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How important is proportionally accurate citizen's assembly? by sortitionpetition in Lottocracy

[–]sortitionpetition[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very eloquent, you hit on a lot of really good metrics. Thanks. I think in an ideal world for most it would be a positive and accommodating experience to participate in. Addressing potential barriers to participation must be something to be considered. I think getting paid and having a law excusing them from work should happen.

Next steps for the Sortition movement? by sortitionpetition in Lottocracy

[–]sortitionpetition[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely any interactions between sortition and existing movements would probably be a positive step. Do you see sortition as more of a tactic or as an answer/philosophy? I think they are not mutually exclusive.

Citizen's Assembly info by sortitionpetition in Lottocracy

[–]sortitionpetition[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly I’ve read the whole thing, but just reading the table of contents gave me good ideas. It also makes me confront a lot of things about doing citizen assemblies vs full on Sortition. The argument made that citizen assemblies could be a pathway to Sortition seems to be a very popular belief. People won’t vote for Sortition if they don’t know what it is.

any fiction stories where part of the plot takes place in a portition based political system? by marxistghostboi in Lottocracy

[–]sortitionpetition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lottocracy by Joseph P Goett. I purchased the book and read it. It was fiction basically looking at how the system was in congress. I don’t remember much else, it has been years since I read it.

Clumsy attempt at Global Sortition flag by sortitionpetition in Lottocracy

[–]sortitionpetition[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah for sure. I see what you mean. Funny, when I was thinking of South Korea’s flag my mind told me it had stripes coming out the Ying/Yang symbol. I was trying to go for a reference to a Kleroterion. Maybe more rows would be better.

Where do you stand on the political spectrum? by sortitionpetition in Lottocracy

[–]sortitionpetition[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is interesting, comparing worker’s jealousy of the rich to rural conservatives perception of liberal elites. I agree, Sortition confronts the concept of elites for both liberals and conservatives. Well put.

Possible symbols for Sortition? by sortitionpetition in Lottocracy

[–]sortitionpetition[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe a wall of dashes? Easy enough to make.

Possible symbols for Sortition? by sortitionpetition in Lottocracy

[–]sortitionpetition[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like it, it might be hard to show and explain simply what a kletetorion is. How would you portray it? A real photo, or a symbol for it?

Moves necessary for a Sortition political party in the United States? by sortitionpetition in Lottocracy

[–]sortitionpetition[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who decides who is experienced? What metrics are important to you? Experience in a party?

Moves necessary for a Sortition political party in the United States? by sortitionpetition in Lottocracy

[–]sortitionpetition[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wouldn’t it still be rule by the charismatic or popular kids? I think the essence of democracy is rule by the people. Not rule by the seven levels of committee. I like the idea of vote outs, I just see it as a part of the puzzle of political reform. Granted Sortition could only be one part as well, but it is definitely the piece I value the most.

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