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Originally Posted by ratbastid
I like it, pan. While we're blue-skying, let's change our voting structure to some sort of instant runoff system.
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I also see merit in this approach. The devil would absolutely be in the details, but I've always thought too many potential "good" candidates are locked out because of finance, special interests, and media smear campaigns. Even ratbastid and I agree on this one.
Here's another proposal:
Since many of us are not happy with our representation or political process, perhaps it's time for a movement to demand accountability from our parties and politicians. To get their attention, I'm thinking along these lines as temporary measures:
- organize a drive to register as independents
- stop donating
It's that simple (it will never happen). Of course, everyone continues to vote their conscience or ideology, but something needs to be done that will force these jokers in to actually representing their constituents. Hit 'em where it hurts.