Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a brief press conference [2:00am ET] after arriving back in his office and recalling all cabinet members following the assassination attempt upon the life of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
According to Kishida, the condition of Shinzo Abe is still grave and serious, and all medical personnel are still working to save his life.
(NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio told reporters that former prime minister Abe Shinzo is in serious condition after he was attacked in Nara City.
Kishida said, “It is such a despicable act that took place during an election period, which is the foundation of democracy. It is totally unacceptable. I condemn the act in the strongest possible terms.” Kishida added that it is important for the government to prepare to take all necessary measures to deal with any possible situation. WATCH:
The assassin of Shinzo Abe has been identified as 41-year-old Yamagami Tetsuya, who used a homemade black powder shotgun. Tetsuya was a former member of the maritime defense forces where he served for three years. According to Japanese media:
…”The 41-year-old suspect lives in Nara city where the shooting took place. Defense sources say the suspect worked for the Maritime Self Defense Force for three years until around 2005. Police say the suspect told investigators that he was dissatisfied with the former prime minister and intended to kill him.”
So many shootings these days…. (?) …..
Ummmm…. No. Let’s try that again discouragement troll.
So many publicized shootings these days. How come you trolls never talk about the 10s of thousands of times a year a crime is thwarted by guns. All you ever want to do is discourage people and make them feel unsafe.
Go away.
Wow. I don’t share your take. Please be respectful, or leave. I ask God to bless you that you have a great day!
Respectful of what? He told the truth.
Looking at the up vote totals, I’d say you might want to leave, as most don’t share your opinion. Christian men rising up and protecting our society would be a blessed and great day. IMHO.
In the US an average of 1 million times a year a citizen brandishes a legally owned firearm and ends a criminal act in progress without a discharge .
Imagine if half the time they killed the criminal in the act how many warts would be gone off the ass of American society
In his recent Supreme Court opinion, Justice Alito wrote that firearms are used in defense 2.5 million times per year.
Japan has some of the most restrictive gun laws in the world.
Get a grip. That wasn’t his message and JAW jumped the gun and took it the wrong way.
We have a right to disagree – but not to tell other posters to “go away.”
Shut up!
Guns highly restricted in Japan, handguns prohibited to citizens, only shotguns and air rifles, both of which require frequent requalification for ownership. Not sure if you’re suggesting that *guns are the problem*, but obviously gun restrictions are not the solution. It’s the breakdown of culture, not the guns…or knives…or car bombs…it’s societal breakdown, which ironically requires more gun ownership as a means of self-protection.
Nailed it
The globalists realize their end game is under threat and the more they come out of the shadows, the more people are seeing it. It’s no longer a conspiracy theory and they don’t have enough idiots who still believe in the media to push this all through.
They are panicking. The frogs will not stay in the pot!
“a homemade black powder shotgun”
Another excuse for more gun control in the US.
Hate to say this, but they are already doing that to files to print 3D Printed Guns.
We’ll also start seeing this attitude towards Magnetic Rail Guns when they are more powerful and plentiful.
Reminds me that I need to design and build a new coilgun and/railgun.
Both work on the same principles, just a different application.
You don’t need to, there are kits now.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and boilermakers will now be required to go through extensive background checks. Buying plumbing/piping/tubing will be strictly regulated.
shhhh!
Duck tape, gotta regulate that too.
Didn’t take long. So disgustingly predictable.
“Ben Shapiro
@benshapiro
Joe Biden says that assassinating Shinzo Abe is a problem of “gun violence.” This is perhaps the stupidest thing he has ever said, and that is saying something.”
Can’t help noticing in all the photos here and at Daily Mail, everyone is still masked.
I wonder what the politics are behind the shooting or if this guy was just another crazy.
My wife just returned from a two-week trip to Japan and reports that everyone there was masked…except her!
There are many theories circulating re: the assassin and his motives. We may never know. But I also think that in politics there are no coincidences. The passage of time may clear some of the smoke.
All Asians remain masked in the US. All. Of. Them.
