I'm finding there's some problems with the way our political voting system works. Okay, finding is a huge understatement. Better said, I'm becoming increasingly concerned. Here a few of my major concerns:
1. Americans don't feel like they are true participants in the voting process
a. They don't feel like their vote matters
b. They don't like any of the candidates
2. Americans don't vote
a. American Idol has more voters then the presidential elections (never mind that the voters are 13-year old girls with nothing better to do then swoon over one of the Davids.)
3. The typical American is not aware of the issues, problems and concerns that threaten the nation. Thus they don't know how or why to vote for a particular political candidate.
The other day I had an epiphany. What if the voting process became a cross between American Idol and The Apprentice? I believe the above issues and then some would be avoided and even nullified.
Now, I'm not sure on the specifics, but it could be something like you start with a large poll of contestants. Anyone who wanted to run could. Somehow they get narrowed down to a Top 50. And this is where Americans can begin tuning in on ABC or NBC or whatever network. Every week it gets narrowed down even more, as the presidential candidates are given tasks, present speeches and debate. Bloopers will be included. Americans can voice concerns, comments and questions on some kind of Web site. The involvement process begins here. Then finally there will be a Top 12 and this is when American citizens can begin the voting process. Every week they can vote for their favorite candidates using their Social Security number and password. And then eventually it will be narrowed down the Final 2. Think of it, if American Idol could turn singing into a boxing match, think how creative the Final Round of this kind of election would be?
I believe if the presidential elections were structured more in this fashion, Americans would be more involved. Because they would a) be entertained b) be participants and c) be immersed in the voting process. The President of the United States of America really would be elected by the people and for the people.
Sure there are a lot of details to iron out. This is just a rough draft a thought. But, I believe it's time for a change and what better way to begin change then facilitate a process that is working best now in society. Even if it is piggybacking of a current entertainment TV shows.
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Oh my heck I LOVE this idea!! Seriously. And they should have some hidden cameras. I don't know if all the candidates should live together, but we should definately see behind the scenes footage. I want to know if they're nice people. How do they treat each other when "no one's" watching? How do they treat the people who cook for or clean up after them?
I definately agree that the electoral college is outdated. We do not need it any more. And things are set up differently within the parties and states. In the Primaries, almost all the republican contests were winner take all. The democrats awarded delegates proportionately.
And I'm scared that we might have a president who thinks our flag represents oppression and some of the other troubling things I've heard about Obama.
Sorry for the novel. But I, too, think it needs to change!
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hahah I love it!
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