The Crime That Killed Shinzo Abe

Re:The Crime That Killed Shinzo Abe by bigDinosaur on Sunday July 10, 2022 @09:03AM (#32044344)

You get automatic name recognition by being the child of a former leader, and that applies even if the former leader was unpopular. The hardest thing in national politics is probably becoming, essentially, known in the first place, so they start with a colossal advantage.

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Re:The Crime That Killed Shinzo Abe by Brendinooo on Sunday July 10, 2022 @09:50AM (#32044768)

This, and I’d imagine politics is like anything else: you would really benefit from having people who’ve been there before to help you navigate. It’s the same reason why a lot of children of pro athletes become pro athletes.

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Re:The Crime That Killed Shinzo Abe by confidantlake on Sunday July 10, 2022 @10:10AM (#32044929)

I imagine that genetics is probably the biggest reason for athletes.

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Re:The Crime That Killed Shinzo Abe by Brendinooo on Sunday July 10, 2022 @11:33AM (#32045663)

It’s an important reason, but being connected enough to get noticed and getting the right instruction to succeed are also major pieces of the puzzle.

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/left-out

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