What would our political system be like if we did not have parties? Suppose we voted as purely American citizens, using our own judgements on the issues. It seems to me that our party system has turned into nothing more than an excuse for name-calling and passing the buck. I refuse to be catergorized with any group. We have allowed corporations and special interest groups to dictate our laws and we have a government completely out-of-touch and seemingly ignorant of the real needs of this country. And all you hear is one party blaming the other . This country is made up of real people with real concerns . Maybe what we need is real people representing us!
2006-10-12 15:39:56 · 10 answers · asked by taboobiker73 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
i am sick and tired of the party system people align themselves with parties and vote for their party no matter what. i vote on the issues no matter what party is involved
2006-10-12 15:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The problem as I see it is our restrictive political system that prevents any party other than the two primary parties to have any say in govt. People are not democrat or republican, with only their restricted viewpoints. I am a democrat, but I certainly don't agree with hardly anything Kerry or Ms. Clinton espouses. What we need is the european system, where people with like viewpoints can establish and promote their own parties--maybe a conservative democratic party, a moderate republican party, socialist democrat, coservative republican, libertarian, green party, labor party, etc. Our two party system is not a whole lot better than the one party system of the soviet era; the two parties do work together quite well to ensure that no other party at the local, state or national party is able to be successful due to overly restrictive election laws. We need a number of parties that truly represent their members. Although I am active in politics and am a registered lobbyist, I have never ever been contacted by my party to provide any input into its platform at the local or state level, but have gotten plenty of letters asking for money.
Maybe if we can get other parties in play, the two dominant parties will straighten up and respect their party membership, not just the elite leaders.
2006-10-12 15:48:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The two party system is needed for the checks and balances part of our constitution.
It is really broken and messed up right now as you have already noticed.
I believe it's not yet too late and we can fix it.
The first and most important thing to do is not let the politician decide which team/party he/she gets to play/represent on, By that I mean after the politicians are elected they are then separated equally between the two parties either by coin flip or drawing straws or whatever, It don't matter how as long as it's random and not partisan.
They will then have no choice but to compromise on issues that really matter.
Mandatory term limits would also benefit America.
2006-10-12 16:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by chubbiguy40 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it's really hard to say right now. One minute, this nation is so helpful, next thing you know, back in the gutter. It's so flip-floppy... kind of like McCain. Andrew K- You are absolutely right, that's why we live in a Republic and not a true Democracy. 411- What has Obama done for the past 8 years that have corrupted our political system? You gave points as to why you won't vote for him but you haven't given a single point as to how he corrupted the system. You wanna blame someone, blame tax-cut America. Oh yeah, I gave you thumbs down. But not to prove your point, but to prove mine, America doesn't think anymore. You compared a politician to a movie.
2016-05-21 21:54:17 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is natural for people to work with others who have similar objectives toward a common cause. Thus the political party system. How do propose to strop people with similar goals objectives and ideas from working together to advance an agenda?
2006-10-12 19:01:33 · answer #5 · answered by cashcobra_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Preach it!
But then, if they didn't organize, who'd pay the bills? Unfortunately, the way our capitalist society works, we'd have 1,245 candidates running and not one of them could afford, on their own, a national t.v. spot or newspaper ad.
The one thing parties are good for is getting the message out - although I do agree with you that it's not even that anymore. It's just mudslinging. In a different era, we could have depended on people to do their own research. These days, ppl just vote for the slickest ad. Oh well. Teach our children, I guess.
2006-10-12 16:09:21 · answer #6 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe that the united states will always have parties in the goverment. But I will agree there is alot of name calling that I don`t particular care for but.....,ignorance is the # 1 problem in our government..
2006-10-12 17:02:59 · answer #7 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All free society's form coalitions to pass legislation, both party's have their philosophy's and pretty much adhere to them. I for one align more with the democratic party and to try to pick a name for each each office and for each election would be a nightmare.
2006-10-12 16:27:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there were no political parties, there would be no free beer or wine in the white house.
2006-10-12 15:41:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The parties are simply to balance out our government, not to cause conflict!
2006-10-12 15:43:04 · answer #10 · answered by softbagel14 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