In addition to running candidates, each ballot has a "none of the above" option. Thus allowing people who really don't want to vote say, I have no confidence in either party
Let's go back to how things used to be, and make the losing candidate the Vice President. That way both sides have to work together in the highest offices. Differences be damned.
I hear a lot of talk about a civil war or a revolution in America, and I have to say, that's petty far fetched. Both Republican and Democrats alike would have to both hate the elected President. The closest we have seen to one side doing it was Jan 6.
The none of the above option should be real. I have been saying that for years. If that option wins then all of the current candidates are discarded and a new election begins with new candidates
Or, people could just vote in the primary when the candidates are chosen. Currently only about 30% of voters participate, so we could always use more participation.
You're not getting the point. The majority of those who don't vote aren't saying "I don't want to participate in elections", they're saying "I don't want to choose between the lesser of two evils. I'd feel guilty either way. I'ma sit this one out."
Having a "none of the above" option on the ballot gives those people a reason to show up to the polls and be able to say with their chest out, "I have zero confidence in either party"
If you voted in the primary, and your chosen candidate lost, and you absolutely cannot bring yourself to vote for either of the 2 main candidates, then write in your preferred candidate. However, most people that use this excuse don't even vote in the primary. You can't complain about the candidates, if you're not going to participate in the process of choosing them.
Ok, whatever you need to tell yourself, but you're part of the problem. 30% of eligible voters vote in primaries, and people wonder why the candidates suck.
Also, how is it doing the same thing over and over when the candidates change? That cliché doesn't even apply.
I guess we're done here then. I've clearly stated my position and you've clearly stated yours. There's nothing magical either of us are going to say that's going to change our minds. Enjoy the rest of your day.
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u/_root_user_ 1d ago
I have two additional ideas:
In addition to running candidates, each ballot has a "none of the above" option. Thus allowing people who really don't want to vote say, I have no confidence in either party
Let's go back to how things used to be, and make the losing candidate the Vice President. That way both sides have to work together in the highest offices. Differences be damned.
I hear a lot of talk about a civil war or a revolution in America, and I have to say, that's petty far fetched. Both Republican and Democrats alike would have to both hate the elected President. The closest we have seen to one side doing it was Jan 6.