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I HATE THE LIBERAL/CONSERVATIVE DICHOTOMY
I HATE THE LIBERAL/CONSERVATIVE DICHOTOMY
I wonder if progressive/conservative is what the charts are getting at. Heck, I wonder if we could even put it in terms of Welzel’s Democratic/protection values.
A better voting system than First Past The Post is proven to create less of a divide between parties and supports either new parties forming, making existing parties more likely to work together on bi-partisan goals, as well as bringing existing parties more towards the center.
He's a Communist, liberalism is right-wing and he wants representation.
So how does corporate oligarchy and unlimited dark money from corporate pacs fit into all this?
Cable news never really mentions campaign contributions so I guess it’s not newsworthy.
Nevermind