Yeah I agree pretty confusing - talk about moving the goal posts.
Having said that, I do think dustyData highlighted the two defining flaws in the US government:
Money has too much influence over politicians. Many other countries have laws that limit how much funding a politician can receive from the private sector. Some countries that don’t have those limits are adopting them.
The critical difference between “Congress” and “Parliament” is the separation between Congress and the President does not exist under a typical parliament system. With the Parliament system, the Prime Minister is just the person Parliament voted to be in charge and make individual decisions where you can’t afford to wait for hundreds of people to get involved. I think your presidential system is the reason your government can’t pass any laws lately.
abhibeckert@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Yeah I agree pretty confusing - talk about moving the goal posts.
Having said that, I do think dustyData highlighted the two defining flaws in the US government:
Money has too much influence over politicians. Many other countries have laws that limit how much funding a politician can receive from the private sector. Some countries that don’t have those limits are adopting them.
The critical difference between “Congress” and “Parliament” is the separation between Congress and the President does not exist under a typical parliament system. With the Parliament system, the Prime Minister is just the person Parliament voted to be in charge and make individual decisions where you can’t afford to wait for hundreds of people to get involved. I think your presidential system is the reason your government can’t pass any laws lately.