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Okay...what if we try electing TWO presidents, one democrat, one republican..@ the same time. Then let the two of them fight out their concerns in the Oval office, until they came up with something agreeable and equitable to all/most sides....we elect one of each. Does anyone think we could gain a "political balance?" Or am I dreaming and just talking so much fluff?
Okay...what if we try electing TWO presidents, one democrat, one republican..@ the same time. Then let the two of them fight out their concerns in the Oval office, until they came up with something agreeable and equitable to all/most sides....we elect one of each. Does anyone think we could gain a "political balance?" Or am I dreaming and just talking so much fluff?
Well this kind of already exists.It's called the house and senate.In the past it seemed like when we had a Democratic president the majority in the H and S was for the Republicans and vice versa.So when they were trying to make a bill a law there was always opposition.The problem is that in the later years I think they purposely went against presidents no matter what the bills stated.
Okay...what if we try electing TWO presidents, one democrat, one republican..@ the same time. Then let the two of them fight out their concerns in the Oval office, until they came up with something agreeable and equitable to all/most sides....we elect one of each. Does anyone think we could gain a "political balance?" Or am I dreaming and just talking so much fluff?
I don't feel like looking for it,
but I think that a long time ago, the guy that lost became vice-president.
I don't feel like looking for it, but I think that a long time ago, the guy that lost became vice-president.
True story. This would make more sense if it was "best guy elected, second best guy as veep", but our politics are so completely polarized now I don't see how it would serve any purpose aside from giving disgruntled people more incentive to assassinate #1.
The Roman Republic had two consuls, either of which could veto legislation. It went pretty well for them for a while. I wouldn't suppose it's fundamentally worse than our system, especially since I think most legislation is damaging.
True story. This would make more sense if it was "best guy elected, second best guy as veep", but our politics are so completely polarized now I don't see how it would serve any purpose aside from giving disgruntled people more incentive to assassinate #1.
Great idea. Now who decides which of them is best? Seriously, someone has to decide and now we have a czar of who is best. I don't think that I would pick the same one as best as many people here, but we would think our man was best, no matter how a majority of the people felt.
Maybe it would be best to just elect two, put them in the Oval Office and let them fight it out to see who should have the job. I'll bet Joe the Plumber could whip many others from his build and appearance. I will vote for Shaquille ONeal if we use this method.
I don't feel like looking for it,
but I think that a long time ago, the guy that lost became vice-president.
yeah...it used to be after the election, first place was president second place was vice president. What do you think would be different if we had Obama-McCain in office?
Okay...what if we try electing TWO presidents, one democrat, one republican..@ the same time. Then let the two of them fight out their concerns in the Oval office, until they came up with something agreeable and equitable to all/most sides....we elect one of each. Does anyone think we could gain a "political balance?" Or am I dreaming and just talking so much fluff?
Balance is a part of US constitution already. Every adult American has the power to elect the President to lead the executive branch. The Congress and the Judicial branches ensure check and balance.
I wouldn't call it fluff, but foolish would do nicely.
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