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Are you kidding? I would jump at the chance to implement New Zealand's system in the US and throw ours in the trash where it belongs.
by namlem 9y ago
Are you kidding? I would jump at the chance to implement New Zealand's system in the US and throw ours in the trash where it belongs.
- TheAceOfHearts 9y agoNo, I'm quite serious. Can you explain why you think that? What aspects of New Zealand's government do you favor over the US? And to maintain a balanced view, are there any aspects of it that you'd criticize?
- namlem 9y agoNew Zealand has mixed member proportional representation, which is explained well in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT0I-sdoSXU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT0I-sdoSXU The US's political system is extremely antiquated, and is not at all appropriate for a post-industrial economy. We do have a few nice things though, like a very strong protection for speech. Arguably too strong right now though, as it gives corporations nearly unlimited rights to influence elections.