【緊急速報🆕‼️】 7 / 30（水）ライブのお知らせ🌸『国民との信頼関係』

Summary

The transcript discusses the stagnation of Japan’s economy and the struggles of its citizens over the past 30 years. It critiques the political parties and their broken promises, especially regarding the consumption tax. The speaker highlights the frustration among younger generations who are affected by low-paying, non-regular employment. The Democratic Party for the People’s campaign promise to reduce consumption tax is questioned, as its realization is delayed. The speaker also raises concerns about an anti-espionage bill, fearing it could infringe on individual rights and freedoms, concluding with remarks on political movements making headway in Japan.

Takeaways

• 😀 Taro and Ishikawa Shinichiro, food lovers from Osaka, introduced themselves but had to suspend the live performance due to a scheduling conflict.
• 😀 The speaker criticizes politicians for breaking campaign promises, arguing that it undermines trust with the people.
• 😀 Japan's economy has been stagnating for 30 years, with many people remaining in low-status jobs while corporate tax rates for large corporations have been reduced.
• 😀 The consumption tax has increased from 5% to 10%, impacting ordinary citizens, while large corporations benefit from reduced taxes.
• 😀 Large corporations have made massive profits but have not shared these profits with employees or affiliated companies.
• 😀 The frustration among Japan's under-50 generation, who joined the workforce in the last 30 years, has been building due to economic stagnation and poor employment prospects.
• 😀 The frustration led to a shift in voting behavior in the July 20th House of Councillors election, with voters seeking an alternative to the established political parties.
• 😀 The Democratic Party for the People, founded five years ago, became the focus of support from those frustrated with the long-standing political system.
• 😀 The Democratic Party for the People's leader, Tadashi, promised to reduce the consumption tax by 5%, but there are doubts about whether the promise will be kept.
• 😀 A member of the pro-election party, Yuji Fukamui, raised concerns about an anti-espionage bill being submitted to the Diet, which could limit individual freedoms and human rights.

Q & A

What is the main issue the speaker addresses regarding Japan's economy?

The speaker discusses the stagnation of Japan's economy over the past 30 years, particularly how non-regular and contract employees have increased, and how large corporations' profits have soared while the economic situation for the average citizen has not improved.

How does the speaker describe the relationship between large corporations and the Japanese economy?

The speaker explains that large corporations have profited immensely, especially due to tax breaks, but have not shared these profits with employees or affiliated companies. Instead, these profits have been hoarded or distributed to shareholders, exacerbating economic stagnation.

What is the speaker's critique of the consumption tax increases?

The speaker criticizes the increase in the consumption tax from 5% to 8% and then to 10%, pointing out that while ordinary people are burdened by these increases, large corporations have received tax cuts, leading to growing inequality.

What role does frustration play in the political landscape described by the speaker?

The speaker attributes much of the political shift to the frustration of individuals under 50 years old who have experienced economic hardship, particularly those who graduated during economic downturns and were forced into non-regular or contract work.

What political party does the speaker mention as emerging in response to dissatisfaction with existing parties?

The speaker mentions the Democratic Party for the People, which was founded only five years ago, as an alternative for voters who were frustrated with the long-standing parties like the Liberal Democratic Party and the Communist Party.

How does the speaker view campaign promises and politicians?

The speaker expresses a deep mistrust of politicians, particularly in relation to campaign promises, calling them contracts with the people that should be honored. He suggests that many politicians, including those in the Democratic Party for the People, fail to follow through on their promises.

What was the reaction to the Democratic Party for the People's promise to cut the consumption tax?

The speaker criticizes the Democratic Party for the People's leader, Tadashi, for not keeping the promise to cut the consumption tax by 5%. Despite campaigning on this, Tadashi claimed the reduction would not happen until the following autumn, leading to doubts about the party's sincerity.

What is the speaker’s view on the Anti-Espionage Bill proposed by the supporting party?

The speaker is concerned that the proposed Anti-Espionage Bill could severely restrict individual freedoms and undermine human rights. He refers to past failed attempts to pass similar legislation and warns that this new proposal might face strong opposition due to its potential dangers.

What is the controversy surrounding Fukuoka City Council member Yuji Fukami's actions?

Yuji Fukami, a board member of the supporting party, reportedly went to Korea to speak with anti-Pakistani individuals from the former Unification Church. The speaker calls this a controversial and problematic move, questioning Fukami's motivations and the party's character.

What does the speaker say about the future of Japan’s children and grandchildren in relation to the Wangping System?

The speaker warns that if the Wangping System is implemented, it could have severe consequences for future generations, including recognizing children and grandchildren as having red hair and allowing them to participate in warfare. This is portrayed as a significant and troubling development.