Japan has dropped all their mandates, including vax but kept the mask mandate. Japanese are very conforming, even the conservatives, so they will do whatever the govt tells them for the most part. Collective guilt and groupthink is the norm.
I suspect that the key thing is that in Japan people have always worn masks during flu season and so on, I don’t think it was ever mandated, but it would hardly need to be if everybody is used to doing it anyway. I mean if if they were a mandate that people wear pants in the US, would people make a point of wanting to disobey it?
I don’t favor the masks as many in America use them, but the population density in many parts of Japan keeps people in very close contact. So there might be a genuine rationale beyond covid hysteria.
I lived in Japan in the mid-50’s and most adults, especially in the large cities, wore masks because of TB. We Americans did not wear masks since we had been vaccinated prior to coming to Japan.
Respectfully disagree with the wearing pants analogy. The people in this country are mostly made up of immigrants, from the Pilgrims in 1620 to the illegals of today. The majority of these immigrants have a predisposition to distrust authority. Some, no doubt, stronger than others, but it is there.
How many of the readers here would wear pants if Biden mandated it? Shorts would become the standard wear overnight. Even bathing suits, knickers and underwear would appear. Kilts anyone?
Fear driven people
In the US, also.
Americans are NOT conforming? There are People in this country STILL wearing masks where there are no mandates. Churches STILL require people to sit apart. I’d say, we are also conforming, to our detriment, with Pastors telling us it’s God’s will we show love to our neighbor by masking up, even though the masks don’t work and are detrimental to our own health. Most Asian countries wear masks because the air is so polluted from China, that at certain times of the year, the rains are yellow. Plant people in America wear a mask because they genuinely believe the brainwashing from the government and media, and no amount of logic gets through.
We are conforming. The powers that be knew what they were doing though. They have figured out that Americans are as easy to control as everyone else as long as they use fear.
Instill fear and we are fricking lemmings.
Many are, but not everyone. During Covid, even at the beginning of it, many of us were defiant of the mandates and either refused to comply or pushed back strongly as we could. In the long run, I think this set an example for the normies, who eventually came along. I don’t consider the automoton communist portion of society as representative of the whole.
You statement does not describe my church, congregation, nor pastor.
It is sad that pastors who, of all people, should be trusting God rather than man, buy into this indoctrination and do not recognize it for what it is. This is the reason I stopped attending my church, which obediently closed its doors during the pandemic. I never went back.
Japan discontinued one of the vaccine’s because it was not safe or pure. Moderna, I believe, and began using Ivermectin.
Ivermectin as you all probably know, originated in a single Japanese soil sample.
I am so glad Shinzo Abe has survived the night. We shall see what happens in the next few days.
Long before COVID’S arrival, it was a common custom in Japan to wear a face mask every time you got the sniffles. It’s just part of the culture over there.
Even the Japanese tourists to Hawaii were them. Long before Covid, dating back to the 1980’s.
Mostly worn through Asia due to air pollution and particulates, not virus control.
It’s called respect.
Oh, please. I will not be shamed into donning a face diaper if I get a sniffle just because some Asian monoculture does. I’ll keep my distance and keep my hands washed like always.
You do you, Boo.
Respect for anti-science is not respect, but superstition.
LOL.
Unreal.
Asians wear masks for many reasons, pollution, viruses, etc all the time. It’s common for them.
Indeed it is, and has been that way for a long time.
I agree with you, Seneca, particularly with your second statement.
A few here are shocked, “shocked, I tell you”, at the suggestion of political orchestration.
As Prime Minister of Japan Mr. Abe believed that our President Trump was on the right path. They worked together beautifully and it appeared to me that they also became trusted, good friends. That, in itself, could / would make former PM Abe a target, particularly if he is stepping back into Japan’s political milieu, as is suggested in the post.
May Mr. Abe fully recover and come roaring back “1000%” from this despicable attack on his life.
Prayers uplifted for Mr. Abe, his family, and the Japanese people.
