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Recursion

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1. The problem is, people don't vote generic ballot

Reply to pepperbear (Original post)

Wed May 1, 2013, 07:43 AM

May 2013

In a parliamentary democracy you vote for a party ticket; in our system, you vote for a specific representative and senator. And there's a very strong tendency for people to say "throw all the bums out, except for mine."

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Poll: Democratic edge for 2014 / Plurality want one party in WH, Congress. [View all] pepperbear May 2013 OP

The problem is, people don't vote generic ballot Recursion May 2013 #1

Exactly Capt. Obvious May 2013 #3

But this is framing things 1980 style. The Age of 80-20 will be resurrected. graham4anything May 2013 #6

#80-20LOL Capt. Obvious May 2013 #8

When the 20%extremists on both sides are neutralized I won't say LOL, they will be ignored totally graham4anything May 2013 #9

#80-20LOL Capt. Obvious May 2013 #10

working for an 80-20 America and neutralize/render the 20%extremes on both ends meaningless graham4anything May 2013 #2

#80-20LOL Capt. Obvious May 2013 #4

It has happened on all major legislation before Reagan. No reason it won't happen again graham4anything May 2013 #5

Everyone hates Congress.... davidn3600 May 2013 #7

It's only mid 2013 now. ananda May 2013 #11