Is there a more inclusive way to govern?
In so called "democratic" elections it seems that nearly always half of the population is never happy with whoever is elected. It just seems like one huge propoganda merry-go-round of falsehood, lies & deceit whereby political parties vie to dupe the populace.
Originally posted by matuaThat is a pretty good summing up of the present situation. In fact only about a third of the total population actually voted for Blair.
Is there a more inclusive way to govern?
In so called "democratic" elections it seems that nearly always half of the population is never happy with whoever is elected. It just seems like one huge propoganda merry-go-round of falsehood, lies & deceit whereby political parties vie to dupe the populace.
Originally posted by aging blitzerI think it depends on the system.
I think it gives a fairer result when there are more than 2 choices.
I would welcome it, but I can't see Labour or Conservative bringing it in.
Even the Lib Dems have dropped it.
We have a form of PR for the Scottish parliament already, and we're adopting a different system for the local council elections from 2007.
The parliamentary system was basically designed to prevent the SNP ever getting a majority, but it does mean a much wider range if parties - greens, socialists, pensioners, and a handful of independants. There were about 12 parties actually standng candidates.
Originally posted by matuaThere's a proposed system called statistical assemblies which works much the same way as a jury system does. We all get turns at being in parliament and call in expert witnesses on matters such as economics, society, etc. For example, you'd only need a "jury" of around 550 people to run America more effectively than it is now. Search for statistical assemblies on the net.
Is there a more inclusive way to govern?
In so called "democratic" elections it seems that nearly always half of the population is never happy with whoever is elected. It just seems like one huge propoganda merry-go-round of falsehood, lies & deceit whereby political parties vie to dupe the populace.
(Actually, you'd only need one person to run America more effectively than it is now).
