Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:48 am
Voting by mail is rather quick too. But however small the effort, having to do it twice is not easier. Not quicker. And not simpler.
Because sometimes even national leaders just want to hang out
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Region of Dwipantara wrote:Risottia wrote:I don't see what's the problem in voting. Takes you how much time, three minutes? Five?
Voter suppression, for starters? When I first heard that in the US you have to go to somekind of official place and complete a somekind of bureaucratic registration before any election, I was confused.
Nakena wrote:This is one of the thing that will contribute to the upcoming Civil War 2.0 aka the Kek War.
Region of Dwipantara wrote:Nobel Hobos 2 wrote:
I think you're in the wrong thread.
I was joking, and besides that's the logical thing that would happen if we "burn the system down", but who cares.Nobel Hobos 2 wrote:
Voting by mail is rather quick too. But however small the effort, having to do it twice is not easier. Not quicker. And not simpler.
The super confusing, super costly presidential primaries might decline in relevance or go away entirely if such system is implemented, though.
New haven america wrote:Region of Dwipantara wrote:Voter suppression, for starters? When I first heard that in the US you have to go to somekind of official place and complete a somekind of bureaucratic registration before any election, I was confused.
You don't, actually.
I mean, there are dedicated parts of town halls or county government institutions that have dedicated voter registration stations, but most people just sign up online or go to the local public library.
New haven america wrote:Region of Dwipantara wrote:Voter suppression, for starters? When I first heard that in the US you have to go to somekind of official place and complete a somekind of bureaucratic registration before any election, I was confused.
You don't, actually.
I mean, there are dedicated parts of town halls or county government institutions that have dedicated voter registration stations, but most people just sign up online or go to the local public library.
Region of Dwipantara wrote:Nobel Hobos 2 wrote:
Voting by mail is rather quick too. But however small the effort, having to do it twice is not easier. Not quicker. And not simpler.
The super confusing, super costly presidential primaries might decline in relevance or go away entirely if such system is implemented, though.
New haven america wrote:Region of Dwipantara wrote:I was joking, and besides that's the logical thing that would happen if we "burn the system down", but who cares.
The super confusing, super costly presidential primaries might decline in relevance or go away entirely if such system is implemented, though.
Like, 1/2 of the states in the country have mail in voting as on option or the sole way to vote, so no, it's probably not going anywhere.
Nobel Hobos 2 wrote:Region of Dwipantara wrote:
The super confusing, super costly presidential primaries might decline in relevance or go away entirely if such system is implemented, though.
Primaries are an essential feature because both major parties have been using them for so long. They're not actually required by the constitution though.
States generally organize and fund primaries, but a few have abolished them (for President). And that's pretty bad because then parties have to organize their own and generally go for the cheaper caucuses.
Primaries may seem bad to you, but caucuses are worse!
Nakena wrote:This is one of the thing that will contribute to the upcoming Civil War 2.0 aka the Kek War.
Nobel Hobos 2 wrote:New haven america wrote:You don't, actually.
I mean, there are dedicated parts of town halls or county government institutions that have dedicated voter registration stations, but most people just sign up online or go to the local public library.
I believe some states allow registration on election day, too.
Region of Dwipantara wrote:Nobel Hobos 2 wrote:
Primaries are an essential feature because both major parties have been using them for so long. They're not actually required by the constitution though.
States generally organize and fund primaries, but a few have abolished them (for President). And that's pretty bad because then parties have to organize their own and generally go for the cheaper caucuses.
Primaries may seem bad to you, but caucuses are worse!
That's probably right, I mean I don't know any of the representative I elected to serve on the various parliaments here. I just know their party.
Kowani wrote:“It keeps smaller states relevant.”
Yes, I too remember the many times candidates made Wyoming a critical point in their election strategy.
Truman and Kennedy/Nixon, and that seemed to be more of a “everywhere is contestable” deal.
Mushet wrote:I like the reasoning, giving the less populous areas more of a voice so they don't get almost completely overlooked.
Valentian Elysium wrote:Also shouldn't there be a poll?
The Reformed American Republic wrote:New Bremerton wrote:Scrap the EC and the entire presidential system and replace it with a European-style parliamentary system with proportional representation. A party must win at least 5% of the popular vote nationally in order to be represented in the newCongressParliament of the United States. A German-style, proportional system that encourages coalition/minority governments and consensus-building between a complex grouping of many larger and smaller parties is preferable to a divisive two-party system that encourages extremism and polarization. The President will be reduced to a mere figurehead like the Queen of England. The Prime Minister, who must be a Representative from the Lower House, will serve as the country's actual leader.
As consensus takes precedence over adversarial power struggles, voters on the "winning" side may have slightly less to gain in the short term, but more importantly, voters on the "losing" end of the stick will have far less to lose as the more moderate, centrist partner(s) in any coalition government will likely moderate the more hardline party's policies, resulting in more moderate, sensible governance.
I support this as long as the Bill of Rights are kept.
Eastern Guitaloscialand wrote:We could increase the number of electoral votes nationwide via the Wyoming Rule, which would increase the number of seats in the House of Representatives which could, in turn, lead to electoral votes being allocated proportionally.