Rush Limbaugh STILL is a big, fat idiot

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Originally Posted by warch

You are idealistic because you dream that the unknown other must be better than the two party representatives we have.

No, I don't.

Originally Posted by warch

And for that you advocate scraping the system we have and starting over.

No, I don't.

Originally Posted by warch

What are the governmental horrors you currently endure?

A dysfunctional two-party system.

Originally Posted by warch

How will this action of yours solve these?

This action of mine is called "voting" - the action available to me.

Originally Posted by warch

How will that ensure the quality and honesty and truth you seek?

Nothing is sure.
The current parties have no motivation to serve the population, as long as they know that one of them is guaranteed to be elected.

Originally Posted by warch

How long is this view?

Longer than four years.

Originally Posted by warch

I am not against your idea of direct democracy and multiple candidates.

Unfortunately your thoughts don't influence elections, only your vote does that.

Originally Posted by warch

What we've got is not ALL BAD and change can be worked strategically.

No amount of voting for two parties will produce a result of more than two parties.

Originally Posted by warch

The system is not perfect but the realistic approach is to work within it, shape it slowly, find ways to promote change that do not cut off your nose to spite your face.

I agree. I am not working outside of our system.