Submitted by Peter Kottaras, Jan 30, 2007 21:55

Mr Abe is perhaps too gentle it seems and has yet to show the charisma and leadership shown by his predecessor Mr Koizumi. A Prime Minister needs to show strength and to use the media to advantage.

Koizumi certainly did and it kept him in power for 5 years.

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