5. Japanese and US Voter Affiliation Public opinion poll in telephone (August 1 st &2 nd , 2009) by Kyodo News Service ( 共同通信）
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9. USA’s “platform” (2008) Show the individualism Obama (Democrat) McCain (Republic) Strong border regulation Immigration Strong border regulation Immediately begin troop withdrawal . War in Iraq Opposes timetable for withdrawal . Pro-choice Abortion Pro-Life Cut for the middle class Taxes Cut for upper class Promote National Insurance Plan; thanks to Government support Health Care Promote lower costs; thanks to market mechanism
10. “ Manifesto” Japan Lower House Election (August 30th, 2009) LDP DPJ Grant aid (3-5 years old) Children Children aid (-12 years old) about 250 $ /per month 2% growth in 2010 latter support small business by the gov support Economy Support small business by gov subsidy Rasing house income 10 thousand $/ year by the gov policy Wages Minimum Wages 10 $/ hour by the law
11. “ Manifesto” Japan Lower House Election (August 30th, 2009) “ Amakudari” ( 天下り） = government employee leave to go work in the private sector. Show the group consciousness in Japan LDP DPJ Up increase tax (after recovery) prohibit “Amakudari” Financial Prohibit “Amakudari”
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