2016 is a blessing and a curse when it comes to our election process. The office of the POTUS is mired in money and media bias. Without a doubt, this is the worse example of voter frustration and disgust. Many asking, how did we get here?
The truth is the office of the POTUS is controlled by a minority of power brokers that spend billions on voter manipulation. We are deluged with negative advertisements, and attacks on personal lives. Very little substance is discussed during the 2 year process to elect a president.
The process of reform can be a simple one. With our technology, we could create a system of algorithms similar to Netflix that allow voters to examine the platforms of candidates. Take away the money and advertising and have the candidates only discuss the issues directly to the voters.
Next, it may be time to reexamine political parties. What would happen if we allowed candidates to run without the confusions of political parties. Political parties have exhausted their influence on elections. Without them, we could start the next big reform for democracy. One that has a direct vote by the people, without political parties to manipulate and confuse matters.
There are many new ideas waiting to be introduced. Hopefully, the millennials will pave the path to reform. Our democracy is counting on them.
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