Would we be better or worse off with a system where more parties were represented such as a parliament?
I personally think we would be worse off. Not because the government shouldn't represent the people to the fullest extent as I believe a parliamentary system more or less does. But the political mentality of America wouldn't never cooperate for a common cause. The current two party system creates so much animosity that at this point a multi-party system would only further fragment the government. Excess and selfishness and ingrained in the political structure and the overall mentality of many Americans. That's not to say Americans are fat and stupid because we all know we produce some brilliant minds but as a whole the assumption is that Americans only want what's best for themselves. This is why a multi-party system would fail. Everyone would have little concern for the American people as a whole because they would feel entitled only to represent their specific interests. Thats why it wouldn't work as much as I like the sound of the idea.
Macke. You crazy. HOw could you say that? Where is any support for what you are arguing?
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. Having a multi-party system in America would not only create more whining and name calling but also would lead to parties going into cahoots with each other in order to manipulate our political structure even more.
ReplyDeleteBut if it were a multi-party system, no one party would be powerful enough to do anything on their own so they will be forced to work together.
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