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> I see that as more of a failing of the democratic process than people being tribal Why did the democratic process fail? Because people are being tribal. No o
by craftyguy 9y ago
> I see that as more of a failing of the democratic process than people being tribal
Why did the democratic process fail? Because people are being tribal. No one seriouly considered whether there might be other, better, candidates in other parties besides the big two.
Given that we've done absolutely nothing to 'fix' the democratic process, I suspect we'll get to relive this again and again, and again.
- untog 9y ago> Why did the democratic process fail? Because people are being tribal. I think it's more of a vicious circle. The system encourages people to be tribal, so they act tribally, which further reinforces the system. Politicians with the power to change the system have zero incentive to do so. > No one seriouly considered whether there might be other, better, candidates in other parties besides the big two. Given that Bernie Sanders wasn't even a member of the Democratic party until 2016, I'd say he is a good example of a third party candidate who people would seriously consider, if the system allowed it. But it doesn't, so he won't be.