We coulda hada parliament. We started out with a rebranded version of the British system in the Articles, then NYC replaced it with a rigid totalitarian setup in 1787.
In Canada and Britain, despite the universal takeover of all Five Eyes by the same Deepstate, the old system continues to function as a feedback mechanism. Our system is open-loop, with no adaptation or response at all.
Yesterday in Toronto, one seat in parliament changed hands from Trudeau’s side to Poilievre’s side. Most of the reporting on the change appears to be nonpartisan and level, so I’m inclined to trust it. Because this one seat was “demographically solid” for Trudeau’s party, he is visibly shaken by the result, and his hold on power is much less certain.
Parliamentary systems are inherently unstable like a bicycle. One meaningful pull on the handlebars can lead to an IMMEDIATE change of PM by the majority party, or a QUICK call for a new election to switch parties. The rider has to be alert at all times for crosswinds or dogs or slippery spots. (Appropriately, a snap election is often said to topple the PM.)
Can’t happen here. Our system is a battleship on autopilot. Our Electoral College and fixed terms eliminate feedback. 99.9% of the alleged “voters” are totally uncounted. A few thousand “voters” in two or three cities are counted, which makes it easy for the uniparty to cultivate them. After the predetermined result, the current brand of the uniparty is guaranteed safe for four years, NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS in the alleged “congress” or any state. There’s no way to remove a bad president. Zero feedback.
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