You know what thread I'm talking about.

Edit: Sorry, I saw so many fellow bears there that I assumed everyone knew about it. Since there's been a few requests, here's the link.

  • OprahsedCreature@lemmy.ml
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    8 months ago

    It would be great if you had a multitude of parties where you could pick the one that you actually agree with. Rather than the one you hate the least.

    A few European countries do this (as well as others), and it does seem to work much better than a first past the post, but it's not completely incorruptible. For a prescient example, see Israel (the Knesset).

    • WoefKat@lemmy.ml
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      8 months ago

      Yes the UK has FPTP and it has the same problems as the US.

      In most of Europe there are coalition governments. It is also highly flawed, for example it can take ages to form a coalition. I think Belgium was without a government for over a year (which de facto means the old one stays in power with a few minor restrictions). In fact it's a great way for a government to become untouchable, they stay in power after they've stepped down!

      But anyway, I still think it's the best of both options. If there's anything better I would be interested though.