Peacemaker
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Peacemaker = double entendre
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posted October 30, 2004 09:32 PM |
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Two observations to add into the mix.
First, the Founding Fathers could never have anticipated how hugely powerful the United States government would ever become, both in terms of its relationship to the States as well as in world affairs. The entire scheme of things has changed so radically that when the U.S. voters select a candidate, they are selecting a man with more power and influence over the world than any other. Given this to be the case, the majority vote should prevail, in fact it must, and soon, before the office loses its appearance of legitimacy both in the eyes of the American public as well as the world at large.
Second, while I agree that the American people have a woeful history of complacency and ignorance with regard to the political system, it appears that the current state of affairs may have re-invigorated the populace into greater research and participation than ever before. With the advent of the internet, self-education is more possible and accessible, and it appears widely exercised this campaign.
But Wolf has a point here, about the ignorance thing. Therefore I submit that the elimination of the electoral college and institution of a majority plebicite system should be accompanied by comprehensive reform in the entire campaign process. Elements of the reform should include some kind of requirement that campaign information focuses on intensive factual information rather than mudslinging, in addition to campaign finance reform and spending limits.
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