One of my major issues with the US is that there are only two viable parties, and that the system is intrinsically organized so that there can not be more than two political parties. Why the US is considered a democracy with only two parties is still a mystery for me. In my little perfect world (besides getting all my work done), there would at least be:
a) A Christian Democratic Party - for all the reasons already mentioned above. b) A Hispanic People's party (modelled of the Finnish Swedish Speaking People's Party, of course) - to work on dealing with the push/pull factors of illegal and legal immigration we're so worried about, but above all to represent and look out for the Hispanic minority. I'd also like to see one for Asians, since we're talking dreamland here... c) A ("European Style")Green Party - because every self respecting nation needs one. d) A Rural Union - to represent and look out for the farmers, foresters, fisherman, etc. e) A Socialist/Social Democratic Party - Because every self respecting democracy needs some form of socialist or socialist-leaning voice.
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a) A Christian Democratic Party - for all the reasons already mentioned above.
b) A Hispanic People's party (modelled of the Finnish Swedish Speaking People's Party, of course) - to work on dealing with the push/pull factors of illegal and legal immigration we're so worried about, but above all to represent and look out for the Hispanic minority. I'd also like to see one for Asians, since we're talking dreamland here...
c) A ("European Style")Green Party - because every self respecting nation needs one.
d) A Rural Union - to represent and look out for the farmers, foresters, fisherman, etc.
e) A Socialist/Social Democratic Party - Because every self respecting democracy needs some form of socialist or socialist-leaning voice.