mrstickball on 22 September 2012
TheShape31 said: -Free and open airtime on radio, TV, and other forms of public broadcasting. -Open debates which represent all parties, and are not run by the Republicrats. -A independent, non-profit news organization with no money interests to any one party to cover elections. -Free and open national ballot system for all parties. -No public or private spending allowed, ensuring an equal playing field between rich and poor candidates. -No electoral college. -No congress, only public voting on national issues. There is more, but these are off the top of my head. |
That would be horrible. Then the media could easily shape any and all debates. Want to ban gay marriage forever? Just run a few ads on TV! Want to go to war with China? Just make the people angry!
Back from the dead, I'm afraid.