| − | '''Abe Shinzo''' (born 安倍 晋三, 21 September 1954 - 8 July 2022) was the Prime Minister of [[Japan]], and was the president of the [[Liberal Democratic Party of Japan]]. The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan differs vastly from the [[Democratic Party]] of the United States. In Japan, liberalism adheres to the understanding of liberal and democratic values as outlined in [[Jeffersonian Democracy]], and are thus closer to [[libertarian]] values. | + | '''Abe Shinzo''' (born 安倍 晋三, September 21, 1954 - July 8, 2022) was the Prime Minister of [[Japan]], and was the president of the [[Liberal Democratic Party of Japan]]. The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan differs vastly from the [[Democratic Party]] of the United States. In Japan, liberalism adheres to the understanding of liberal and democratic values as outlined in [[Jeffersonian Democracy]], and are thus closer to [[libertarian]] values. |
| | Abe was known for his [[conservative]] views on a number of issues, and his numerous libertarian actions. Abe also promoted nationalist policies as prime minister,<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/news/abe-nationalist-blueblood-at-home-shrewd-diplomat-abroad/ Abe: Nationalist blueblood at home, shrewd diplomat abroad]. ''Breitbart News''. October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.</ref> and supported low [[immigration]] levels.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (November 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/11/29/japan-confirms-its-policy-of-minimal-immigration-to-defend-culture-jobs/ Japan Confirms its Policy of Minimal Immigration to Defend Culture, Jobs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2017.</ref> A [[nationalist]], Abe and his cabinet took an unapologetic stance toward their country and its history.<ref>Sieg, Linda (August 8, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-southkorea-japan-labourers-history-an/japan-led-by-less-apologetic-generation-stays-tough-in-south-korea-feud-idUSKCN1UY1BA Japan, led by less apologetic generation, stays tough in South Korea feud]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.</ref> He supported a strong defense policy.<ref>Multiple references: | | Abe was known for his [[conservative]] views on a number of issues, and his numerous libertarian actions. Abe also promoted nationalist policies as prime minister,<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/news/abe-nationalist-blueblood-at-home-shrewd-diplomat-abroad/ Abe: Nationalist blueblood at home, shrewd diplomat abroad]. ''Breitbart News''. October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.</ref> and supported low [[immigration]] levels.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (November 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/11/29/japan-confirms-its-policy-of-minimal-immigration-to-defend-culture-jobs/ Japan Confirms its Policy of Minimal Immigration to Defend Culture, Jobs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2017.</ref> A [[nationalist]], Abe and his cabinet took an unapologetic stance toward their country and its history.<ref>Sieg, Linda (August 8, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-southkorea-japan-labourers-history-an/japan-led-by-less-apologetic-generation-stays-tough-in-south-korea-feud-idUSKCN1UY1BA Japan, led by less apologetic generation, stays tough in South Korea feud]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.</ref> He supported a strong defense policy.<ref>Multiple references: |
| | On November 20, 2019, Abe became Japan's longest-serving prime minister.<ref>Sieg, Linda (November 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-abe/japans-abe-becomes-longest-serving-pm-as-scandal-allegations-persist-idUSKBN1XU06I Japan's Abe becomes longest serving PM as scandal allegations persist]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 19, 2019.</ref><ref>Yamaguchi, Mari (November 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/20/abe-becomes-japans-longest-serving-prime-minister/ Abe becomes Japan’s longest-serving prime minister]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 20, 2019.</ref> | | On November 20, 2019, Abe became Japan's longest-serving prime minister.<ref>Sieg, Linda (November 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-abe/japans-abe-becomes-longest-serving-pm-as-scandal-allegations-persist-idUSKBN1XU06I Japan's Abe becomes longest serving PM as scandal allegations persist]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 19, 2019.</ref><ref>Yamaguchi, Mari (November 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/20/abe-becomes-japans-longest-serving-prime-minister/ Abe becomes Japan’s longest-serving prime minister]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 20, 2019.</ref> |
| − | He was assassinated on 8 July 2022 by Yamagami Tetsuya, a 41 year old unsatisfied with Shinzo. | + | He was assassinated on July 8, 2022 by Yamagami Tetsuya, a 40-year-old unsatisfied with Abe; the gunman was arrested at the scene by local police and taken into custody.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/07/breaking-former-japanese-prime-minister-shinzo-abe-shot-nara-japan/ DEAD!! Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Assassinated in Nara, Japan During Speech — 40-Year-Old Suspect Arrested at the Scene] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> Subsequent to Abe's assassination, the [[Gateway Pundit]] reported on suspicious activity on Twitter that hinted that [[China]]'s Communist regime may have been behind the assassination; in fact, the regime in [[Peking]] had openly threatened Abe, a staunch anti-Communist and vocal opponent of the regime, with death some time before the assassination occurred, making the threat in response to Abe's excoriation of Peking over [[Taiwan]].<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/07/revealed-chatter-chinese-twitter-shinzo-abe-completing-task-posted-17-hours-shinzo-abe-assassination/ REVEALED: Chatter on Chinese Twitter on Shinzo Abe and “Completing the Task” Was Posted 17 Hours Before His Assassination] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> Following reports of Abe's death, leftist social media users in China gleefully celebrated his assassination while calling his assassin a "hero".<ref>[https://welovetrump.com/2022/07/08/social-media-users-in-china-are-celebrating-assassination-of-japans-former-pm/ Social Media Users In China Are Celebrating Assassination Of Japan’s Former PM]</ref> President [[Donald Trump]] responded to Abe's assassination on his [[Truth Social]] account, calling him "...a true friend of mine, and much more importantly, America",<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/07/true-friend-mine-much-importantly-america-president-trump-responds-horrific-news-former-pm-abes-assassination/ “He Was a True Friend of Mine, and Much More Importantly, America” – President Trump Responds to Horrific News of Former PM Abe’s Assassination] at the Gateway Pundit</ref> while White House usurper [[Joe Biden]] released a rambling word salad statement about Abe's assassination which he used as his excuse to continue imposing [[gun control]] in the United States.<ref>[https://welovetrump.com/2022/07/08/biden-releases-tone-def-statement-on-shinzo-abe-assassination/ Biden Releases Tone Def Statement on Shinzo Abe Assassination]</ref> |