11-01-2004, 07:40 AM
First, I think the american system as it is now is not suitabel for electing a president with so much power. Would an american president have the same function as has the french or german president (so not much) it could be a googd system, just because the outcome would be of less importance.
I mean even if you just have an election using the popular vote, the fact that a few 1000 votes can make such a difference ius a bit scary, especially if big decission have to be made.
As I said before, the way campaign are run and funded to me are even bigger problems, plus the fact that a lot of americans out of "patriotism" are more likely to vote for the current president (if possible) democrat or republican. Politicians should stop playing with the people and realize that a presidency of the US is something too important to go mudslinging and using campaign adds. (and don' say they don't work because otherwise they wouldn't spend millions on it)
I mean even if you just have an election using the popular vote, the fact that a few 1000 votes can make such a difference ius a bit scary, especially if big decission have to be made.
As I said before, the way campaign are run and funded to me are even bigger problems, plus the fact that a lot of americans out of "patriotism" are more likely to vote for the current president (if possible) democrat or republican. Politicians should stop playing with the people and realize that a presidency of the US is something too important to go mudslinging and using campaign adds. (and don' say they don't work because otherwise they wouldn't spend millions on it)