estofaulty t1_iyb27th wrote on November 30, 2022 at 1:52 AM

Reply to comment by Cetun in TIL that in 1979, a charity special episode of the academic student quiz show "It's Academic" was held between a team of three Democratic U.S. Senators, three Republican U.S. Senators, and three members of the press. The special was handily won by the press team. by FranklinDRoosevelt32

All you’re saying is that some random Joe Schmo can’t run for a particular party. That’s the parties’ prerogative. Joe Schmo can still run if they want. Next you’re going to say, “But Joe will lose. More people will vote for the parties.” And it’s like, that’s how voting works.

Cetun t1_iycjh9k wrote on November 30, 2022 at 11:38 AM

You're describing an oligarchy, not a democracy.