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mysteryowl

(7,383 posts)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 08:15 AM Sep 2019

Important to watch for tonight...

Is discussion on how to change our political system. Taking a stance on issues is one thing, but having solid creative tactics for changing how our political system works - is FOUNDATIONAL.

Example, the one vote barrier for bills being voted on in the house and senate.
We need to restructure the supreme court. The electoral collage. I could go and on, as could you.

It is foundational that we change how our political system operates, then, the issues can be worked on and moved forward.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
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Important to watch for tonight... (Original Post) mysteryowl Sep 2019 OP
Disagree brooklynite Sep 2019 #1
I disagree with the OP NYMinute Sep 2019 #2
It is unfortunate mysteryowl Sep 2019 #3
I also disagree with the OP Gothmog Sep 2019 #4
 

brooklynite

(94,520 posts)
1. Disagree
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:13 AM
Sep 2019

First, how the House or Senate votes is not a factor in a Presidential election.

Second, as important as political reforms are, they aren't on the top of voters minds in comparison to health care, income, social security, guns, the environment...

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

NYMinute

(3,256 posts)
2. I disagree with the OP
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 09:28 AM
Sep 2019

Not something average people care about. Those technical governmental reforms excite only political junkies like us.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

mysteryowl

(7,383 posts)
3. It is unfortunate
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:14 AM
Sep 2019

Our political leaders need to help teach that nothing will change unless the foundation of how our political system operates changes. They have the platform to teach. Some do. I have heard Mayor Pete talk about supreme court reform and is clever ideas. I appreciated it!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Gothmog

(145,176 posts)
4. I also disagree with the OP
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 10:26 AM
Sep 2019

The only real issue that matters tonight is defeating trump. I do not believe in fundamental change just for the sake of change. Incremental change works. It takes times but incremental changes do work

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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