ext_349607 ([identity profile] pkbarbiedoll.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] funeralcrasher 2006-03-12 02:49 pm (UTC)

The problem with third parties isn't the third parties themselves. It's politics, specifically our One Vote One Candidate system.

When I vote for Nadar/Perot/ChickenLittle I effectively vote NO on all other candidates. That's what Americans have been raised and taught to accept.

But if we allow multiple choices per voter, like this:

1st choice: Elmer Fudd
2nd choice: Ralph Nadar
3rd choice: Russ Fiengold

Third parties instantly become viable.

Because our uniparty system values their power this will NEVER happen. Even though it would be good for our government.

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