09-28-2018, 02:23 PM
(09-28-2018, 01:36 PM)robdrimmie Wrote: Take some time away from American politics and put it into municipal politics. Your blood pressure will go down and you'll actually be able to have meaningful impact.
Well, American politics has a pretty big impact on me. Plus its definitely crazier.
(09-28-2018, 01:42 PM)Spokes Wrote: You do, yes! There WILL be a test.
I tend to agree with you with regards to debates. Thought it was a good resource for those who wanted it at least.
Hah, just to be clear, it was a helpful link.
My problem with debates is that there's always a right answer to questions like "Do you support lower taxes", "Do you support being fiscally responsible", "Do you support public transportation", etc. The devil is in the trade offs and it seems like those only really become clear when you see people actually making them (or even just reacting to actual votes that are happening).
Municipal elections should involve every candidate proposing a budget for year 1. Then we'd see some trade offs.