Japanese have been wearing face masks for years, long before the Corona Hysteria hit. They wear them as a way of preventing Hay Fever. Hay Fever particles are relatively large so these masks may actually help.
They are all crazies. The point is who instigated this killing. Those that insist that oftentimes it’s just an unstable person are dolts.
Mr. Abe was praised by PDJT, who called him a friend and a friend to the US. Abe was a nationalist and was closely allied with President Trump despite his LDP (Liberal Democrat Party) affiliation.
My spouse, from Japan, is very upset this evening. I don’t blame her one bit.
RIP Abe-sama. You were an example for many in very tough times.
A true leader
HE’S NOT DEAD!
There are apparently conflicting reports. No pulse or other vitals upon airlift to hospital.
If you click on the clink to the Article Sundance Posted… in the Banner to the Article it lists him as “In Critical Condition”
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220708_37/
Perhaps on Life support? That may count for the conflicting reports. Just conjecture on my part.
According to the Daily Telegraph: “Police sources told NHK that Mr Abe was conscious and responsive while being transported to Nara Medical University Hospital.”
However:” The broadcaster also said that Mr Abe had been in a “state of cardiopulmonary arrest”, NHK said.”
Shotgun blast to your lungs & kidneys cannot be fixed easily…
RIP Abe, you were a Japanese patriot.
0440 in CST, Fox reporting on TV, that Abe has passed away. So is CNN, both in headline on their websites.
Lets not forget, FOX reported TRUMP was passed in Arizona as well.
Yes, sadly, they could not save him. He was unresponsive when they placed him in the rescue helicopter.
I really hope he’s still around!
Yes, he is… now.
At the time there was a glimmer of hope, but unfortunately that glimmer faded.
He’s dead, unfortunately.
The LDP is actually a Conservative party according to Abe’s former words.
Abe was one of, if not the first guest at Maralago after Trump took office. It was in the days immediately following the election when we were still giddy with disbelief that Trump won. I remember the reporting that after dinner Trump turns to Abe and asked “Have you ever crashed a wedding, Abe?” The two of them did just that. Like two school boys. They seemed to have a genuine respect and affection for one another.
Very sad news.
Popular opponents to Global Totalitarianism if they cannot be compromised, extorted, are assassinated.
Prayers for Abe.
So crickets from Biden and Harris after 3 hours? ? 😒 What an embarrassment
But consistent with Brandon and his ilk. I would be worried if they did reply with some haste.
True. Where’s the 10% for the Big Guy in commenting? 😒
It’s after 3am on the East Coast.
Brandon is surely in his jammies snuggling with his teddy bear and snoring away…
Heads of states get woken up for these events.
Not if it’s in Benghazi.
Yes, great point!
That, at least, is their story and they are sticking to it. As the criminals state boldly, “NEVER GIVE UP THE CON” even when you’re in jail and especially when you are caught and called out for it.
So, I wonder who it is that they awakened.
They’re still trying to find Japan on the map.
Somebody is probably trying to remind Biden that Japan is an independent country and he can’t use an executive order to Outlaw black powder shotguns.
Those two do not speak unless Obama instructs them to. Period.
Probably true. Waiting for Soros’ instructions via Barry.
Never let a crises go to waist.
They are trying to figure out how the big guy gets ten percent of what.
I hope DJT is doing all right, it has to be a sad evening for him. Maybe a miracle will occur and Abe will pull through. Weird that even w/security around the guy got so close and actually pulled off hitting Abe. Why can’t it ever be the bad guys going down?
I think I read that Trump and Abe were friends before Trump became President via their love for golf. Abe played at a few of Trump’s courses when he traveled.
Japan’s PM Kishida: Abe in serious condition, attack unacceptable
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220708_35/
No doubt Chi-Nah under Joe and Hunter Biden’s Tong master, Xi, is behind the assassination (attempt at this time), those sneaky yellow bastards, the Chi-Knees, will kill us all if given the chance.
That is entirely possible.
Message sent.
