Ballot reform and other ideas

[♪alt13]

I think that it's clear to most people that our system is not providing us with the choices that we want. Only a small minority of voters are satisfied with the candidates. Further most people seem to be dissatisfied with how our legislative system functions in general. What are some reforms that you think would help to enhance democracy or simply make the system work better? I would like this to be a discussion about issues that aren't super partisan. The gears and the structure of government. The stuff that kinda gets pushed aside by arguments about abortion or other divisive issues.(please don't respond to Boris)

One thing that I would like to see is ballot reform. Below is one option for ballot reform.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZiS3U7EG0M

 

[candrew]

What are some reforms that you think would help to enhance democracy or simply make the system work better?

Here's an idea - how about 9 Supreme Court Justices instead of 8? We're rapidly approaching 180 without a full Supreme Court - in other words a government that doesn't have a true balance of power.

Why this is not an outrage to everyone in this country that is not a partisan hack is beyond me.

Maybe we should pass a federal law that all students must take and pass a civics class - then we can check back in 20 years to see best how to reform the democracy.

 

[One Brow]

One thing that I would like to see is ballot reform. Below is one option for ballot reform.

There is no ideal voting system. Any system that fixes one sort of flaw allows a different sort.

 

[RJF]

Term limits! Term limits! Term ****ing limits!

 

[fishonjazz]

No electoral college.
Go with popular vote.

 

[♪alt13]

There is no ideal voting system. Any system that fixes one sort of flaw allows a different sort.

I asked for suggestions to make things better not ideal.

 

[One Brow]

I asked for suggestions to make things better not ideal.

Better in one way leads to worse in another. What's important to you, fundamentally, about the voting process?

 

[♪alt13]

No electoral college.
Go with popular vote.

I'm not sure that would work. Every election and every ballot could end up being challenged in court. A national recount for instance seems like it would not be possible. I could be wrong but a national popular vote seems like it would be chalenging to pull off.

 

[♪alt13]

Better in one way leads to worse in another. What's important to you, fundamentally, about the voting process?

Would you quit with the whole Karate kid bit? No more "Wax on wax off", eh

I think that the later-no-harm criterion is a reasonable goal. link

 

[franklin]

I think that it's clear to most people that our system is not providing us with the choices that we want.

Let me get this straight. I want to understand exactly what you are saying: We have a system that votes in primaries for a preferred candidate who then goes on to the general election, yet you think it is clear that our system is not providing us with the choice that you/we/us want.

Is that the message you are trying to send?

 

[Jamezz]

Good video, I don't dislike the concept. I hate the fact that he uses labels like "centrist" and "extremist" candidates though, I'd like to know what he means by this. He also assumes that this system would favor the more, in his words, centrist candidates.

 

[Jamezz]

Also, any electronic device is subject to be hacked to manipulate the data. I say start with going back to paper ballot vote counting, with a representative from each party overlooking the process. It's how it's done in Spain and I've never heard of electoral fraud over there. It's quick too, around 20 million votes get counted and you reach 100% scrutiny within 3-4 hours.