Opposition urge Noda to punish DPJ rebels

Politics Jun. 27, 2012 - 06:48AM JST ( 9 )

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YubaruJun. 27, 2012 - 07:10AM JST

The LDP has got to be licking it's chops at the probability of a general election. Of course they are going to urge Noda to punish the "rebels".

We are hearing I do believe the death knell of the DJP as the leaders (cough cough cough choke) of Japan.
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marcelitoJun. 27, 2012 - 08:09AM JST

Why not...let LDP decide how DPJ should deal with their differences. They seem to be dictating every other DPJ policy decision anyway..What a joke.
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OkinawamikeJun. 27, 2012 - 08:47AM JST

Yes, Yes divide your forces, that always works.

Who said "If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them".
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SerranoJun. 27, 2012 - 09:07AM JST

"punish DPJ rebels"

How about rewarding them?
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Tom WebbJun. 27, 2012 - 09:48AM JST

PM Noda must take drastic and decisive action immediately to deal with Ozawa and his followers if the Party is going to survive. The people of Japan need to see a decisive PM now.
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smithinjapanJun. 27, 2012 - 10:53AM JST

"LDP President Sadakazu Tanigaki called for the dissenters to be expelled and said that Noda has to dissolve the lower house and seek a public mandate"

Big surprise here. Let me guess, they'll boycott the DIET or won't do what Noda wants until they have their way.
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plasticmonkeyJun. 27, 2012 - 12:12PM JST

First Tanigaki criticizes the DPJ for breaking its promise on raising the consumption tax, and now he criticizes those members who are keeping their original pledge. Tanigaki is a weasel of the highest order.
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Ben JackJun. 27, 2012 - 12:15PM JST

The people of Japan need to see a decisive PM now.

Yes, but it would also be nice if they actually made good decisions, as well.
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JBinJapanJun. 28, 2012 - 02:08AM JST

The Opposition isn't doing its job when it criticizes those MPs who don't follow party lines. First, a decent MP has to represent his country's and constituent's interests. That may mean actually standing behind a principle, and doing something for the sake of the common good rather than party loyalty.

Democracies need elected officials who make decisions and work for the public good. Not glorified yes-men who rubber stamp decisions of party elites. I applaud those few MPs who decided to uphold their promises, and be working elected officials.