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Thanks TDOL, but I think the indicative (as opposed to the subjunctive) could mean the same thing.
A-It is good that he goes there and not me.
But here again I get the impression that he actually does go there.
B-It is better that he should go there and not me.
I don't know if one can tell if this implies a condition:
It would be better IF he went that and not me.
or the indicative
It is better (now) THAT he goes there and not me.
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