Comment by judahmeek
1 day ago
Because the liars who have already profited from lying will defend the current system.
The best fix that we can work on now in America is repealing the 17th amendment to restrengthen the federal system as a check on populist impulses, which can easily be manipulated by liars.
Okay? And so we just have to deal with it? Give up? Throw in the towel? Not push back?
Did you read your first sentence?
*By your own logic,* the liars who have already profited from lying will appoint those who will help them defend the current system.
So your senators were appointed before that? No election needed?
Yes, by state legislatures. The concept was the Senate would reflect the states' interests, whereas the House would reflect the people's interests, in matters of federal legislation.
For those unaware, the German Federal democratic system works in a similar way. They have two houses: the Bundestag (directly elected) and the Bundesrat (appointed by state legistatures). As a outsider, their democracy appears to be very high functioning, which demonstrates this form of democracy can work well.
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lol what the fuck, no. Can't believe you look at the current system and think "you know what, political parties should be able to choose senators not the citizens." Good lord.