An interesting take on the politics of self interest. Could you follow up with a view on how things could change to allow a successful politics of the country’s interest? Obviously this would mean a change in the voting system to one which permits all views fair representation.
It is indeed a thoughtful and interesting analysis. It hints at, but does not expand upon, the reality that WITHIN, not just between, each ‘party’ there are also ‘ice cream’ battles being fought, between wings or factions. That is I think most especially true within the Labour movement, but is also visible within Reform, the Conservatives and, less reported, in other parties too. A shift to a workable and widely accepted PR system (eg PR squared?http://www.jdawiseman.com/papers/electsys/pr2_2015.html) is needed to achieve a broader sense across the electorate that parliament, and whichever government is formed from within it, can be said to more fairly represent the views of most people, while properly acknowledging and respecting ‘minority' concerns.
Couldn’t agree more: we need a PR voting system in the UK BEFORE the next election or there is a) a serious risk that the UK becomes the sort of ‘democracy’ that the US has become; and b) none of the other changes we need - end to misinformation, dirty money, fair taxation, effective and timely implementation - will ever happen. It could be done: see https://www.fairelections.uk/ for how. And help us at https://makevotesmatter.org.uk/ to help them.
The only battle that matters in any democracy right now happens to be in Ukraine.
Which side wins there will decide whether the battle for our future is conceded or
continues.
This is why the right, particularly Farage, must be demolished. He represents Putin and foriegn oligarchical interests... always has. The left will of course lose it... just to be right!
Interesting to see how the Ice Cream van theory plays out in the next French Election where no guarantee the centre will have a candidate in the final head to head.
Fascinating analysis. As a Susanna d says, how can the system be changed to allow politics to run in the country’s interest?
I have my own rather niche political views when it comes to detail, but am pragmatic rather than dogmatic. I also believe politics is too important to be left to politicians - following the ice cream analogy, most politicians don’t seem to care what they are selling, as long as they sell the most. They would continually be imitating each others product, rather than trying to produce something that satisfies customers and is healthy and life improving.
An interesting take on the politics of self interest. Could you follow up with a view on how things could change to allow a successful politics of the country’s interest? Obviously this would mean a change in the voting system to one which permits all views fair representation.
It is indeed a thoughtful and interesting analysis. It hints at, but does not expand upon, the reality that WITHIN, not just between, each ‘party’ there are also ‘ice cream’ battles being fought, between wings or factions. That is I think most especially true within the Labour movement, but is also visible within Reform, the Conservatives and, less reported, in other parties too. A shift to a workable and widely accepted PR system (eg PR squared?http://www.jdawiseman.com/papers/electsys/pr2_2015.html) is needed to achieve a broader sense across the electorate that parliament, and whichever government is formed from within it, can be said to more fairly represent the views of most people, while properly acknowledging and respecting ‘minority' concerns.
Couldn’t agree more: we need a PR voting system in the UK BEFORE the next election or there is a) a serious risk that the UK becomes the sort of ‘democracy’ that the US has become; and b) none of the other changes we need - end to misinformation, dirty money, fair taxation, effective and timely implementation - will ever happen. It could be done: see https://www.fairelections.uk/ for how. And help us at https://makevotesmatter.org.uk/ to help them.
The only battle that matters in any democracy right now happens to be in Ukraine.
Which side wins there will decide whether the battle for our future is conceded or
continues.
This is why the right, particularly Farage, must be demolished. He represents Putin and foriegn oligarchical interests... always has. The left will of course lose it... just to be right!
A very similar conundrum is working in Germany - and maybe in most of the European countries.
Interesting to see how the Ice Cream van theory plays out in the next French Election where no guarantee the centre will have a candidate in the final head to head.
Fascinating analysis. As a Susanna d says, how can the system be changed to allow politics to run in the country’s interest?
I have my own rather niche political views when it comes to detail, but am pragmatic rather than dogmatic. I also believe politics is too important to be left to politicians - following the ice cream analogy, most politicians don’t seem to care what they are selling, as long as they sell the most. They would continually be imitating each others product, rather than trying to produce something that satisfies customers and is healthy and life improving.