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It is becoming ever so common that old people are hanging on to the power in today’s American government. Look at the creatures across all the three branches…including the one who took her last breath on her job in the Supreme Court while losing control of all her pea/ bowl movements.
It is clear that the political system is outdated and inefficient and needs reformation. What do you all think which should be done to address this growing problem??
The first and most obvious reason... Name recognition. People like voting for someone they have heard of and are familiar with.
Other than that, younger potential leaders often lack the life experience and wisdom. If Joe Biden was replaced by John Fetterman or Kamala Harris, would the situation be any better? I doubt it.
Other than that, most Americans don't have anything to do with the process of selecting who the candidates are. They are selected for them. In the case of Joe Biden, it seems he was hand picked by the DNC. He was not popular during the primaries, but somehow, he managed to end up the primary winner. Kamala Harris only received a paltry 1% of the vote during the primaries, but look at her today... She is the VP.
Overall, only about half of the US voting age population votes in the presidential election, and it's even lower for the rest of the elections.
The first and most obvious reason... Name recognition. People like voting for someone they have heard of and are familiar with.
Other than that, younger potential leaders often lack the life experience and wisdom. If Joe Biden was replaced by John Fetterman or Kamala Harris, would the situation be any better? I doubt it.
Other than that, most Americans don't have anything to do with the process of selecting who the candidates are. They are selected for them. In the case of Joe Biden, it seems he was hand picked by the DNC. He was not popular during the primaries, but somehow, he managed to end up the primary winner. Kamala Harris only received a paltry 1% of the vote during the primaries, but look at her today... She is the VP.
Overall, only about half of the US voting age population votes in the presidential election, and it's even lower for the rest of the elections.
So the political system has become democracy in name only. It is largely political gang at play for now and going forward. The aged leaders in control are mirror images of the age and efficiency of the US empire status, looks strong and powerful still but could fall at any moment when that fatal attack occurs as with old human bodies.
The first and most obvious reason... Name recognition. People like voting for someone they have heard of and are familiar with.
Other than that, younger potential leaders often lack the life experience and wisdom. If Joe Biden was replaced by John Fetterman or Kamala Harris, would the situation be any better? I doubt it.
Other than that, most Americans don't have anything to do with the process of selecting who the candidates are. They are selected for them. In the case of Joe Biden, it seems he was hand picked by the DNC. He was not popular during the primaries, but somehow, he managed to end up the primary winner. Kamala Harris only received a paltry 1% of the vote during the primaries, but look at her today... She is the VP.
Overall, only about half of the US voting age population votes in the presidential election, and it's even lower for the rest of the elections.
People don't like change. Once an elected official is in, its more difficult to oust them out. Once you're in the club you're going to have the support of the RNC/DNC funding. The RNC/DNC are strategic with their money, they are not going to waste it on a young inexperienced/unknown individuals who wants the job.
In my opinion, I think being young and in politics, is troublesome as you can make a lot of mistakes, which effects the people. I think by the age of 50 you have been around the sun enough to know the nuances in life. 80 is old, but I trust an 80 year old versus a 40 year old. The ideal age for being in public office is probably 50-75.
The first and most obvious reason... Name recognition. People like voting for someone they have heard of and are familiar with.
Other than that, younger potential leaders often lack the life experience and wisdom. If Joe Biden was replaced by John Fetterman or Kamala Harris, would the situation be any better? I doubt it.
Other than that, most Americans don't have anything to do with the process of selecting who the candidates are. They are selected for them. In the case of Joe Biden, it seems he was hand picked by the DNC. He was not popular during the primaries, but somehow, he managed to end up the primary winner. Kamala Harris only received a paltry 1% of the vote during the primaries, but look at her today... She is the VP.
Overall, only about half of the US voting age population votes in the presidential election, and it's even lower for the rest of the elections.
Glad someone acknowledges this. I'm tired of people acting like I am in moral lock-step with Biden's actions and political stances just because I am essentially left-wing. I hate him very much, thank you. The democratic system is fundamentally broken, and I humbly have no idea how to fix it.
Glad someone acknowledges this. I'm tired of people acting like I am in moral lock-step with Biden's actions and political stances just because I am essentially left-wing. I hate him very much, thank you. The democratic system is fundamentally broken, and I humbly have no idea how to fix it.
The whole primary process was designed to give the less represented middle America states a greater shot as being represented, or so I have been told. But I'm afraid both parties have figured out how to acquire their desired results and outcomes, regardless of the true will of the people. That's how we end up with people who leave us scratching our heads in bewilderment, wondering how and why someone like Biden for example is up there.
The same goes for the GOP, when someone like Romney win the primaries. These are the establishment friendly/safe candidates who can toe the line, and they aren't up there because it's what "we the people" necessarily want. It seems they are up their because the elites feel they can profit best with them being up there. I think they are off their game though ever since Trump entered the scene. He was a political wrecking ball. But sometimes, fixing a dilapidated building on a broken foundation is not the answer. Sometimes, you have to call in the demolition crew. Both sides know it. Both sides could get the job done, if they could agree on something and work together. That's why TPTB have to keep "we the people" divided.
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Originally Posted by leoliu
So the political system has become democracy in name only. It is largely political gang at play for now and going forward. The aged leaders in control are mirror images of the age and efficiency of the US empire status, looks strong and powerful still but could fall at any moment when that fatal attack occurs as with old human bodies.
Millions of Americans seem to agree with your overall assessment of the situation.
Because considerably less people actually participate in primary elections than general elections. And, the ones who show up usually vote for the incumbent, without even thinking about it…
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Originally Posted by natalie469
People get used to having the same person in power. We just need term and age limits.
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Originally Posted by hothulamaui
Age limits, term limits.
We already have those things. It’s called “show up to vote in your primary election, and choose the younger non-incumbent candidates.”.
Hardly anyone participates in primary elections. It’s our fault! People aren’t actively involved enough. They complain about people like Minority Leader McConnell, but then he wins his primary.
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