we have a 2 party system because we have "Winner Take All, First Past The Post" voting.
FPTP voting will always result in a duopoly because whichever side breaks ranks and goes 3rd party loses _everything_ to whichever side doesn't. Search YouTube and you'll find plenty of videos of varying detail and amusement to explain why a 2 party system is inevitable with FPTP.
As for this election, don't bother with Green. If Green (and Libertarian) are serious they'll form a coalition with each other and all o
Ranked Choice is pus. Not may voters can figure out a third choice, and expecting them to figure out how to rank their preferences accurately is a loser.
But it sure is attractive when you don't like the outcomes...
I don't think anyone is confused about theory preferences. But I know family that's had to vote ranked choice, they aren't unintelligent, and they really didn't understand that process to be sure they were voting as they intended. The process isn't as simple as up or down. Maybe we should learn new things, but preferably with some planning.
I just asked myself... what would John DeLorean do?
-- Raoul Duke
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Without Ranked Choice Voting it's pointless (Score:5, Insightful)
FPTP voting will always result in a duopoly because whichever side breaks ranks and goes 3rd party loses _everything_ to whichever side doesn't. Search YouTube and you'll find plenty of videos of varying detail and amusement to explain why a 2 party system is inevitable with FPTP.
As for this election, don't bother with Green. If Green (and Libertarian) are serious they'll form a coalition with each other and all o
Re:Without Ranked Choice Voting it's pointless (Score:2)
Ranked Choice is pus. Not may voters can figure out a third choice, and expecting them to figure out how to rank their preferences accurately is a loser.
But it sure is attractive when you don't like the outcomes...
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expecting them to figure out how to rank their preferences accurately
You're a fucking moron. That doesn't mean everyone else is confused about their own preferences.
Re: Without Ranked Choice Voting it's pointless (Score:2)
I don't think anyone is confused about theory preferences. But I know family that's had to vote ranked choice, they aren't unintelligent, and they really didn't understand that process to be sure they were voting as they intended. The process isn't as simple as up or down. Maybe we should learn new things, but preferably with some planning.