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Japanese Government Cracks Down Hard on the Media Amid Pitiful Economic Performance
Be prepared for the next great transfer of wealth. Buy physical silver and storable food.
libertyblitzkrieg.com / Michael Krieger /
Only last week, the internal affairs minister, Sanae Takaichi, sent a clear message to media organizations. Broadcasters that repeatedly failed to show “fairness” in their political coverage, despite official warnings, could be taken off the air, she told MPs.
Momii caused consternation after his appointment when he suggested that NHK would toe the government line on key diplomatic issues, including Japan’s territorial dispute with China. “International broadcasting is different from domestic,” he said. “It would not do for us to say ‘left’ when the government is saying ‘right’.”
From the Guardian article: Japanese TV Anchors Lose Their Jobs Amid Claims of Political Pressure
I’ve commented on the spectacular failure of Japan’s “Abenomics” several times in the past, most recently in last summer’s post, Japan’s Economic Disaster – Real Wages Lowest Since 1990, Record Numbers Describe “Hard” Living Conditions. Here’s what we learned:
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Thanks to BrotherJohnF
Source: http://silveristhenew.com/2016/02/18/japanese-government-cracks-down-hard-on-the-media-amid-pitiful-economic-performance/
