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Quote by: Winter wind  And the populist has his say.
Most of what you said is a composition of several misconceptions on the government.
candidates aren't elected by popular vote?
And you need special interests. Some are just big business, but most are genuine causes. Labor unions, woman's rights, right to life, right to left, yada. It's not like all special interests are not representative of voters opinions. It's just a method of bringing topics of discussion to a congressman.
comes from having an overly complex system of voting people in (the idea comes from the founders)
Oh and for all of youse who think gridlock is bad. Checkout the country where everything happens how one person wants it. |
No, we do not have a presidential election by popular vote.
Yes, we need the interest groups to spread the message of what requires attention.. BUT, it is those with $$$ that have the loudest voice.. and for several years the $$$ voice has it's own propaganda media that broadcasts 24/7.. since they bought the media & the FCC here. The FCC had rules about fairness in broadcasting or other distribution of one-sided opinions. But, the $$$ special interests "bought" & paid for the FCC too. We are screwed. There is no way to right the wrongs.
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