit? New article from BBC: “jumping into water will make your clothes wet”
GooseGang@beehaw.org 3 weeks ago
Surprise surprise the simple fact of being a woman doesn’t make politics any different. 🫠 💫
9limmer@piefed.zip 3 weeks ago
I just wonder how a Japanese woman who was a heavy metal drummer and biker has such anti-progressive beliefs and rose to leadership in such a conservative party.
https://apnews.com/article/japan-takaichi-liberal-democrats-first-prime-minister-5c7ad37c6148087b17dcf427c4b23b37
GooseGang@beehaw.org 3 weeks ago
Wow! It sounds quite contradictory.