Damus
HODL · 4d
Here’s the thing. The surveillance state is already built. So if and when the revolutionaries come to power and they promise to destroy it, because they’re the “good guys” are you gonna actu...
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I wish all governments operated by a system of random selection to create a pool of candidates. Select 25 candidates for each elected position. All candidates must show complete financial transparency. Every penny they spend or receive must be accounted for. Every association they make must be accounted for. If they wish to step down from candidacy they may and another candidate will be selected at random from amongst the populace. 12 month terms. Only may serve 1 term. Do away with the party system and judge candidates based on their individual merit, selected at random to avoid corrupt career politicians.
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Me · 3d
Obviously voting on the 25 candidates for each position.
MrTea · 1d
I’ve been saying this for years! Random selection of 6 candidates and then a vote for them. 2 year terms and you’re out. It really is a better system as it doesn’t self select for narcissists. It’s like jury duty or the draft but for public service. I really wish a municipality would try thi...