TRUE ANON TRUTH FEED Episode 239: Mooned in Nara
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Jul 15, 2022 In this engaging discussion, journalist Tim Shorrock delves into the shocking assassination of Shinzo Abe and its deep political implications. He examines Abe's family legacy linked to Nobusuke Kishi and traces the evolution of Japan under US occupation. Shorrock connects Japan's postwar path to Korean division, shedding light on the Unification Church's controversial role in right-wing politics. He also explores the murky ties between Yakuza, intelligence agencies, and political scandals, highlighting the ongoing influence of the US on Japan's military policies.
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Gun Violence Was Unusual In Japan
- Japan's rarity of gun violence made Shinzo Abe's assassination especially shocking and unprecedented.
- Tim Shorrock highlights that shootings are nearly unknown in Japan compared to daily U.S. mass shootings.
Abe's Family Tied To Wartime Elites
- Nobusuke Kishi embodied postwar Japanese right-wing revival and collaboration with US anti-communist goals.
- Shorrock links Kishi's wartime role to the political lineage that shaped Shinzo Abe's politics.
Cold War Reversed Early Reforms
- US Cold War priorities reversed early occupation reforms to suppress unions and leftists.
- Shorrock shows the US preferred stability and an anti-communist Japan over deep democratization.
