2007-03-09 17:54:20 · 10 answers · asked by notgnirracnwahsar 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Here's a list:
1. Ignored by media. If people demanded that the media show more Green, then they would.
2. People are afraid to make a statement with their vote. They feel like they have to choose the "lesser of two evils", and vote for one of the big two. Why vote for an evil if you can choose to vote for a good?
3. The "pot-smoking hippie" stereotype. It doesn't seem to matter that a lot of Green party members are upstanding, hard-working, university-degree-holding members of society who have never smoked pot in their lives. When the media shows a green member, it's the stereotype they show.
4. The general public thinks that Green policies are entirely focused on environment. Few people realize that social justice, non-violence, true democracy, social inclusion, and whole host of other issues are also a part of the platform.
5. Fear of losing consumerist freedom. Americans love their SUV's and are afraid that voting Green is going to make them lose their freedom to drive it. Americans love WALMART, and are afraid that they will all be shut down by the Greens.
6. Ignorance of how the "American Dream" way of life is unsustainable in the long run, and ignorance of how this way of life preys upon the poor in America and overseas.
7. Anti-Green propaganda funded by big oil money, vs. grassroots volunteers and little big money. It can be hard to reach a lot of people with little funding available to influence the masses.
These are the big ones I can think of.
2007-03-12 03:59:48 · answer #1 · answered by crazyperson1972 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The biggest problem facing Green Party candidates is the fact that they are Green Party candidates.
By that, I mean, they are candidates for a very small third party group, which has not show heretofore any support by electorates around the US. Mostly, they are the means of exercising a protest vote in campaigns for leftists and environmental radicals. Their only significant electoral victories have been in smaller nonpartisan races, where they don't disclose their party affilliation.
The Green Party has not had significant support in gaining a place on ballots permanently, with the exception of the protest vote in 2004 for Ralph Nader, which managed to piss off Democrats and liberals at the Greens, for diverting voters away from Kerry, and insuring the re-election of George Bush.
2007-03-09 18:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by JOHN B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a million. No. We, as a united states of america(u . s . a .) could be extra aggressive approximately this. 2. Over inhabitants. much less people=much less toxins, era! 3. No, well-being-care is my #a million concern. in spite of the certainty that, combating a conflict is a intense-high quality thank you to stop toxins. 4. Use public transportation each and every time available. Recycle. 5. I even have used some methods on my automobiles, top rate air filters to lead them to extra effectual. in many situations checking air rigidity, getting track-ups. utilising rechargeable batteries. utilising a chargeable lawnmower. utilising CFL easy bulbs. Recycling glass/plastics/paper/tires/cellular telephones. 6. Rivers and lakes. 7. Many animals. Extinction is already occurring in a huge way, yet worldwide warming isn't the only reason. people are getting into their territory and the animals have not have been given everywhere to pass. 8. All. straight forward...all of us pollutes, all of us is in charge. 9. Hiroshima. Any bomb, whether it particularly is examined under floor or intentionally set has no stable effect.
2016-11-23 18:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by shiley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wellllll, their not well known??, maybe? Hummmmm, good question.
While attending college this last fall, there was someone from the green party who was local, running for a seat. However, when I had asked this person a question...they only gave me half and answer. In other words, if they didn't know about the entirety...they wouldn't get my vote.
2007-03-09 18:01:28 · answer #4 · answered by chole_24 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We don't have a weighted voting system in the US.
People will not throw away their vote by voting for a 3rd aprty candidate until we do.
2007-03-09 18:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are ignored by the media that considers only two parties relevant.
2007-03-10 04:21:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact they have no plan for helping america is always an issue.
2007-03-09 17:59:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having people realize they exist and are serious.
2007-03-09 18:02:05 · answer #8 · answered by djm749 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There name ......GREEN.....it needs to be more catchy....,,,like PEOPLEsumthingorother or FREEDOMwhatsyacallit.....:)
2007-03-09 18:30:00 · answer #9 · answered by Shawn S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don't have much of political background and it's fatal!
2007-03-09 18:06:50 · answer #10 · answered by holyfire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