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I agree, but I guess it's hard if there's no good options up for election.. or if they promise one thing and do another. Its particularly the case with winner-t
by h0l0cube 5y ago
I agree, but I guess it's hard if there's no good options up for election.. or if they promise one thing and do another. Its particularly the case with winner-takes-all democratic systems. I think representational democracies do better at reflecting the desires of voters, otherwise it's just the incumbent pandering to swing voters
- wolverine876 5y agoTo be completely frank, I hear this from many people and I think they are excuses. I see plenty of successes, including where I live. It's not at all perfect, but a lot can get done. The biggest obstacle is the people standing on the side saying nothing can be done - while other people are doing the work.
- h0l0cube 5y agoAh, I'm not advocating complacency or inaction, but I agree, things can change even in a flawed democracy, just much slower, and also this can disenfranchise voters. In completely dysfunctional and corrupt government, I think the only option would be to hit the streets en masse, but I don't think NJ is at that point