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Away with parties and colors, towards the politics of issues. Organized by business representatives, professors and educated professionals in their field. Away with school dropouts, career politicians and nepotism. But that will probably remain a pipe dream. Alternatively, referendums would be a start. For a model, see Switzerland 🇨🇭
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@Bowser Partial approval
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@Bowser In referendums, however, each federal state for itself. The FRG as a whole is too big.
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@Bowser Politics comes from the people, it doesn't marginalize school dropouts 🤔
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@Geldmachtschoen but I would like to be governed by qualified specialists. Everyone is welcome to see it differently. You can see where all this is leading. And I know what I'm talking about because I come into contact with it myself. School dropouts are still allowed to vote or take part in referendums, just not to hold the top job. We should all remember that these people are paid for by our tax money. And we can expect a certain degree of professionalism. At least that is my expectation.
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@Siebzig30 Why is the FRG too big for a referendum? When does a country become too big? Is it based on area or population? Perhaps even inhabitants per area? Questions upon questions
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@FYBSTRD I would say area. Democracy works best at regional level.
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@Siebzig30 And from how many square meters is it no longer possible? Sweden no, CH yes?
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@FYBSTRD So, for regional issues there should be direct democracy, which is then also regionally limited. Examples would be the construction of a new bridge, the modernization of a town hall, the creation of a new 30 km/h zone, the provision of new funds for the local school, etc.
This would certainly also be possible at district level, for example when it comes to the construction of a new highway.
But even at state level, it becomes confusing. And that is bad for voter turnout. After all, a direct vote on important changes to the school system or the police could work well, or at the very least a citizens' consultation or simply giving citizens the right to veto major decisions.
But that would be a huge effort at federal level. Our democracy already works rather slowly anyway, but direct democracy certainly won't make Germany any faster.
And how can we vote on things that are not publicly known because they are secret intelligence information?
We should also be able to be represented on the international stage by politicians who actually have something to say at home. And as @Bowser has already said, this requires "qualified specialists" in politics.
This would certainly also be possible at district level, for example when it comes to the construction of a new highway.
But even at state level, it becomes confusing. And that is bad for voter turnout. After all, a direct vote on important changes to the school system or the police could work well, or at the very least a citizens' consultation or simply giving citizens the right to veto major decisions.
But that would be a huge effort at federal level. Our democracy already works rather slowly anyway, but direct democracy certainly won't make Germany any faster.
And how can we vote on things that are not publicly known because they are secret intelligence information?
We should also be able to be represented on the international stage by politicians who actually have something to say at home. And as @Bowser has already said, this requires "qualified specialists" in politics.
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@Siebzig30 So the Swiss are doing it wrong and just don't know it yet?
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@FYBSTRD The Swiss do it exactly the same way. Most votes are cantonal, some votes are nationwide.
To increase voter turnout, several topics are bundled together if possible so that citizens only have to take time on one day and still have time to vote on all topics.
The area of Switzerland corresponds approximately to the area of a federal state.
To increase voter turnout, several topics are bundled together if possible so that citizens only have to take time on one day and still have time to vote on all topics.
The area of Switzerland corresponds approximately to the area of a federal state.
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