I’ll take that you hope someone other than Biden is the nominee. I do wish that the electoral process was “closer” to the people. The current process just feels alienating imho.
Just so I can understand what your saying here, is it the Democratic primary that feels alienating? If so what about the primary process should be closer to the people?
Well, just a thought that I had, imagine if the people had to vote for a candidate from each party. I’m curious what the outcome would be
Edit: that would only apply to when candidates on both sides are on the line.
In some states you can vote in both primaries if you want to. I'm not sure how forcing people to vote for someone from both parties would be enforced, or what kind of impact it would have. Seems like a pretty blatant violation of voting rights, and/or free speech if you believe free speech extends to the ballot box.Well, just a thought that I had, imagine if the people had to vote for a candidate from each party. I’m curious what the outcome would be.
Taking a dig at someone for their English skills when English is their second language is different than not understanding the point a person is making.
I think I've been pretty clear about the fact that Trump is a special case.I’ll take that you hope someone other than Biden is the nominee. I do wish that the electoral process was “closer” to the people. The current process just feels alienating imho.
To be honest, and I'd say this to people who were upset about how the last D primary ended up as well, you need to come to terms with the idea that there are a lot of people with different candidate preferences than you.There has to be another way though, in 2016 we got Trump and Hillary shoved down as options. Is that really the best the US had to offer?
I think I've been pretty clear about the fact that Trump is a special case.
I mean I absolutely abhor his politics. Sure. That's in compartment A in my brain.
But then there's his incompetence. His recklessness. His selfishness. His cluelessness. That's in compartment B.
Compartment B is why I could never vote for him under any circumstances. Not under any circumstances. And why I will vote for the best possibility to get him out of office, regardless of what that other option is, because I don't see any other options that enter compartment B at all.
I've found it just as baffling when people say "Well Pence is just as bad." Yes, in compartment A Pence is just as bad. But that's politics. I can absolutely live with a politician whose positions I don't like being President. What I can't live with is a politician who fills compartment B with the things Trump does.
I hope that makes some kind of sense.
There has to be another way though, in 2016 we got Trump and Hillary shoved down as options. Is that really the best the US had to offer?
Let’s not overreact here, American democracy is threatened by Trump and needs to be strengthened by certain reforms. But the entire system doesn’t need to be blown up. The cynicism one reads on libertarian and far right/left message boards these is astounding.