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From: Peter Flass <peter_flass@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: The joy of Democracy
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rbowman <bowman@montana.com> wrote:
> On Fri, 4 Oct 2024 20:26:12 -0000 (UTC), Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:
> 
>> Ranked-choice is technically not “proportional representation”, but it
>> does have a lot of the same effect. And it might be a better fit for
>> places (like the US) where individuals matter more than parties.
> 
> A couple of initiatives are on the ballot in this state that might lead to 
> a ranked choice system. One is a 'top four' open primary and the other is 
> a requirement for a majority rather than a plurality. 
> 
> It's somewhat controversial on both sides. In many parts of the state 'top 
> four' becomes a de facto Republican primary which isn't quite what the 
> supporters envision. 
> 
> It will be interesting. The Democrats tried to get the Greens thrown off 
> the ballot. Not very democratic of them, is it?
> 

Everybody complains about rigging when they’re the ones getting cut out,
but then, if they get the chance, turn around and do it to everybody else.

-- 
Pete