I suppose this is more of a side issue, but I would argue that the problems in the U.S. all go back to our first past the post voting system. It leads to a two party system in which a vast majority of the voting populace feel unrepresented and forced to vote for the lesser of two evils. This leads to an apathetic and often frustrated voting base, which leads to a mistrust of government that translates into anger when the government begins doing things certain people feel it shouldn't be doing.
On the other hand, people in a place like France are much more likely to find a candidate that represents their interests, are more likely to vote for the candidate they like the most as opposed to the one they hate the least, and thus are more likely to have a government that truly represents the wants of the people. Democracy in its essence.
This is, for example, why the Socialist Party was recently able to take the presidency and congress despite having not won a major election prior to that since the 80s. Such a system allows several parties to subsist at once, whereas in the U.S. third parties are categorically unable to compete due to the spoiler effect of FPTP.
Some here might argue that a strong government that offers many socialized services is somehow inhibiting on our freedom, but I think that a properly elected government empowered by the will of the people is the epitome of freedom.
Existing User Log In
New User Registration
Register for a free account to gain full access to the VGChartz Network and join our thriving community.
