Here's the idea: If elected, I would create a panel of my constituents (none of them elected officials) and have a regular online forum to inform them of the things I have to vote for. They would each then send me their vote and I would vote based on whichever way they direct me to vote. That way I am truly representing the people. I have no political experience and would campaign as such, basically telling people that I will be their puppet and not a politician.
2007-12-25 00:02:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
They probably elect you believing in your judgment and capability to represent them. They may not like the idea that their elected representative pushes the ball back in to their court.
2007-12-25 00:29:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The only problem I see is that most of my fellow citizens are too busy with their specialized careers to be properly informed on the specialized business of hammering out legislation. Therefore, a great deal of judgment must be delegated by the electorate to the elected official, or you end up with mob rule.
A representative must represent his client's best interests, not just a client's wishes.
2007-12-25 08:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by Boomer Wisdom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Like idea but it has flaws: Computers and computer internet connections aren't universal, People won't take the time to educate themselves on major federal issues your only going to get group of people with special interests to participate. Would like to do something similar. Would give them the vote, and if I didn't vote what majority voted for would expect to be looking for new job shortly.
2007-12-25 09:01:39 · answer #3 · answered by Mister2-15-2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, you can't be a puppet and be in office, well I guess you can...some politicians do, what I mean is, you can please some of the people some of the time, but you cannot please all of the people all of the time and based on the political agenda of your constituents, most would probably not like your vote and say, did I vote for you or them wah, wah, wah. Some are not happy unless they are complaining.
2007-12-25 08:29:00 · answer #4 · answered by Juicy Fruit 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I just might if you documented your progress daily and worked to provide a recall election for Congress like the UK has for its Parliment. Recall vote must be provided in the future. They cannot be left unsupervised, ever again. The are like children left to run the house and just throw an endless bash and hang with the dealers and hookers. Nevermore, they have got to go.
2007-12-25 08:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Although that sounds a lot better than the way most politicians work, I still wouldn't vote for you. Leaders should know what they believe and why. They should lead according to their conscience and not according to public whim. -yk
2007-12-25 09:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by Yaakov 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. You'd listen to your constituents for about 5 minutes. Then you'd get pissed off, and you'd vote they way you wanted because you're the politician.
2007-12-25 08:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by "That One" 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
In the beginning every politician is just like you are telling now, rather you would be more clever, I observed.
2007-12-25 08:27:04 · answer #8 · answered by Rana 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Something like what you are suggesting is a very good idea
2007-12-25 08:15:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
It would work if you had no opinions of your own.
And couldn't think for yourself.
You would only serve one term.
Although Bill Clinton never cared about anything, except his own pleasure.
He spent two terms playing games with blue dresses and cigars.
It worked for him.
2007-12-25 08:11:42 · answer #10 · answered by everbrook 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