Why do we have a two party political system. Shouldn't the issues be what we vote on?

Answer 1

You are preaching to the choir with me! I could not agree more.

Answer 2

It forces a majority. If there were viable 10 candidates to running for the same position, you would have someone win with 25% of the total votes. Which would leave 75% of the country voting for someone else. you'd see a lot more hatred and anger if there were more REAL political parties. Our politics are very tame compared to other countries around the world.

Answer 3

Think about it for a minute: how practicable is your suggestion? With all the issues under consideration in Congress, to have 140 million voters involved every time a decision needs to be made? And how many of those voters will be knowledgeable enough to make an informed decision?

I am quite satisfied with the system of government put in place by Mssrs. Madison, Jefferson, Washington, Franklin, et. al.--even though I viscerally dislike and vehemently disagree with my own Congressman!

Answer 4

I don't know of any democratic society that does not have at least 2 viable parties. I don't know any theoretical arguments to proove that we need parties, I just know that they are part of every democratic society. The party system seems to work reasonably well. If it aint broke, don't fix it.

Answer 5

I think what you are advocating is a national referendum process. I don't think it is a good idea.

But if you can explain how it fits into our constitution and its balance of powers and checks and balances, I'm willing to listen.

Answer 6

That's how I've been doing it for a long time now.

Answer 7

Yes, I agree with you 100%!!!!