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I think the way we do ballot access also contributes to it. We give candidates backed by established political organizations preferential treatment (vs separati
by maxerickson 2y ago
I think the way we do ballot access also contributes to it. We give candidates backed by established political organizations preferential treatment (vs separating out qualifying for the ballot and support from the organization).
- wongarsu 2y agoTbh, I never understood why "support from the party" plays into it at all. If we truly want separation of powers shouldn't we encourage the leader of the executive to have no ties to any of the factions of the legislative. Instead it seems to be the opposite
- maxerickson 2y agoThe practical explanation is easy, people that seek power engage and work to change the rules to that end.