tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805664.post1002478862970887547..comments2007-08-18T20:46:50.276+09:00Tobias Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05483833677342376445observingjapan@gmail.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805664.post-10059872458676419242007-08-18T13:00:00.000+09:002007-08-18T13:00:00.000+09:00Well, we know where the Yomiuri's loyalties lie. If the LDP is forced out of power, the Yomiuri ceases to be the government's think tank.Brycenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805664.post-6647954216526586542007-08-17T18:32:00.000+09:002007-08-17T18:32:00.000+09:00When I read the Yomiuri editorial (English edition) about the grand coalition I just had to role my eyes.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps it is just my misperception, but the Japanese seem so set (and dependent) upon making it look like everyone agrees with a decision that they cannot engage in a public long term, critical debate where two (or more parties) may never come to agreement.<BR/><BR/>Japan does have some tough decisions that have to be made. Coming crises in energy and population can't be ignored forever. Yet there are multiple paths that can be taken (on policies), that very well may lead Japan to some rather different futures. <BR/><BR/>Will Japan's politicians be able to deal with these issues, and arguments about possible solutions, in public?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com