Aso gives cabinet pep talk over election

Wednesday 26th August, 04:51 AM JST

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DeepAir65 at 10:20 AM JST - 26th August

"don't tire yourselves out lads we haven't got a chance - but don't worry I've secured you all good jobs afterwards with great perks"
Osakadaz at 10:39 AM JST - 26th August

"basically nothing is set in concrete..other than what my family business churns out..but basically the Japanese electorate is too busy watching TV dramas or wide-shows to bother what goes on and let's face it,we know what we are doing better than the old,young,handicapped,singles,gaijin and gender-challenged anyway..great idea,let's get Koda Kumi to sing Kimi ga Yo at our next party meeting..."
NuckinFutz at 04:21 PM JST - 26th August

"How about if my next speech says that anyone who isn't rich like us shouldn't bother voting because their opinions are worthless? That way only people like us will vote, and we always vote for money!"
usaexpat at 11:57 PM JST - 26th August

It's gonna take more than a pep talk. Maybe he should have passed out katanas so they can be ready when the inevitable defeat comes along.
Simon_Foston at 12:02 AM JST - 27th August

They all come out of the meeting and publicly say they're going to lose. Couldn't have been much of a pep talk.