Because the American system of government is restrained by the two party system and some stupid set up called the electoral college it seems that alot of the voters choice goes down the drain. For a country that calls for democracy in other countries it seems that it really doesn't flourish in America. Has the result of having George W. Bush for President shown Americans anything about their system of voting?
2006-07-12 11:25:17 · 11 answers · asked by Mr. PDQ 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The electoral college is the problem. I am tired of the election coming down to one state, and they practically tell everyone else in every other state not to even bother voting.
2006-07-12 11:31:15 · answer #1 · answered by Meredith L 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's if you live with the assumption that President Bush is a calamity.
If, on the other hand, you see him as the President we needed for this time, you are grateful that men like Al Gore and John Kerry were not elected.
The system of voting in America is good. Sure we all have our complaints when our guy doesn't win, but that doesn't mean we change the rules...we just spend the next 4 years trying to pursuade enough people to vote like us in the next election. :-)
2006-07-12 18:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by Ronald G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting how when people lose the election, the seditious in our country always call the system of government unfair, despite their silence up to the point of the results.
If it comes their way, everything is fine. If they lose, it's illegitimate.
Thank you, NO. The system works, you don't have your own dictatorship in this country. You never will. He was elected, by our system, twice. That is not straight democracy (which we have never had), but a representative democratic republic.
Next time you want to complain about OUR government, do it BEFORE the election. You'll be more believable.
2006-07-12 18:31:00 · answer #3 · answered by mckenziecalhoun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was the third horse in the race in 2000, Ralph Nader, that threw the election close enough for Bush to steal.
2006-07-12 18:29:53 · answer #4 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yet somehow we're still the most powerful country in the world. maybe the other countries have it wrong. plus it starts with more than 2 candidates, that's why we have primary elections. try to educate yourself about the topic you're asking about so you dont sound like an idiot when you do ask a question.
2006-07-12 18:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by JK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what we have 6 or 7 here, and everybody still keeps picking the beanheads for prime minister, ill admit,harper may go some where this term, but those sad liberals, are something else, so you see if theres 2 or even 20 whats the difference.
2006-07-13 11:47:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
President Bush has been one of our most powerful and influential president ever so i think i like our 2 party system. you obviously like it as well since you have a need to comment on it.
2006-07-12 18:34:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
John McCain in 08'.
2006-07-12 18:29:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Poland there were 10 candidates...and they are still unhappy ;)))
2006-07-12 18:28:24 · answer #9 · answered by Cloudy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who says its a calamity? Why do you think that?
2006-07-12 18:28:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