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RandomNumbers

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6. Yeah, it really isn't THAT complicated ...

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #5)

Sat Apr 19, 2025, 01:19 PM

Apr 19

(in my opinion, but I'm a geek)

I am sometimes amazed at what the majority of alleged "adults" call "complicated".

To be clear, it is A LITTLE "complicated", and if one is accustomed to the current system, it's a bit of a leap. That is why it will be years, maybe decades, before it is refined and fit for mass use in our elections.

But the current system is AWFUL. I am open to other alternatives to RCV.

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It Is a Two Party System Here, After All... [View all] MineralMan Apr 19 OP

Yes that is simply the way the system works. bucolic_frolic Apr 19 #1

There is no perfect system of governance. MineralMan Apr 19 #2

I think ranked-choice voting could help, BUT RandomNumbers Apr 19 #3

We use it here in Minnesota for some races. MineralMan Apr 19 #5

Yeah, it really isn't THAT complicated ... RandomNumbers Apr 19 #6

A two party system is automatically divisive. It is either this party or that one. BUT, potential good news... Trust_Reality Apr 19 #4

Looking forward to a different 2 party system delisen Apr 19 #7

Ross Perot gave us Bill Clinton WhiteTara Apr 19 #8

The polling data tells a different story. StevieM Apr 20 #16

That's interesting. Thanks for the reality check WhiteTara Apr 20 #17

It was the most effective change-prevention mechanism the founders could think of. DJ Synikus Makisimus Apr 19 #9

I'm expecting a well-funded third party or disruptor running as a Democrat (money & media) next election. betsuni Apr 20 #10

Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Apr 20 #11

Brand New Congress and Justice Democrats PACs and Our Revolution superPACs goal: take over the party. betsuni Apr 20 #12

Okay. H2O Man Apr 20 #13

The plan was to run hundreds of candidates. Huff Post quote was the plan, nothing of "terrible danger" -- betsuni Apr 20 #14

The "terrible danger" H2O Man Apr 20 #15

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