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I've long been a fan of dissolving the two party system because it limits the effectiveness of the popular vote by forcing us to choose the lesser evil. It seems like it is happening superficially with this election. Take a look at all the campaign ads, billboards, and other media. Notice how few candidates have their political affiliation included? Even fewer mention ANY party in their television ads. Most of this is for self-preservation due to the mudslinging in years past that has created a stigma around both parties, but perhaps some of them are realizing that we no longer want the appearance of choice in the election. We want real choices.
How about a thesis/contract based process? No ads and grandstanding and debates. Each candidate writes up a document detailing their ideology and intentions. We can read it and decide for ourselves who we like. When they are elected, that document becomes a binding contract with the people. Breach of that contract without just cause results in dismissal.
If I pay a plumber to replace a broken pipe and he adds a new shower instead, I'm not paying him for the shower. That was not in the contract. Why should we accept something less from our elected officials?
How about a thesis/contract based process? No ads and grandstanding and debates. Each candidate writes up a document detailing their ideology and intentions. We can read it and decide for ourselves who we like. When they are elected, that document becomes a binding contract with the people. Breach of that contract without just cause results in dismissal.
If I pay a plumber to replace a broken pipe and he adds a new shower instead, I'm not paying him for the shower. That was not in the contract. Why should we accept something less from our elected officials?