of the 6 candidates, 3 are anti-science morons and one is a right-wing liar who is probably also anti-science
Same as it ever was. I've probably not been voting as long as you, but even outside Qld the ticket is usually ALP, LNP, Greens, and 3-4 other (over the years usually Family First, CEC, PUP and independents). It always tilts tory/anti-science/pro-god, and often some of of the IND are vote-funneling puppets to the tories.
We really need entrance exams for any person entering politics. They should have a broad and deep understanding of the sciences, and excellent comprehension of technology and history.
Yes, and no. We need some kind of exam, sure, (and profiles - finding and ranking candidates is crazy) but a deep understanding of science? Nah.
We have to number every one of the 6 boxes.
I didn't think we did, but maybe the rules changed.
At least it's better than USA's nightmarish first-past-the-post system.
That, and the Electoral College. I like, and loathe, NZ's MMP.
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Same as it ever was. I've probably not been voting as long as you, but even outside Qld the ticket is usually ALP, LNP, Greens, and 3-4 other (over the years usually Family First, CEC, PUP and independents). It always tilts tory/anti-science/pro-god, and often some of of the IND are vote-funneling puppets to the tories.
We really need entrance exams for any person entering politics. They should have a broad and deep understanding of the sciences, and excellent comprehension of technology and history.
Yes, and no. We need some kind of exam, sure, (and profiles - finding and ranking candidates is crazy) but a deep understanding of science? Nah.
We have to number every one of the 6 boxes.
I didn't think we did, but maybe the rules changed.
At least it's better than USA's nightmarish first-past-the-post system.
That, and the Electoral College. I like, and loathe, NZ's MMP.