8mo ago

Study: Congress literally doesn’t care what you think. The preferences of the average American appear to have only a miniscule, near-zero, statistically non-significant impact upon public policy.

act.represent.us Study: Congress literally doesn’t care what you think

I had no idea how bad things actually were until I saw one simple graph.

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8mo ago

Study: Congress literally doesn’t care what you think. The preferences of the average American appear to have only a miniscule, near-zero, statistically non-significant impact upon public policy.

act.represent.us /sign/problempoll-fba

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Abolish the electoral college
- And FPTP
  
  The fact that I'm 100% confident this will never happen, and absolutely needs to, convinced me to leave the states.
  
  It's been gaining in popularity among Democrats, but I can't fault you for not holding your breath.
  
  Still voting in the states, mind you. Dual citizen 🥳
  
  Idk why you're being downvoted for this. You're required to file with the IRS if you live and work abroad, you absolutely should be voting.
  
  We are cosmic beings of chaos at the infinite center of creation. Anyone who thinks we should care about a few grumpy clicks ought to be sold to a cat food company.
  
  The only thing both parties agree on is that rank or star voting is bad for them.
- And the Senate, while you're at it.

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