Is it time for mixed member proportional representation in the US?

KingFlorez

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Mon Mar-06-06 11:39 AM
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Poll question: Is it time for mixed member proportional representation in the US?

Edited on Mon Mar-06-06 11:39 AM by KingFlorez

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_member_proportional_representation

I'm noticing the way members of both parties are sometimes frustrated at the leadership and just how much of a gap there is, so I believe people should have more of a choice than two parties. Of course you can vote third party, but it's almost a wasted vote with the winner take all system. I think it's time we started pushing for a system where people can vote for people who really represent them.

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GreenPartyVoter

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Mon Mar-06-06 11:45 AM
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1. Well, I think it's time for

Edited on Mon Mar-06-06 11:46 AM by GreenPartyVoter

all of this.

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EST

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Mon Mar-06-06 11:48 AM
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2. It has been time for this for two centuries.

The founders did not envision the winner-take-all system of magnifying the power and reach of a few well placed individuals through the party system, one of their few failings.

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