Structural
Flawed Democratic Mechanics
First-Past-the-Post math, populism prioritized over long-term policy, cost of elections / continuously ongoing elections
The electoral system rewards narrow wins and constant campaigning, which pushes politicians toward short-term giveaways instead of slow structural repair.
What keeps this stuck
- First-past-the-post math that favors polarized vote banks over broad consensus
- Disproportionate seat share relative to popular vote
- Near-permanent election cycles favoring handouts (revdis) over decade-long reform
Is this a root problem worth fixing first?
How this connects
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