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  • No, council governments already exist so I cant imagine a reason that couldnt apply to leading the federal govt as well.

    Theoretically you could also have fully Democratic processes where the President is replaced with a national voting system and every bill that would normally hit the presidents desk is voted on by the populace instead. Would have to implement National ID cards to have verified electronic voting.

    Additionally, sortition exists and IIRC is what the Roman Senate used before the triumvirate came into power. Basically, citizens were chosen at random to act as representatives for their congressional happenings instead of elected officials. Not sure if that would apply to a Presidential role, really, but kinda ties back to the Council idea above.




  • Im ok with barriers of entry, 5 day waiting period, etc.

    Im less ok with people carving lines in the sand on a wedge issue and instead focus on ones that has high approval ratings and enact change.

    Medicare for all/single payer is widely popular and would greatly reduce mental health issues in America.

    Legalizing cannabis will also help.

    UBI and the like arent quite as popular, so will be more difficult for those things that curb poverty to get passed, but probably still easier than banning guns in USA.