Because unlike here, the public choose the candidates too - Wrath of the Barclay

Because unlike here, the public choose the candidates too

Here, the parties choose the candidates and the public chooses between them.

Supposedly the American system makes it more democratic.

Posted By: LincolnshireCanary on February 5th 2008 at 10:24:31

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This American election crap, does anyone understand it? Why (General Chat) - CB41, Feb 5, 10:23:25
- More importantly, who gives a fuck? (n/m) (General Chat) - Ben, Feb 5, 12:53:55
- Its like Super Sunday...but on a Tuesday (n/m) (General Chat) - Buckscanary, Feb 5, 10:32:31
- Because unlike here, the public choose the candidates too (General Chat) - LincolnshireCanary, Feb 5, 10:24:31
  - the yank system is more democratic if you have the odd $100m in loose change (n/m) (General Chat) - fond, Feb 5, 10:26:54
    - lol (General Chat) - Buckscanary, Feb 5, 10:33:02
  - I know, but why not do it all in one? (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Feb 5, 10:25:27
    - Well for one thing (General Chat) - King, Feb 5, 10:36:05
      - Good lord, that's very complicated - how the hell does (General Chat) - CB41, Feb 5, 10:51:42
        
        And why are there only two parties? (n/m) (General Chat) - duke of york, Feb 5, 10:59:41
        
        One puppet for each hand. (n/m) (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Feb 5, 11:08:27
        
        Billage, well nearly. (n/m) (General Chat) - tudders, Feb 5, 11:27:51
      - *which can change* (n/m) (General Chat) - King, Feb 5, 10:39:46

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