The only election fraud we can identify is the actions taken by Republican legislatures to make it as difficult as possible for the poor, people of color, the elderly – anyone who has difficulty getting around, spending time away from work – to vote. ID’s , short voting hours, not enough machines… then of course machines without hard copies of results. But of course states like North Carolina want to throw the book at 19 people accused of “voter fraud”. Lock’em up!
Actually America desperately needs a ‘parliamentary’ form of government such as Great Britain enjoys.
We need a House of Representatives that is truly based on state population and, importantly, we need a Senate that just as relevant as the House of Lords appears to be in Britain. And most importantly, we absolutely need to be able to get rid of our “Head of Government” by a vote of “No Confidence” at ANY TIME, not just every 4 years!
Hell, I’d even be willing to make Donnie “King of America” – as long as he has the same powers as the British Monarchy wields!
Understand this, though. The British form of government does NOT keep them safe from their own stupidity – look at “Brexit”! It DOES, however, make their stupidities more easily repairable, if they so wish.
I think you are right, Wellls. I read Churchill’s official biography (except book 10 — I was totally Churchilled-out by then). At first I was thoroughly confused about Parliament, but by mid-series I concluded it was a better process, especially in a situation like ours where the USA has become so seriously divided politically.
Australia requires citizens to vote. Should the U.S.?
In Australia, voter turnout is 95 percent of registered voters. The reason is simple: It’s the law. Those who fail to vote risk a fine and, in rare cases, imprisonment. Advocates of mandatory voting argue it’s a sensible way to ensure that elections reflect the will of all of the people. Only 67 percent of American registered voters, by contrast, bothered to show up on Election Day in 2000.
See also: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/the_best_policy/2004/10/you_must_vote_its_the_law.html
Masterskrain Premium Member over 5 years ago
Election Fraud…hastening the death of American Democracy.
JohnHarry Premium Member over 5 years ago
The only election fraud we can identify is the actions taken by Republican legislatures to make it as difficult as possible for the poor, people of color, the elderly – anyone who has difficulty getting around, spending time away from work – to vote. ID’s , short voting hours, not enough machines… then of course machines without hard copies of results. But of course states like North Carolina want to throw the book at 19 people accused of “voter fraud”. Lock’em up!
montessoriteacher over 5 years ago
Trump is on his way out, many are starting to feel it.
Radish the wordsmith over 5 years ago
The party over country Republicans are anti-democratic, vote them out.
wellis1947 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Actually America desperately needs a ‘parliamentary’ form of government such as Great Britain enjoys.
We need a House of Representatives that is truly based on state population and, importantly, we need a Senate that just as relevant as the House of Lords appears to be in Britain. And most importantly, we absolutely need to be able to get rid of our “Head of Government” by a vote of “No Confidence” at ANY TIME, not just every 4 years!
Hell, I’d even be willing to make Donnie “King of America” – as long as he has the same powers as the British Monarchy wields!
Understand this, though. The British form of government does NOT keep them safe from their own stupidity – look at “Brexit”! It DOES, however, make their stupidities more easily repairable, if they so wish.
casonia2 over 5 years ago
I think you are right, Wellls. I read Churchill’s official biography (except book 10 — I was totally Churchilled-out by then). At first I was thoroughly confused about Parliament, but by mid-series I concluded it was a better process, especially in a situation like ours where the USA has become so seriously divided politically.
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 5 years ago
Shedding more and more light on how the great US of A really works.. and it ain’t pretty
Masterskrain Premium Member over 5 years ago
Simple change. 1 person, 1 vote. Whoever has the most at the end of the election WINS. Period!
Radish the wordsmith over 5 years ago
Up with Coal and Kavanaugh, Down with EPA Mercury Regulation say the republicans.
Cut the republicans down this election.
Trumpublicans know Kavanaugh committed perjury so they won’t let the FBI investigate his testimony.
White House Whitewash Enters Spin Cycle – Sham FBI Investigation Could Be Completed TODAY!
Walter Kocker Premium Member over 5 years ago
Australia requires citizens to vote. Should the U.S.?
In Australia, voter turnout is 95 percent of registered voters. The reason is simple: It’s the law. Those who fail to vote risk a fine and, in rare cases, imprisonment. Advocates of mandatory voting argue it’s a sensible way to ensure that elections reflect the will of all of the people. Only 67 percent of American registered voters, by contrast, bothered to show up on Election Day in 2000.
See also: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/the_best_policy/2004/10/you_must_vote_its_the_law.html
Radish the wordsmith over 5 years ago
Republicans are a minority, if everyone voted they would lose, that is why they engage in voter suppression.
Dtroutma over 5 years ago
Can 2018 please clean house from the errors of 2016? At least put restraints (like straightjackets) on the White House?
Walter Kocker Premium Member over 5 years ago
Thank you all for this discussion. I learned from it, and I hope you did, too.