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Jul 31, 2021Liked by G. Elliott Morris

Hi Elliott,

The Biden White House has emphasized their plans which the public supports to further their legislative goals. That's good for democracy.

Speaking of what's good for democracy, we need a proportional electoral system. I certainly believe a proportional electoral system would better represent the public. I don't understand why some people believe that the two party system will eventually end given the current level of partisanship and polarization.

I hope all is well!

Elliot

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This ascribing of values to Ds and Rs is not rational. Let's see whether Republicans are more responsive than Democrats to "Don't tax me." Turns out "don't tax me" comes from wealthy Democrats, suburbanites, businesses, poor people - everybody. Which party has been more responsive to that message? Both. But wait, we just said the public is in favor of the Democrats' high public spending agenda. So unwrap that, please? I want infrastructure, environment, etc. but tax somebody else? Crime - tough on crime seems to be a liability. https://theconversation.com/how-being-tough-on-crime-became-a-political-liability-128515. Immigration: https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2021/06/07/poll-immigration-biden-trump-harris-mexico-. Military: unclear polling. So where do these perspectives come from? Do people pull them out of their fantasies?

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