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BlackOmnimon 05/17/24 2:32:12 PM #1:	Is U.S. politics beyond repair at this point? - Results (21 votes) It is absolutely beyond repair. 38.1% (8 votes) 8 It could be repaired but it would take something drastic/impossible like revolution. 33.33% (7 votes) 7 It could be repaired but it would take something very difficult like a reformist third party getting a huge majority. 19.05% (4 votes) 4 It can be repaired, we just need to vote blue no matter who and give the democrats a huge majority. 9.52% (2 votes) 2 It can be repaired very easily, it will happen any day now, trust the system. 0% (0 votes) 0 Are U.S. politics and government fundamentally broken? At this point it's like the politics equivalent of "spaghetti code". Here are some things off the top of my head: Lifetime Tenure for Supreme Court Justices and Judicial Overreach: The lifetime appointment of Supreme Court justices has led to increased politicization of the court, and Judicial overreach doesn't help. Imperial Presidency: "Imperial Presidency" refers to the significant expansion of presidential powers beyond their constitutional limits, often at the expense of the legislative and judicial branches. This trend has raised concerns about the balance of power in the U.S. political system. Lack of a Supreme Electoral Authority: The absence of a central, authoritative body overseeing elections leads to inconsistencies and disputes. First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) System: The FPTP electoral system and the lack of proportional representation result in a Congress that does not accurately reflect the populace. Difficult Constitutional Amendment Process: The process to amend the Constitution is exceedingly complex, making significant changes nearly impossible. Campaign Finance Issues: Campaign finance laws allow the wealthy to exert disproportionate influence on politicians, leading to a system that can be easily manipulated by money. Gerrymandering: The practice of gerrymandering, without independent redistricting commissions, undermines fair representation. --- Steam Deck Board https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1553-steam-deck <cite>BlackOmnimon posted [p:980438150] in Are U.S. p... [t:80771166]...</cite> <quote> Is U.S. politics beyond repair at this point? - Results (21 votes) It is absolutely beyond repair. 38.1% (8 votes) 8 It could be repaired but it would take something drastic/impossible like revolution. 33.33% (7 votes) 7 It could be repaired but it would take something very difficult like a reformist third party getting a huge majority. 19.05% (4 votes) 4 It can be repaired, we just need to vote blue no matter who and give the democrats a huge majority. 9.52% (2 votes) 2 It can be repaired very easily, it will happen any day now, trust the system. 0% (0 votes) 0 Show Voting Form Are U.S. politics and government fundamentally broken? At this point it's like the politics equivalent of "spaghetti code". Here are some things off the top of my head:Lifetime Tenure for Supreme Court Justices and Judicial Overreach: The lifetime appointment of Supreme Court justices has led to increased politicization of the court, and Judicial overreach doesn't help.Imperial Presidency: "Imperial Presidency" refers to the significant expansion of presidential powers beyond their constitutional limits, often at the expense of the legislative and judicial branches. This trend has raised concerns about the balance of power in the U.S. political system.Lack of a Supreme Electoral Authority: The absence of a central, authoritative body overseeing elections leads to inconsistencies and disputes.First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) System: The FPTP electoral system and the lack of proportional representation result in a Congress that does not accurately reflect the populace.Difficult Constitutional Amendment Process: The process to amend the Constitution is exceedingly complex, making significant changes nearly impossible.Campaign Finance Issues: Campaign finance laws allow the wealthy to exert disproportionate influence on politicians, leading to a system that can be easily manipulated by money.Gerrymandering: The practice of gerrymandering, without independent redistricting commissions, undermines fair representation. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 05/17/24 2:34:20 PM #2:	Politics in many western countries are fucked and intentionally kept fucked. And 'fuck you for wanting things to be better' is essentially the answer given by the supposed progressives. --- Let's make biscuits! <cite>Funkydog posted [p:980438187] in Are U.S. p... [t:80771166]...</cite> <quote>Politics in many western countries are fucked and intentionally kept fucked.And 'fuck you for wanting things to be better' is essentially the answer given by the supposed progressives. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
the_crow13 05/17/24 2:35:45 PM #3:	Wyoming has as many senators as California. Its broken beyond belief not even taking into consideration the polarization --- You can have results or excuses. Not both. <cite>the_crow13 posted [p:980438201] in Are U.S. p... [t:80771166]...</cite> <quote>Wyoming has as many senators as California. Its broken beyond belief not even taking into consideration the polarization </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 05/17/24 2:36:21 PM #4:	Yes. And you will need some kind of massive upheaval/third party to do it, as neither Dems nor Republicans really want to change a system that they expect to be benefitting them within four years. --- 'Vinyl is the poor man's art collection'. <cite>ai123 posted [p:980438213] in Are U.S. p... [t:80771166]...</cite> <quote>Yes.And you will need some kind of massive upheaval/third party to do it, as neither Dems nor Republicans really want to change a system that they expect to be benefitting them within four years. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GrandConjuraton 05/17/24 2:37:07 PM #5:	Broken beyond repair. Not that it was perfect to begin with, mind you. --- I think you're hurting yourself, 'cause you hurt me https://imgur.com/o21DN7r <cite>GrandConjuraton posted [p:980438220] in Are U.S. p... [t:80771166]...</cite> <quote>Broken beyond repair.Not that it was perfect to begin with, mind you. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
David1988 05/17/24 2:38:05 PM #6:	We need a third party but thats never gonna happen because we gotta vote blue no matter who --- "The age of men is over, the time of women have come" - God <cite>David1988 posted [p:980438233] in Are U.S. p... [t:80771166]...</cite> <quote>We need a third party but thats never gonna happen because we gotta vote blue no matter who </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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