(05-10-2015, 04:16 PM)Hammerskjold Wrote: ...I would say we are a republican representative oligarchy, if not plutocracy. The candidates are selected by the very rich, to serve the needs of the very rich, and placate the masses. By the time we plebeians get a say, it is choosing between lesser evils. Much like mother Marie's trick of offering the child spinach or peas, but we do get to choose the vegetable. Hence, the relatively poor approval ratings of our leaders. It is a small matter of original design in the electoral college. It probably can't be abolished, but it might be tweaked to allocate proportionally, rather than winner take all. Also, eliminate the super delegates who only represent special interests (i.e. corporate interests).
Listing some of the confirmed names so far from the big 2 party:
Dems:
-Hillary Clinton
-Bernie Sanders
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Sanders dropped the P word, Plutocracy, that's different. Not sure how much traction that will get, but definitely different. I will not underestimate Clinton, but the brand name is a double edged sword.
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Quote: Problem is, do you ever get the feeling of watching a contest, and at the end you suspect that what you've just watched was a contest between cola X, and soda y, but they're actually both made by the same company?Well, yes, more like companies rather than just one.
Cake is not on the menu.