That's your (the majority of Americans) problem, you lack any understanding how real democracy works. A three or multiparty system does not mean one wins and rules as minority, unlike bipartisan system it doesn't work like zero-sum game. Two or more parties have to form a coalition to rule together and that's another instance of checks and balances, though on political level instead of among state power branches. This system also provides an oportunity for opposition to me nore effective, since it could swing the mandate-carrier's partner if the government totally fails on it's program and promises. If it could work in contries like France and Germany I see no reason why it shall not work in any other free country if it's indeed one. A two-party system honestly does not look very democratic since there's no one to balance policies and hold government accountable.. It's like two aristocratic castes taking turns to the throne and palace every 8 years or so and during their mandate they can do anything they want without accountability.
Not saying that a 3 party system won't work for america, just saying that a major 3rd party never gained any wide spread appeal because they were often a single issue party or are so close to another party that voting for them wastes your vote.
In a 2 party system most of the voters are independents so you have to to moderate to get the vote. Keeping both parties theoretically in check. Democrats arent grabbing the moderate route so they are alienating their own voter base. Trump on the other hand is capitalizing on this and grabbing those recently political homeless.
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That's your (the majority of Americans) problem, you lack any understanding how real democracy works. A three or multiparty system does not mean one wins and rules as minority, unlike bipartisan system it doesn't work like zero-sum game. Two or more parties have to form a coalition to rule together and that's another instance of checks and balances, though on political level instead of among state power branches. This system also provides an oportunity for opposition to me nore effective, since it could swing the mandate-carrier's partner if the government totally fails on it's program and promises. If it could work in contries like France and Germany I see no reason why it shall not work in any other free country if it's indeed one. A two-party system honestly does not look very democratic since there's no one to balance policies and hold government accountable.. It's like two aristocratic castes taking turns to the throne and palace every 8 years or so and during their mandate they can do anything they want without accountability.
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Not saying that a 3 party system won't work for america, just saying that a major 3rd party never gained any wide spread appeal because they were often a single issue party or are so close to another party that voting for them wastes your vote.
In a 2 party system most of the voters are independents so you have to to moderate to get the vote. Keeping both parties theoretically in check. Democrats arent grabbing the moderate route so they are alienating their own voter base. Trump on the other hand is capitalizing on this and grabbing those recently political homeless.