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limpyhobbler

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9. well their whole range of what is politically acceptable is different than ours.

Reply to jenw2 (Reply #7)

Fri Nov 2, 2012, 10:28 PM

Nov 2012

The run-off system allows for a more accurate representation of the intentions of the people.

I don't want to make too much of France, since the argument for run-off voting does not hinge on France. But they have had universal health coverage for decades. Workers there have more protections on the job and 5 weeks mandatory vacation and plus sick leave.

Sarkozy didn't sufficiently oppose invasion of Iraq? What is that a joke? The US led the invasion. If we had a system as described in the original post up top, George W. Bush would most likely never have been elected President.

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Since the GOP is a dying party, maybe the US should switch to the Top 2 system that California uses [View all] fried eggs Nov 2012 OP

WTF? Dying? They control the house. And are 1 percent behind nationally? Proof??? Logical Nov 2012 #1

Did you see the clown car of presidential candidates they offered this cycle? fried eggs Nov 2012 #5

The GOP's dying kick. The GOP won't win another national race unless the democrat is an ass. nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #6

It will be gone in two cycles tops, it was a ca GOP idea. nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #2

Yeah that would be awesome. limpyhobbler Nov 2012 #3

France worked in the last election... jenw2 Nov 2012 #7

well their whole range of what is politically acceptable is different than ours. limpyhobbler Nov 2012 #9

I wouldn't want such a system unless it is a national vote.nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #4

And if this was done on a state by state basis, jenw2 Nov 2012 #8

I can report from California that that idea sucked, and will be done away with ASAP. dimbear Nov 2012 #10

Could you please elaborate? fried eggs Nov 2012 #11

In the districts where it's R vs R, the dems are apoplectic. In the districts where it's dimbear Nov 2012 #12