Indeed, there are many people who feel the way you do. The current electoral system in the United States has become systematized and biased in favor of the established power brokers. The Electoral College is in fact what has been called an 'indirect democracy'. By definition, this is not a democracy at all, since a 'democracy' is a goverment by the people.
What I feel is needed, is a reorganization of the political landscape, to a system that is more fair and thus more representative.
How can this be accomplished where the current electoral system and mainstream media is heavily weighted in favor of these two political parties?
1) Revolution. (I do not feel this is a viable option because it would cause economic and social upheaval).
2) Elect a strong Independent Candidate. The problem with this, is that even if a candidate were elected, the system would consume them, corrupt them and very little would be done to achieve reform of the system.
3) Organize. I feel this is the best option. Work within the current system. Have a mindset for a gradual transformation to a truly representative democratic system. Co-operate with established third parties such as the Libertarian Party, Green Party, etc. as well as any neutral Independent candidates. Avoid radical or extremist political or religious-based candidates, but try to convince them to drop these ideologies. Co-operate with the Occupy movement.
What is needed is an internet-based system to organize your concerns for political and social inequality and injustice. You would keep track of how many (popular) votes would go to these 'other' candidates.
Make a legally binding agreement with both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney that they will work in co-operation with our spokesperson, should they accept. We would then advise our people to vote for who we feel is the better candidate, rather than the 'other' candidates.
Our spokesperson will have an office inside the White House. They would be subject to re-call and replacement should they be negligent in their duties. Their salary will be capped to the median income in the jurisdiction where they live.
I would agree with a good portion of your post, but you lost me with aligning with the occupy movement. In no way can I relate to a group of spoiled children who believe that they are automatically entitled to six-figure salaries simply because they participated in the educational process. The movement was created by a generation raised with "participation trophies," it's riddled with criminal elements, and supported by weathy tycoons like Soros and Buffet...the irony would be funny if it weren't so destructive.
I do often find your posts intriguing and insightful, but I must respectfully, though vehemently disagree with that.
I've seen a lot of interviews with protesters and most have literally no idea what they want, or really what they're protesting against. They just paint generic slogans on banners and parade about. It might have sincerity at its heart, but it's so swamped in ignorance and indecisiveness it renders the whole thing redundant.
I agree that many people in the Occupy movement are disillusioned and lack a solid platform on what they stand for. The danger is, that many in this protest movement are now leaning towards socialism or communism, which is unacceptable. We must keep a Capatilist system for the time being, but correct the worst inequities in it. We should try to bring them back to a better viewpoint. Please watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqco44bp19g&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Yes I am annoyed when people say if u don't vote u can't complain... did we take a vote on that, because I didn't. Like if I'm kidnapped and asked gun or knife, & I don't choose, its my own fault I'm in this mess kind of logic.
"A Republic gives the sheep a voice."
Exactly what made the Civil Rights Movement possible...and Women's Suffrage. Neither of those had any support among the popular voting public.
Is it normal, I don't want to vote for a president this year, 2012?
← View full post
Indeed, there are many people who feel the way you do. The current electoral system in the United States has become systematized and biased in favor of the established power brokers. The Electoral College is in fact what has been called an 'indirect democracy'. By definition, this is not a democracy at all, since a 'democracy' is a goverment by the people.
What I feel is needed, is a reorganization of the political landscape, to a system that is more fair and thus more representative.
How can this be accomplished where the current electoral system and mainstream media is heavily weighted in favor of these two political parties?
1) Revolution. (I do not feel this is a viable option because it would cause economic and social upheaval).
2) Elect a strong Independent Candidate. The problem with this, is that even if a candidate were elected, the system would consume them, corrupt them and very little would be done to achieve reform of the system.
3) Organize. I feel this is the best option. Work within the current system. Have a mindset for a gradual transformation to a truly representative democratic system. Co-operate with established third parties such as the Libertarian Party, Green Party, etc. as well as any neutral Independent candidates. Avoid radical or extremist political or religious-based candidates, but try to convince them to drop these ideologies. Co-operate with the Occupy movement.
What is needed is an internet-based system to organize your concerns for political and social inequality and injustice. You would keep track of how many (popular) votes would go to these 'other' candidates.
Make a legally binding agreement with both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney that they will work in co-operation with our spokesperson, should they accept. We would then advise our people to vote for who we feel is the better candidate, rather than the 'other' candidates.
Our spokesperson will have an office inside the White House. They would be subject to re-call and replacement should they be negligent in their duties. Their salary will be capped to the median income in the jurisdiction where they live.
--
[Old Memory]
11 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
0
0
-
BearGrylls
11 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
0
0
I would agree with a good portion of your post, but you lost me with aligning with the occupy movement. In no way can I relate to a group of spoiled children who believe that they are automatically entitled to six-figure salaries simply because they participated in the educational process. The movement was created by a generation raised with "participation trophies," it's riddled with criminal elements, and supported by weathy tycoons like Soros and Buffet...the irony would be funny if it weren't so destructive.
I do often find your posts intriguing and insightful, but I must respectfully, though vehemently disagree with that.
--
disthing
11 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
1
1
I agree with you about the Occupy movement.
I've seen a lot of interviews with protesters and most have literally no idea what they want, or really what they're protesting against. They just paint generic slogans on banners and parade about. It might have sincerity at its heart, but it's so swamped in ignorance and indecisiveness it renders the whole thing redundant.
Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNtJO3VUyNA&feature=plcp
I cringed so much at the first guy.
--
[Old Memory]
11 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
0
0
-
suckonthis9
11 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
0
0
I have to apologize to you and suckonthis9...I really can't watch video with my internet service. Hughesnet sucks.
I agree that many people in the Occupy movement are disillusioned and lack a solid platform on what they stand for. The danger is, that many in this protest movement are now leaning towards socialism or communism, which is unacceptable. We must keep a Capatilist system for the time being, but correct the worst inequities in it. We should try to bring them back to a better viewpoint. Please watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqco44bp19g&feature=youtube_gdata_player
"Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner."
--
zenparadox
9 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
0
0
-
[Old Memory]
11 years ago
|
pl
Comment Hidden (
show
)
Report
0
0
Yes I am annoyed when people say if u don't vote u can't complain... did we take a vote on that, because I didn't. Like if I'm kidnapped and asked gun or knife, & I don't choose, its my own fault I'm in this mess kind of logic.
"A Republic gives the sheep a voice."
Exactly what made the Civil Rights Movement possible...and Women's Suffrage. Neither of those had any support among the popular voting public.