It's the 21st Century -- Time for Popular Election of the President

[JAB1985]

First time I've heard that. Interesting, if true.

No idea how credible the source is but jives with what i heard/saw.

http://www.informationclearinghouse....ticle32784.htm

complete BS that the middle east sees this but americans dont. Thats an argument for NOT letting the little man have a voice.

[darb72]

For a long time I thought the two party system was a terrible idea. After thinking it though though, I wouldn't add many more. The reason I changed my views is the same thing that's wrong with government now.

To many people not willing to compromise. As it stands, very little is going to change in Washington because the only people who get elected are those who bow down to the zealots in their respective parties. There is no room to move towards the center which is what an overwhelming majority of people want. Heck, I'm the most hardcore right winger on this board when it comes to fiscal issues. I think we should get rid of welfare, make income tax a flat 10% across the board and stop the federal government from giving money to states. On social issues I'd probably be considered a little left leaning. Abortion should be legal (without government assistance), civil unions should be legal in all states, and illegal immigrants should be issued work visas provided they pay 15% income tax.

If we went to a free party system, we'd have fifty different people on the ballot for president and each one would be battling only for the state they came from or the group that endorsed them. The inability to compromise would be even worse than it is now.

I guess a three, maybe four party system would be best but if that happens I see the Dems/Reps taking control of the center with the zealots taking the far right/left votes.