Many millions of people around the world are praying or hoping Mr. Abe survives this assassination attempt. Hopefully, the time will come soon when Shinzo can be told about this fact to help bolster his recovery.
Amen and amen! 🙏🏻
A few bits of context that may in the long run prove quite helpful:
Did you know that the Japanese Communist Party was outlawed in 1925 and that most of its leaders spent the war years in prison? That doesn’t necessarily counter your statement.
I haven’t yet figured out the Japanese military. With a long history of the military controlling politics, they were once again trying to reestablish military control, and fighting in China was instrumental towards that end. It was extremely popular at home.
Despite all the duty and dying for the emperor stuff, the invasion of Manchuria and the resumption of war in 1937 were mutinous acts. But the mutineers were rewarded in the first case. And they helped Tojo rise to power. Tojo was in a faction that thought Japan should rise in power through militaristic expansion. My guess is that the ‘mutineers’ were well supported by powerful military leaders who encouraged if not helped plan the wars but who were protecting themselves by keeping distant, yet supporting the actions.
Here is Tojo’s timeline. Manchuria was a stepping stone for him 1935-1937.
Hideki Tojo – HISTORY CRUNCH – History Articles, Biographies, Infographics, Resources and More
BTW, whatever the efforts the Soviets put into steering Japan away from war with Russia, it failed. Japanese mutineers attacked in 1939. They were crushed. And humiliated by Hitler making a pact with Stalin.
The Forgotten Soviet-Japanese War of 1939 – The Diplomat
Thanx much for this Japanese political history. I had no idea. It certainly clarifies a train of (commie) logic, twisted as that may be.
Sri Lankins have a legit beef with their pols. Same as the Dutch. It is just odd to go after pols that have good policies and proved it. But then again look at America. Trillions lost in 401Ks, record inflation, recession started, high fuel prices, high food prices, no housing and the left is upset Brandon didn’t go far enough. It is a cult. And cult members cannot be deprogrammed from what their media told them.
Maybe this “cult” cannot be “deprogrammed” from certain 5G “updates?” Given the right conditions, those graphene hydroxide injections will hijack your cerebral cortex, apparently.
Interesting concept.
Neuropharmacology
It is indeed a cult, and its indoctrinated Leftist members would go down with the ship like Kamikaze, before they would snap out of it. Like many, I see it firsthand in some family and friends.
Prayers to Shinzo Abe and his family.
Such a surprise in a country like Japan. Have they been infiltrated as well? Prayers for Shinzo Abe.
US ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said he was “saddened and shocked”. “Abe-san has been an outstanding leader of Japan and unwavering ally of the United States,” he said in a statement.
Well then.. no wonder the New World Order wanted him gone.
Rahm Emanuel
President Trump Statement from Truth
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Absolutely devastating news that former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, a truly great man and leader, has been shot, and is in very serious condition. He was a true friend of mine and, much more importantly, America. This is a tremendous blow to the wonderful people of Japan, who loved and admired him so much. We are all praying for Shinzo and his beautiful family!
As a true Resident would reply. Sadly, mourn with you over the death of your dear friend.
In update to original article, NY Post reporting his death.
https://nypost.com/2022/07/07/japan-ex-prime-minister-shinzo-abe-taken-to-hospital-after-apparent-shooting/
NHK confirms, he has passed away.
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220708_37/
Yahoo breaking news Japan TV saying Abe has died..
How long will it take before the mentally unbalanced (or manipulated) people that we see shooting up supermarkets and shopping malls, suddenly realize they have no food, no heat, etc, and turn their ‘anger’ on the people responsible?
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220708_37/
NHK reports Shinzo Abe has died.
To the mentally unbalanced (read: Democrats/Low-Info types) the lineman, meter reader, fuel oil/propane driver-deliveryman, and supermarket cashier and stock clerks are responsible not their “false idols” ie. the politicians, academics, lobbyists, and media talking heads who crafted, championed, and instituted the destructive schemes to cripple our nation and the world.
MKUltra?
I wish we would quit saying “mentally unbalanced” as a reason for a despicable act.
