tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32776756.post9149221083834585456..comments2023-10-20T18:03:01.821+09:00Comments on GlobalTalk 21: Ruling Coalition and Opposition Work Together, Earn Passing GradeJun Okumurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00291478225274759649noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32776756.post-62379917760490579432007-12-21T14:40:00.000+09:002007-12-21T14:40:00.000+09:00Thank you, t. You are always kind. I do try to bri...Thank you, t. You are always kind. I do try to bring facts to the debate, so the word "useful" is particularly appreciated here.<BR/><BR/>The downside of a piecemeal approach to collaboration across the aisle is that the two sides can easily wind up competing to <I>bribe us with our money</I>*. Case in point: Most recently, the LDP has reportedly shifted its position on agriculture subsidies to accomodate small-lot and over-65farmers, both of which categories are currently ineligible. A grand coalition makes it easier to share all the credit and the blame within a broad range of measures in a comprehensive policy package. At least that's my idea.<BR/><BR/>*<I>I should trademark this.</I>Jun Okumurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291478225274759649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32776756.post-36831687700457104372007-12-21T08:26:00.000+09:002007-12-21T08:26:00.000+09:00Jun, I found this posting useful. I also think th...Jun, I found this posting useful. I also think there is a good case for a grand coalition. tAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com