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dagg
join:2001-03-25
Galt, CA | reply to markofmayhem
Re: USA no longer equipped to practice democracy its like the ampm of the thread... so much good stuff....
some things to think about however.
the last time i voted for someone that I shared the majority of their outlook was in a state legislature race... in 1992.
While your idea for that is good, those being put up before us for elections are not so good. The field is constantly devoid of any real quality.
You say its my fault, because the average good citizen does not put themselves up for elected office. Ok, fine... elect me and ill serve. i dont see anyone lining up to put me in office even though id be willing to serve (hey, couldnt do any worse then those already doing it and at least I'd tell the lobbyists to shove it).
I dont entirely disagree with the fact that the (D), (R) or (I) indicators after a politicians name has much of anything to do with anything anymore since bad is pretty much bad and these days its rather difficult to see any differences between any of them.
so, while your critique of politics is a good armchair quarterback version of what needs to be done, are you actually ready to step up to the plate, let your life become an open book for all to inspect and dig up any (and I do mean ANY) potential hidden skeletons that might be there and toss your name into the ring? if so, kudos to you.
if not... well, I guess you are really just being hypocritical then. | |
markofmayhemI can haz competition?Premium
join:2004-04-08
Pittsburgh, PA
kudos:4
1 edit | It is not hypocritical to critique a system I'm only a member of one half in has broken down. I ran 6 years ago, I lost. It will take me another 5-7 years to raise the capital to try again.
Though I believe you may have not read deep enough into the critique I offered. The problem is two fold:
1. the candidates offered are not representing us
2. the electorate isn't electing representatives
The solution is the electorate changes. The methods to get there quickly and painlessly are unkown to me. I believe time and pain will be a requirement from ourselves. There has to be a beginning at some point, if nothing more than convincing yourself, family, and friends to take 20 minutes a year, choose one open office, and deeply research each candidate to choose the best representative you conclude, for you, by you... and forget the "they have a snowballs chance in hell to win, I'm throwing away my vote for a loser". Don't buy into it, vote for YOUR representative based on YOUR own research. It has to start somewhere.
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I can haz competition? | |
| Any of you can run for office. Your main problem is right back in the Telco and Media's collective lap. Paying for airtime to make yourself and your views known. | |
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