Voter turnout is considerably lower here than in many other countries. Many cite public cynicism, negative campaign tactics, lack of accountability of public officials, and the fact that many who could run don't because of the predictable invasion of their privacy. Proposed reforms include: Sunday voting, public campaign financing, term limits, an end to gerrymandered district lines, and abolition or reform of the Electoral College.
Recent Video
What I bring to the table...Richard Clark, MD - Tue, 11/06/2007 - 6:58am
When asked what I would do as President, I responded. (waving... Hi Jill! Hello Airgain Team!) |
Recent Forum Topics
| Topic | Comments | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Thanks for ensuring Clinton's election... thanks alot. | 2 | 01/02/2008 - 2:32pm |
| Abolish the Electoral College | 4 | 01/02/2008 - 12:22pm |
| The end of trickle-down paternalism/maternalism | 0 | 01/01/2008 - 12:56am |
| How do we find someone who really should be President? | 11 | 12/31/2007 - 5:56pm |
| How do we get Honesty, Character, and Integrity into public office?? | 4 | 12/31/2007 - 3:10pm |
| The Pledge- The Issues- Changes this site needs | 9 | 12/30/2007 - 6:31pm |
| Fixing Redistricting and Gerrymandering | 6 | 12/29/2007 - 9:16am |
| do something besides being a keyboard commando | 7 | 12/28/2007 - 6:06pm |
| Colbert08.US - It's obvoius we want Colbert as our candidate, and that he WILL be! | 9 | 12/28/2007 - 6:02pm |
| What will our candidate do about election and campaign reform? | 1 | 12/28/2007 - 2:05pm |
Web Resources
Money in Politics - Government Watchdog Organizations
Phillip Wray, IN - Wed, 10/31/2007 - 7:34am
Unity08 Delegate Wiki: Watchdog Organizations that report about the money in politics and government. These sources track everything from earmarks to contract violators to wasteful spending practices by our government. These organizations help to make Washington more transparent & accountable.
9 Ways to Improve the U.S. Government
Branchex - Wed, 10/31/2007 - 5:31pm
The Democratic Republic of the United States is one of the best governments in the world. That does not mean it is without problems, as the great framework set by the Founding Fathers needs some adjustments to better fit with today’s country.
Govn't Accountability Project
Dave Foster, DC - Tue, 10/09/2007 - 4:37am
The Government Accountability Project (GAP) is a 30-year-old nonprofit public interest group that promotes government and corporate accountability by advancing occupational free speech, defending whistleblowers, and empowering citizen activists.
End Gerrymandering
Peter G, FL - Tue, 01/01/2008 - 10:30am
Simple consistent algorithm to create nonbiased districts.
A website for America's Independents, with the link to the "Neo-Independent" magazine
Jerry Francis, SC - Sun, 11/11/2007 - 1:57pm
The Committee for a Unified Independent Party, Inc. (CUIP) is a national strategy center and organizing hub that designs and executes cutting edge tactics to develop America's growing independent movement.
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