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  1. 09-01-2008, 14:13 #1
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    Default Japanese Prime Ministers?

    What is the deal with these guys? It isn't like there terms are that long - 2 years.
    Japan has had 12 Prime ministers since 1989 - two of whom were out of office in 2 months!

    Junichiro Koizumi is the only one to be in office for more than 2 1/2 years. Is this what the office was designed for? I barely learn how to say their name fluently by the time they are gone.

    The last two guys were gone in 1 year.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...sters_of_Japan

    I realize that it is part tradition, but it is kind of crazy to me. It must be working though...

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