I agree. They are obviously “unbalanced” but do not act on their own accord.
Faux TV reporting Abe has passed away.
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220708_50/
Former Japanese PM Abe Shinzo confirmed dead
Prayers for his Family! He was a brave and unique Prime Minister of Japan!
This makes me sad, I remember how close he & DJT were. I hope DJT steps up his security. Last year I was listening to the Brian Kilmeade radio show a year so so ago and he was talking to some RINO Congress member, I don’t remember the guy’s name but BK asked about DJT being the 2024 nominee and without a beat, the Rep said he will not be the 2024 nominee and just the way he said it gave me chills. I fear for DJT’s life. The uniparty strongly believes by any means necessary and I believe they will try to kill him. 🙁
We have always feared for his safety. Aside from that, I have never believed he will run again and if he did, they will never let him win.
As each month, year, event unfolds, I come to understand a little bit more as to why we find ourselves in such ruin.
I fear for his life as well. Part of the danger comes from the Uniparty’s obvious scheme to steal the 2022 mid-terms in order to keep the MAGA movement from rising to power.
As a central part of the plan to keep the MAGA movement suppressed, it is likely, almost a certainty at this point, that PDJT will be indicted before the mid-terms on multiple felony counts filed by the DOJ, the state of New York, and the state of Georgia.
Will he be placed under house arrest, where he might be reasonably safe, or will they incarcerate him without bail in a place where his life is in danger?
Kilmeade is a chief RINO globalist and actually can’t stand President Trump. I guess he hides it well enough for some to not notice.
Assassination Politics.
“The Powers That Be in the EU are terrified of a rise in Nationalism
in
Europe
since that would mean an end to their dreams of an EU superstate.
Anyone who
stands in their way will be got rid of one way or another, smear
tactics and
propaganda are preferred and obviously less risky.” Bill Bradford
https://hun.politika.narkive.com/3Q3QDD4F/jorg-haider-accident-murder-or-assassination
Austrian far-right leader Jörg Haider dies in car crash
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/oct/11/austria-haider
TPTB are not “terrified”, they are in total control and in order to maintain it, will crush anything that might pose a threat.
IMO, the only fear they had was Trump. Handled him.
They were scared of Pat Buchanan & the MAFA movement, thus the vote steal of 96 and full on Alinsky smear campaign by the Uniparty, Democrats, and the Soviet Bolsheviks who control the lying media.
The only one they fear now is PDJT which I agree with you on.
I think we may be using our words a bit differently. Definitely agree with your points on Buchanan, and their actions. Don’t always see it as fear. I think they recognize the threat, and act to neutraluze it, like any war.
eventually, governments become so oppressive that assassination is the only recourse the people have.
such is the history of the world.
Shinzo Abe has died.
RIP
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10994501/Shinzo-Abe-dead-Japans-former-prime-minister-dies-shot.html
A crude warning from Red China not to help Taiwan. It will backfire bigtime! China’s arrogance is outdone only by its sheer stupidity.
Looks like now we can get down to the business of getting the commies out of power. Their people desperately want it.
We all want it except for the Chinese Iron Rice Bowl crowd.
This was not China.
This was a NWO hit.
Abe out campaigning for candidates from his party —is this a message to someone? 3 letter agencies involved?
That’s what I’m wondering…
The communists. Taiwan?
PM Abe has succumbed to his wounds. Somewhere, George Soros is smiling…
All news services reporting he has died. RIP.
Terrible -Terrible – almost my millisecond thought was for President Trump’s safety – God forbid – with so many lefty wackos that pretend to be friendly and are continually embolden by the wacko lefty pols who light the match , it is so scary . Regardless of whether he runs again , which I hope he does , his security must be heightened and not by Wray phonies.. so terrible , But. President Trump is loathed and hated by the left/. Deep State entrenched swamp, whether he runs or not …
Perhaps its a threat/warning to PDJT? Don’t run again or decertify the vote treason of 2020 or else
So many thoughts racing through my mind with Abe’s assassination.
