Re:UK expected to be only major economy to shrink in 2023 – IMF
by Pet_Ant on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @11:41AM
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I think you describe the fundamental crisis of democracy. No single proposal ever has a majority of support. So you get what is essentially a confidence motion... that the 'winner' themselves would not survive.
Re:UK expected to be only major economy to shrink in 2023 – IMF
by petesergeant on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @11:50AM
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That's a weakness of FPTP voting systems, not of democracy
Imagine if you will, voting on what to have for dinner.
30% are vegetarian 30% eat only pork 30% eat only beef 10% eat any meat
Now, if the only two options are meat or no-meat, then you're going to get 30% voting for no-meat and 70% voting for meat - a clear majority. However when you got to the shops, what do you buy? Pork will only satisfy 40% and beef will only satisfy 40%, so you're going to end up with 60% unhappy with the choice.