This might be an over simplified approach to a complex problem, but why can’t we just eliminate political parties altogether? I know people will always form groups/organizations/fraternities/etc, but only giving them two (realistic) options just forces them into camps that they might not fully agree with. Sure, you can argue that there are plenty of independent parties to choose from, but when it comes election time, it’s always either “Option A”, “Option B” or your vote doesn’t matter. At the very least, remove the two party system and any other systems that reenforces them.
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Nebraksa tried that. Made it illegal to display political party names or endorsements on state elections.
Also had a constitutional amendment to the state constitution that if a politician voted against term limits, the phrase "this candidate voted against term limits" would be printed below their name on ballots.
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I wish democrats would make moving to places like Montana, the Dakotas and Wyoming a priority
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It makes me sad that leftists are leaving Florida. They are turning a purple state into a red one. Every sane person that leaves Florida means the ratio gets tilted more and more into the looneys.
People need to stay in red states. Voting blue in Colorado isn't going to do anything
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Blue states don't give an egg.
Red states "where you from, and why are you here? Don't take my water".
At least that was last time I visited the Midwest in my own vehicle (but they can't spot rentals very well, treated me like their kin when I didn't have California plates and hid my accent as much as possible)
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This has been going on since the 1960's. The Big Sort is a really interesting read explaining some of the trends and why it's accelerating.
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