Comments on: Spanish Democracy

By: Joe R.

Joe R. — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:52:35 +0000

Boggles the mind that Yglesias has no concept of coalition governments.

Nor does he have any clue how his own was designed to function, apparently.

By: charles austin

charles austin — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:41:04 +0000

Young Mr. Yglesias wants a parliamentary winner take all system when his guys are in charge. When they aren't, well, not so much.

By: SavageView

SavageView — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:10:57 +0000

Boggles the mind that Yglesias has no concept of coalition governments.

Boggles the mind that you think that "coalition governments" have anything to do with American governance.

By: SavageView

SavageView — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:01:06 +0000

The UK would be a better example for MY. Nevertheless, his point remains.

The question I have is when we do we get to use Jane Galt's 2X4 on the right?

By: Leisureguy

Leisureguy — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:00:15 +0000

Germany and Japan are even worse than Spain, based on one's memories of past intolerable regimes. Within my memory we even fought a war against Germany and Japan and Italy. I'm not sure what that has to do with the situation today, but it seems to be important, based on your remarks about Spain.

By: Fausta

Fausta — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:14:09 +0000

Boggles the mind that Yglesias has no concept of coalition governments.

By: Jay C.

Jay C. — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:49:03 +0000

As an aside, for some reason, I recall Matt and other center-left bloggers being bigger fans of separation of powers and checks and balances when the Republicans were in charge. Perhaps I’m mistaken?

I've read you for years. Knowing your sardonic wit, it's safe to say that last question is rhetorical, yes?

By: erikjheels (Erik J. Heels)

erikjheels (Erik J. Heels) — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 04:59:59 +0000

Interesting Spanish political system (?democracy?). If your party loses, the other party makes policy until they lose: http://is.gd/iJz2