Nothing against people who lack a formal education, just those who vote based on party affiliation without educating themselves on... [show more]

Nothing against people who lack a formal education, just those who vote based on party affiliation without educating themselves on what they're voting for. [show less]

In a true democracy, citizens vote for their police officers, judges, bosses, representatives, et al, DIRECTLY - Not through the p... [show more]

In a true democracy, citizens vote for their police officers, judges, bosses, representatives, et al, DIRECTLY - Not through the proxy of representation. [show less]

Inefficient, wasteful, and immoral programs are maintained because a few voters have a significant interest in keeping them in pla... [show more]

Inefficient, wasteful, and immoral programs are maintained because a few voters have a significant interest in keeping them in place, while most would benefit only slightly from their end. [show less]

Minority interests are inevitably overruled. An evil majority can crush the virtuous minority.

Rulers maintain their grip on power by placating the populace with gifts and distractions.

Too many people think their vote doesn't really count, or they just don't care,so they don't show up.

In the current system of count of votes, minorities aren't represented

Consistently undermine democracy in order to bloat their bottom lines. This race to the bottom hurts everyone in their wake excep... [show more]

Consistently undermine democracy in order to bloat their bottom lines. This race to the bottom hurts everyone in their wake except those few taking home billions. [show less]

This might have been a good idea 200 years ago, but it is outdated now. EVERY vote should count equally, No wonder people think th... [show more]

This might have been a good idea 200 years ago, but it is outdated now. EVERY vote should count equally, No wonder people think their vote doesn't matter, for nearly half of us, it doesn't.

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Politicians are well known for being corrupt and stupid. Those who are smart enough for hte job don't run because of the expense, ... [show more]

Politicians are well known for being corrupt and stupid. Those who are smart enough for hte job don't run because of the expense, hassle and the economics - [show less]

Omnibus bills tend to stretch into hundreds or thousands of pages covering unrelated subjects. They make it harder to know what e... [show more]

Omnibus bills tend to stretch into hundreds or thousands of pages covering unrelated subjects. They make it harder to know what exactly is being voted on, and easier to divide and misdirect citizens. [show less]

SOCIAL EVOLUTION "A flaw in Democracy" SOCIAL EVOLUTION, One of the biggest changes I'd like to see take place in my life time ... [show more]

SOCIAL EVOLUTION "A flaw in Democracy"

SOCIAL EVOLUTION, One of the biggest changes I'd like to see take place in my life time is to see it been made a mandatory requirement that politicians have to gain a qualification in the understanding of social conflict before standing in a major election . Its a shame that a doctor has to train for 7years before becoming qualified, if he makes a mistake killing someone in his carer, he's in big trouble! Yet a politician who can mess up society, inflame racial hatred' start wars displacing hundreds of thousands of people, needs no qualification in his field & can be elected upon charismatic ability alone & all to often with little accountability for the scale his mistakes...

The early Social thinkers gave us the foundations for the positive benefits of democracy. But i'm sure they would turn in their graves if they knew about today's slow moving system, where change is restricted/limited due to a system that is self governed by unqualified politician's, where the valuable ideas of social thinkers are rarely heard.
Beneficial input, that would socially advance the world we live in seems to be currently in stalemate.. Just think about what benefits would be possible!!!
What a different world we could live in, if a politician with power could have the courage & strength to help break the mold, making education a requirement in his own profession & start the ball rolling again...

Change like this is unlikely to come from politicians. For this to happen would require intervention from a force more powerful such as the media... but will anyone take the gauntlet?

I hope my point is clear..
All idea's for improvement & constructive criticism welcome!

A social thinker.
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Impotent Politics from leaders who seek Power & Glory above the needs of Society's they're perceived to represent.. Corruption ... [show more]

Impotent Politics from leaders who seek Power & Glory above the needs of Society's they're perceived to represent..

Corruption

Blanket Capitalism


I'm not really interest in politics as today's systems are riddled with prostitutes of the financial & egotistic kind! But what i am strongly interested in is change.

The early Social thinkers gave us the foundations for the positive benefits of democracy. But i'm sure they would turn in their graves if they knew about today's slow moving system, where change is restricted/limited due to a system that is self governed by unqualified politician's, where the valuable ideas of social thinkers are rarely even heard. Beneficial input, that would socially advance the world we live in, seems to be currently in stalemate..

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