tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714063.post9124170210236265873..comments2023-10-09T00:45:55.603+09:00Comments on Shisaku: Getting The Numbers Right On The No Confidence MotionMTChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626942240117432624noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714063.post-11539507471326150312012-07-25T12:02:00.063+09:002012-07-25T12:02:00.063+09:00So in effect if the 17 decided to abstain, it woul...So in effect if the 17 decided to abstain, it would really mean the number required to "defect" in some way or form would be 23 if they (17+6) wanted the government brought down. In which case they might as well vote against rather than abstain (only 20 (or 16) votes needed). They would be as good as gone from the DPJ either way, may as well make it as likely as possible they would extract their revenge. <br /><br />But I agree with your overall point. Actually since the Komeito nixed the Upper House censure motion they may also nix a no-confidence vote until after Tanigaki is gone. It seems the Komeito has settled on November either which way.sigma1http://www.sigma1.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com