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
In 2016, the Democrats' strategy was to nominate the worst possible candidate, and then try to browbeat everyone into voting for them anyway because "a vote for anyone else is a vote for Trump!" Fuck that. If Democrats really care that much about "stopping Trump," then they can damn well nominate someone who is reasonably palatable to people who aren't hardcore Democrats.
They did somewhat better this time around with Biden, at least, so maybe they learned something. Although the fact that their total nut
I wouldn't call Harris a nutjob. She's smart, but she's also incredibly scary. Her history is filled with the same types of authoritarian leanings as Trump, she's just not as loud and obnoxious with it. Most of the time at any rate.
As opposed as I am to fascism and authoritarianism, inept and weak are not qualities that we should ever look for in a president. He is head of the executive branch, after all. Every presidential administration will almost inevitably be faced with unique challenges that only they can deal with effectively.
What we've seen since before our lifetime is the checks and balance on executive branch being slowly eroded. Once you give someone power, it's really hard to take it back. Trump is as guilty as Obama is as
green (Score:5, Insightful)
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: (Score:2, Interesting)
In 2016, the Democrats' strategy was to nominate the worst possible candidate, and then try to browbeat everyone into voting for them anyway because "a vote for anyone else is a vote for Trump!" Fuck that. If Democrats really care that much about "stopping Trump," then they can damn well nominate someone who is reasonably palatable to people who aren't hardcore Democrats.
They did somewhat better this time around with Biden, at least, so maybe they learned something. Although the fact that their total nut
Re: (Score:1, Troll)
I wouldn't call Harris a nutjob. She's smart, but she's also incredibly scary. Her history is filled with the same types of authoritarian leanings as Trump, she's just not as loud and obnoxious with it. Most of the time at any rate.
Re: (Score:-1, Troll)
Re: (Score:2)
That bitch will become POTUS within 12 to 16 months. Maybe sooner depending on how fast Biden is impeached by his own party.
Why would they impeach him? I've never seen a Presidential nominee who looked less like he wanted the job or had four good years in him.
Re: Without Ranked Choice Voting it's pointless (Score:5, Insightful)
> I've never seen a Presidential nominee who looked less like he wanted the job
That might be the best qualification you could ever hope for.
Re: (Score:3)
Heinlein pointed out that seeking power should disqualify you from being president.
I'd rather have an inept, weak President than a strong, fascist, authoritarian one.
Re: (Score:2)
As opposed as I am to fascism and authoritarianism, inept and weak are not qualities that we should ever look for in a president. He is head of the executive branch, after all. Every presidential administration will almost inevitably be faced with unique challenges that only they can deal with effectively.
What we've seen since before our lifetime is the checks and balance on executive branch being slowly eroded. Once you give someone power, it's really hard to take it back. Trump is as guilty as Obama is as
Re: (Score:2)
Re: Without Ranked Choice Voting it's pointless (Score:2)