You're lucky to have the Nice Party. They won't be running in Britain (although I think I spotted them, among other goodies, on the council election ballot. There were also lots of varieties of Gruntward's mates).
*sympathises* Well, at least you have some amusing minor parties over there in the UK
The first time I learned about how US democracy works from from a Wild Cards novel set a political convention. My reaction was an incredulous "Are you serious????"
That's a nice and accessible explanation. And I still wonder why we don't use preferential voting here. (Well, actually, I don't; the major parties, the one that are currently in power and that are the only ones in a position to change this, only stand to lose if it's implemented.)
Sundog Replies - I don't understand where this "wasted vote" bollocks got started. I prefer highest number of votes wins - it's very simple, totally fair, everyone participating has exactly the same say. You CAN'T "waste" yoru vote - it counts the same as everyone else's.
Sundog Replies - Sure, but so what? It's up to candidates to convince us that they're the best person for the job. If they can't convince a plurality to vote for them, they weren't the best candidate.
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