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Can you claim to be democratic with a two party system, first past the post, gerrymandering, vote suppression... The US really isn't the model country for demo

by _cenw 4y ago

Can you claim to be democratic with a two party system, first past the post, gerrymandering, vote suppression... The US really isn't the model country for democratic participation.

sofixa 4y ago
Don't forget a law system that allows judges to basically legislate retrospectively because everything is vague and based on interpretations that can and do change - look at Roe v Wade for instance. Coupled with a deification of their Founding Fathers and Constitution and you have a recipe for a massive legal mess nobody can touch.
adamredwoods 4y ago
Also, Citizens United decision has warped US democratic politics ever since. Essentially opens the flood gates for plutocracy and lobbyists. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_United_v._FEC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_United_v._FEC