A system that expects parties to listen, compromise and find common ground produces calmer politics and better decisions.

Canada can have that too with proportional representation. We just have to choose it.

  • jackod@lemmy.nz
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    1 day ago

    Its all well and good until Winston Peters comes along. (Known as the king maker in NZ as he has gotten do decide the outcome of multiple elections)

    Definitely better than the two party system though.

      • piwakawakas@lemmy.nz
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        16 hours ago

        Truth. It’s unfortunate that the 8% that voted for Act is getting way more input than the other 92% though