[Gud]

Obviously they are interesting. It's the preselection of what the general population can vote for.

If you can only vote for two different candidates(which is the case now, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump), how the f*k is that democratic? It's a sham.

[matthewmacleod]

I absolutely agree that this entrenched two-party system is a clear issue that needs to be resolved if the US is to become a real functioning democracy. But also woe to noting that there are other parties in the race also; they just don’t have popular support.

[klipt]

Two parties is the mathematical equilibrium of every first-past-the-post system.

Only way to have more parties is to adopt something like a proportional parliamentary system. Which will never happen because you'd have to change the constitution.

[peutetre]

> It's the preselection of what the general population can vote for.

No. It's the candidate the party is putting forward.

> If you can only vote for two different candidates

There are five candidates in this election. Vote for the one you like best.

You can run for president too. When will you be announcing your 2028 campaign?

[Gud]

Actually I can't, because I don't live in the US.

Which I'm glad I don't, because I live in a country with a functioning democracy.

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