FPTP-voting was designed by ancient wealthy romans in order for them to maintain rule regardless of voter-outcomes, this system is inherently flawed in favor of the rich as it makes it easy for them to manipulate. Donate enough to both sides and it's all business as usual no matter the opinion of the populace.
In too many places it's a trait of leaving democracy as a mere experiment and bonkers to continue without reform in modern times.
In all fairness, FPTP did create one of the oldest, most successful democracies that ever existed on the planet. Now, I'm not saying it shouldn't be reformed (it should be), but calling it a straight up terrible no good isn't right either
If you're talking about Westminster, then I don't agree. The measure of success for a democracy must be how well it represents the people. At this, Westminster has failed and continues to fail. The country itself has been very successful, historically. Its common people however have been subjugated and oppressed.
That's true. I'd argue that a successful democracy is one where the will of the majority is consistently honoured, which long hasn't been the case with our electoral system
It's never been the case! Even if we extended voting rights to absolutely everyone, FPTP ensures that the will of the largest minority ifshonoured.
FPTP-voting was designed by ancient wealthy romans in order for them to maintain rule regardless of voter-outcomes, this system is inherently flawed in favor of the rich as it makes it easy for them to manipulate. Donate enough to both sides and it's all business as usual no matter the opinion of the populace. In too many places it's a trait of leaving democracy as a mere experiment and bonkers to continue without reform in modern times.
In all fairness, FPTP did create one of the oldest, most successful democracies that ever existed on the planet. Now, I'm not saying it shouldn't be reformed (it should be), but calling it a straight up terrible no good isn't right either
If you're talking about Westminster, then I don't agree. The measure of success for a democracy must be how well it represents the people. At this, Westminster has failed and continues to fail. The country itself has been very successful, historically. Its common people however have been subjugated and oppressed.
That's true. I'd argue that a successful democracy is one where the will of the majority is consistently honoured, which long hasn't been the case with our electoral system
It's never been the case! Even if we extended voting rights to absolutely everyone, FPTP ensures that the will of the largest minority ifshonoured.