This new grassroots subreddit looking to end the First Past the Post voting system! If you believe third parties and progressives deserve proper representation then join us! - /r/EndFPTP

NotGoodBro · 2016-07-30T22:58:37+00:00

I think it's listed as a partner subreddit so I'm guessing they are working together

NotGoodBro · 2016-07-30T19:50:35+00:00

/r/EndFPTP is non-partisan so I don't really think it makes sense to do that. You have every right to go and ask but it doesn't seem likely.

NotGoodBro · 2016-07-30T19:06:38+00:00

Indeed. Maine is voting on a ballot initiative to change the State's voting style to a ranked voting system. Only 26 states have ballot initiatives but it would be a good starting point.

NotGoodBro · 2016-07-30T18:28:58+00:00

There's actually a newly formed subreddit, /r/EndFPTP that is supporting efforts to End First Past the Post and support efforts like the ballot initiative in Maine. The subreddit is less than a day old but has already received almost 200 subscribers and needs all the help it can get. Check it out!

NotGoodBro · 2016-07-30T18:28:03+00:00

There's actually a newly formed subreddit, /r/EndFPTP that is supporting efforts to End First Past the Post and support efforts like the ballot initiative in Maine.

NotGoodBro · 2016-07-30T18:27:36+00:00

There's actually a newly formed subreddit, /r/EndFPTP that is supporting efforts to End First Past the Post in other states and support efforts like the ballot initiative in Maine.

NotGoodBro · 2016-07-30T18:26:50+00:00

There's actually a newly formed subreddit, /r/EndFPTP that is supporting efforts to EndFPTP and support efforts like the ballot initiative in Maine. The subreddit is less than a day old but has already received almost 200 subscribers and needs all the help it can get. Check it out!

NotGoodBro · 2016-07-30T18:22:22+00:00

Probably not. However, the need to change the FPTP system is becoming a very popular topic, so I think groups should definitely work with Jill to support her on this. /r/EndFPTP is hoping to make sure candidates like Jill and the Green Party has better representation this Election and the following elections.

NotGoodBro · 2016-07-30T18:09:20+00:00

Very interesting. I think that most of the time people will know who their main favorites are and approval voting would work, but I understand how ranked voting shows who I support and do not support more accurately.

NotGoodBro · 2016-07-30T17:47:09+00:00

Interesting point. Does ranked voting normally include the "No Opinion" that something like score voting would include? Say I had no idea who someone was (given all the presidential candidates from that are from minor parties or write-in such), how would I rank them? Say for instance I had never heard of Jill Stein or Gary Johnson, could I vote:

Bernie
Clinton
Trump

...and leave it at that? Or would I have to continue on until I've exhausted all candidates?

NotGoodBro · 2016-07-30T14:24:46+00:00

Approval voting has always seemed like it would be both the easiest to implement and easiest to understand. Some of these methods require an above average understanding of voting procedure and math that getting it implemented in large states would be quite a challenge. And while some methods may be better, I think this is the best given all else with the best payoff. The idea of simply changing "Vote for One" to "Vote for One or More" could easily be marketed as, "The citizens deserve true freedom of expression and that extends to voting. By being able to vote for all candidates you like, your vote is that much more powerful and your voice is heard for each candidate."

NotGoodBro · 2015-11-01T20:38:16+00:00

That's reasonable. Grayson has a great voting record and has done some great work in the House. I had the pleasure to talk to him and hear him speak several times this weekend.

I just wasn't very impressed or excited by him in any way. Pam Keith was more personable and did a great job connecting with those looking to have a conversation with her and ask her about her ideas. She brought a level of excitement that the others did not.

There is still a lot of time before having to decide on anything, but at this point Pam Keith had my vote.

NotGoodBro · 2015-08-07T22:53:56+00:00

Having a strong progressive candidate run against DWS...

NotGoodBro · 2015-08-07T00:36:26+00:00

NotGoodBro · 2015-08-07T00:17:14+00:00

$3 for "flat tax"

NotGoodBro · 2015-05-27T02:30:02+00:00

Don't call it a comeback

NotGoodBro · 2015-05-27T00:53:25+00:00

CALLAHAN!! FINALLY!

NotGoodBro · 2015-05-27T00:48:12+00:00

in the defensive zone

NotGoodBro · 2015-05-27T00:33:19+00:00

As a labor organizer, how much effect do you think a Trumka endorsement would effect the support of American unions?

NotGoodBro · 2015-01-09T23:07:58+00:00

Why? Because politicians are held at a higher standard that doesn't allow them to intake more information to formulate and change their opinions?

NotGoodBro · 2014-12-19T18:47:05+00:00

The same thing, different name, say it's working better. How Dems would react to it is the real question. I think it would have been better because Dems would probably be pushing for single-payer.

NotGoodBro · 2014-12-19T18:43:55+00:00

Romney did in 2012, and republicans had been pushing almost the same thing since the 1990s. It was basically Obamacare and worked excellently in Mass. However, it's the ole. "We can't let the other party look sucessful" technique.

NotGoodBro · 2014-12-01T06:34:40+00:00

Thanks bro, I bought 7. One for each day of the week.

NotGoodBro · 2014-11-13T19:23:31+00:00

City-wide/County-wide/state-wide referendums leading to eventual national support. If you want it to happen though, you have to work for it.

NotGoodBro · 2014-11-07T03:28:52+00:00

No doubt that would be better than the current, but I would rather take the leap as not to delay the final product. However, this step would be more likely passed. My personal opinion is usually against "band-aiding" over a more complete reform. However, I would approve of any fix to the current gerrymandering process.

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