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Originally Posted by alyasa
It's about picking the lesser of two evils really... I doubt any of the proposed changes to the election and political system presented here might happen anytime in this millenium. For example, Singapore, where I live has had an electoral system that is free from rampant campaigning and institutes a closely-controlled system of funding, since its inception; nevertheless, for every election since the beginning, voters have only ever chosen one single party. Obviously, economic might is a very big issue with voters, and Bush et al have the werewithal to secure huge amounts of funds that, ultimately, is the only thing voters look for... In the end, I think it's better to change the mindset of the people than regulate the elected officials. So I say, vote Green if you have to...
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As a registered Green I can tell you that it's almost impossible to get on ballots, the Big Two have seen to this. Debates in which the Green candidate actually gets air time are hysterical, the others are simply befuddled by their own lack of knowledge as it relates to the issues. Bush and Kerry were like deer in the headlights last election when pitted against David Cobb (Green) and whomever the Libertarian guy was, it was eye opening and sad.