I lived through JFK’s, RFK’s and MLK’s in this country. I went to bed praying for Abe like I did for Bobby so many years ago.
When King died all hell broke loose, but it was unfocused, just rage.
As you can see, it ain’t the gun, its the nut/criminal.
Two words keep occurring to me:
Archduke Ferdinand.
(Is history rhyming?)
R.I.P Shinzo Abe.
Yup . The marker for the War of all wars .
Perhaps the Globalist Enterprise of organizers and financiers should “beware what they wish for”.
The Law of Unintended Consequences may bring surprises, in the form of opening doors they wished to have remained closed, locked, and barred.
God bless the retired Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe. It is probable he will be recorded in history as one of the first high profile casualties in the now openly declared Globalist War against the 8 billion people of the world.
God bless and protect our President Trump. Every single day, we need him more than ever, as this “thing” being rolled out against humanity picks up speed.
Knowing Japan the suspect will be fileted, alive.
Only after he has divulged every last detail of the entire plot that he knows.
No more Oswalds.
We haven’t heard much about the assassin’s present status, employment, family, etc. But we do hear he was in the defense forces 17 years ago.
Abe wasn’t in power 17 years ago. 16 years ago yes, but not the year the murderer left the defense forces. Going out on a limb, I suspect that he suffered losses under Abe’s tenure and has not been able to recover, and he blames Abe. One of those self-delusion things where nothing is your fault so you pick someone else to blame and you fixate on them. Usually such a thing circles repeatedly, causing more loss each time, intensifying the hatred of the target.
And looking at his hand made double barreled shotgun, he could have just as easily made pipe bombs.
Treachery with excellent timing. Again.
What a coincidence.
Klaus SLOB should be at the top of the suspect list!
Prayers to the family.
It’s just a matter of time until it is reported that the “Shooter was known to the Public Security Intelligence Agency.”
Wonder how much Yuan the assassin had on him?
Check his bank accounts! I do not trust the “random lunatic” scenario, although I will admit that it is possible. A random lunatic can suddenly become focused…with some guidance.
Why go after a former prime minister who was campaigning for candidates he supported?
Is this a warning to another former leader who is openly supporting candidates in our primaries and elections now?
Former Prime Minister Abe seemed to be a friend to President Trump!
MK-Ultra was/is a real US government program
The secret plan is to install WEF globalists anyway you can and simultaneously activate the “plan”.
Men will find a way to kill one another, there’s no stopping the killing it’s inherent in our nature.
Our nature must be changed.
Only God can change nature.
I suspect a Chinese connection here as their first move against Japan in their quest to own the region.
I don’t really follow the markets and barely look at Japan. However, doing this to the current central banker would make more sense to me. The yen has been losing ground but central bank is said to be following a too loose monetary policy which makes things worse.
Any sense of how this is affecting the normal people in Japan? Are they being hit with stagflation? A sense of powerlessness is not good for a person who works for a living.
hmmm….banning semi-automatic weapons won’t stop gun violence. Like an older and wiser head said: “guns don’t kill people, people kill people”. But we are dealing with the “liberal world order” now.
I must admit that I have only a small amount of knowledge about Shinzo Abe, and cannot comment one way or another.
However, from what I see around the world of other politicians, I’m genuinely surprised that there are not currently a whole lot more assassinated.
Sorry but…why don’t you educate yourself before posting?
It was a perfectly fine post.
I have thought the same for many years now.
God rest your soul, good warrior.
RIP Shinzo Abe
A second statement from President Trump on Abe..from Truth Social
@realDonaldTrump
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Really BAD NEWS FOR THE WORLD! Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is dead. He was assassinated. His killer was captured and will hopefully be dealt with swiftly and harshly. Few people know what a great man and leader Shinzo Abe was, but history will teach them and be kind. He was a unifier like no other, but above all, he was a man who loved and cherished his magnificent country, Japan. Shinzo Abe will be greatly missed. There will never be another like him! President Donald J. Trump
Update: Mr. Abe has died from his wounds.