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>A big advantage of the system is to prevent mad-swings in policy just because the head-of-government changed. You can frame this another way: it prevents mean
by andrepd 5y ago
>A big advantage of the system is to prevent mad-swings in policy just because the head-of-government changed.
You can frame this another way: it prevents meaningful change even if the electorate demands it.
Sorry, I watched too much Yes Minister to think this is a good thing x)
- DaiPlusPlus 5y agoYes, of course - but if a country already had a well-oiled establishment civil-service which kept its finger on the pulse of the nation then it would already be aligned with the electorates' interests and voting-intent. I recognize I'm basically describing a utopia.
- vinay_ys 5y agoAny power structure naturally seeks permanence. Democratic elections with short office terms goes against the nature. If we are not vigilant, shadowy forces will take control of this mechanism too. Some could argue it already has happened.
- ShannyBabes123 5y agoI like how Putin describes his impression of the powers of the US President. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xykvrGpCW6E&ab_channel=RussiaInsight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xykvrGpCW6E&ab_channel=Russi...
- skoskie 5y agoHas a certain “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” vibe. There are pros and cons to both.