1.   Without the consensus achieved in Cabinet, ministers are free to disclaim responsibility for unpopular policies.

2.   ...unpopular policies, which resulted in social discontent and political instability.

3.   But unpopular economic policies, such as free trade with the United States, and failure to resolve a dispute with French-speaking Quebec undermined his support.

4.   He leaves others such as parliamentary leader Wolfgang Schaeuble to announce possibly unpopular policies such as welfare cuts.

5.   In a recent speech, Preval evoked the specter of their return to rally support for his government and its unpopular policies.

6.   It is a political tool used by the executive branch to shield unpopular policies, illegal or unethical activities, or simply embarrassing information.

7.   It was also a way to make villagers more accepting of unpopular policies, such as increased taxes.

8.   Noticeably absent were references to the litany of unpopular policies, unfulfilled promises and scandals that have plagued his administration.

9.   Recently, portraying himself above the fray, he has been castigating and sometimes sacking ministers for implementing unpopular policies that he himself initiated.

10.   Privatization is an unpopular policy in Colombia.