bonehead

If Dale gets his wish, I envision the oval office turned into the persian king's/ tent when he tempted the sparten hunchback in the movie 300. Former presidents will be turning in their graves (wondering why they had not done the same thing.)

JAD_333

On reflection it's not a bad system; tends to eliminate most of the drek, but you're right: not much choice in the final election. The primaries offer more choice.

It's really an elimination contest. The weaker players are culled out. But anyone can run, although party members do have the upper hand.

You can run. All you have to do is get enough registered voters to sign a nominating petition and you go on the primary ballot under whatever party you choose. Then it's up to you to organize a campaign, pick your issues, pepper the media with PRs, and most important raise money. Believe it or not I managed a couple of campaigns for the same guy, and I know how it works.

But your chances won't be good unless you're endorsed by one of the major parties and the local media. Most candidates are people who have been party stalwarts for a long time; but not always. You work for other candidates over the years and finally your turn comes. Or, you have positive name recognition--a successful prosecutor, an astronaut, a ex-general.

That's a bit extreme. It takes money to campaign and get your message out; it's as simple as that. It's not corrupt to accept a contribution. In fact, there are relatively few instances where a contribution actually influences a congressman's vote. A big contributor may get access and a personal thank you note, but not much else. But anyone can get access just by calling their congressman and asking for an appointment. It's best to have a specific issue to see him/her about and ask several neigbors to go along. Try it. Also most congressmen have district offices where they spend a lot of time. You can visit them there. Remember. the vote on legislation is either yea or ney, and the constituents back home are watching.

The kind of compromising I meant was on legislation; not everyone benefits equally from legislation; compromise levels things out so all benefit to some extent.

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Stan187

Only if Dale orders them dug up.

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crooks

Dale would be grand, but there's something to be said for Harry Potter, Sappersgt was on to a good thing (I'm sure he could magic himself an American passport ).

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glyn

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Shamus

Potter?!That sniveling,contemptuous little worm that continually pontificates on what is "Right and Good" in the world?Hmmppphh!I should think Severus would do very nicely....

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crooks

Oh I forgot, "right and good" isn't your forté Shamus , I'll stick to the evil characters with mental problems in the future, okay?

And as for you glyn, I can only imagine you yearn for the days of draconian teaching methods in public schools and dark sorcery being praticed at the Pentagon - Shame on you both .

glyn

Julie

Don't complain, I forsee him giving me the job of cleaning his throne.

Shamus

Ewwww......which one?

dave lukins

What! they've changed..who would have thought the Pentagon would ever change their teaching methods

dave lukins

Debbie

Mr. Lukins, your mind is indeed in the gutter today.

Shamus

Ego Dave...she said ego,don't get those Union Jack boxers all in a bunch now

dave lukins

ok. taken the heart tabs. Heart rate normal..back down to 220bpm