[whiteperil] Sean: Insert "bought the farm" joke here

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Posted by Sean:
Insert "bought the farm" joke here
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   The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries [1]has resigned:

     Before the election, calls had been growing from opposition parties
     for Akagi to either prove how the funds were used or resign. Some
     within the ruling coalition also grumbled that Akagi could become a
     liability in the campaign.
     However, Abe refused to dismiss the farm minister, saying he does
     not intend to make the Akagi issue a problem.
     ...
     With Akagi now out of the Cabinet, more questions may be raised
     about Abe's leadership ability and judge of character.
     Abe appointed Akagi farm minister in June, after his predecessor,
     Toshikatsu Matsuoka, killed himself amid a similar scandal
     involving expenses for a rent-free office in the Diet members'
     building.

   At least Akagi has apparently been able to escape with his life.

References

   1. http://www.asahi.com/english/Herald-asahi/TKY200708010337.html