The Redistricting Game

25 Responses to “The Redistricting Game”

1. Zackerxy says on: 16 November 2009 at 8:25 pm

   YOu cant just go on county lines though, because you must have population equality. It is sometimes neccessary to break such hard lines.
2. gizmosells says on: 16 November 2009 at 9:11 pm

   Common sense draw poltical boundries on county lines, and critera to limit vote packing. Incumbents both democrats, and republicans benefit from gerrymandering, or playmandering the system. Look at Delay in 2003 reforms are needed to have competitve elections.
3. sabenbennett says on: 16 November 2009 at 9:35 pm

   Or every election by an independently appointed organisation. Australia has no problems with the AEC.
4. sabenbennett says on: 16 November 2009 at 9:52 pm

   Agree with this comment. Bicameral systems put checks and balances in place in the legislative sector of government. In Australia our Senate works as a review body- no House legislation can pass without the approve of the Senate. A 2 house majority is required to pass most legislation, though usually the Senate allowed legislation drafted in the House to pass with revisions, even if the minor parties hold the Balance of Power.
5. sabenbennett says on: 16 November 2009 at 10:36 pm

   Democracy is based on individuals having equal rights, Republics are based on states having equal rights. America is a Democratic Republic, individual rights have to be balanced with states’ rights. I don’t think the Electoral College is the main threat to democracy in America. STV would be a great system for ensuring Democracy WITHIN the states and fairness between states at a federal level.
6. sabenbennett says on: 16 November 2009 at 11:24 pm

   More straight forward, and less democratic. I happen to prefer democracy over simplicity.

   Of course, I live in Australia where IRV is used. I happen to favour STV (Single Transferable Vote) for American presidential elections. It fits in better with the history of the Electoral College. IRV is for single-member electorates.
7. gueneveve says on: 17 November 2009 at 12:02 am

   Thanks for raising awareness, btw. I appreciate that.
8. Bullettube says on: 17 November 2009 at 12:26 am

   Every American should demand an end to redistricting by political parties! It should be done by a non-partisan group every 10 years.
9. camalusthegodofwar says on: 17 November 2009 at 12:57 am

   I don’t agree with the IRV. You’re just adding another step. Plurality voting is just more straight forward.
10. camalusthegodofwar says on: 17 November 2009 at 1:40 am

    We have a bicameral system for a reason. To make sure each state has a equal voice (The Senate) and to make sure the population of each state is effectively represented (The House). Its to make sure that the large states down override the small states and that the majority is still heard.
11. Sagitarius54 says on: 17 November 2009 at 1:52 am

    you know N.Y. has 31 votes in congress, To our 8! Demacracy is such a wonderful thing! Stock market,World trade center and banks and the highest income per citizen in the U.S.!
12. NewspeakDictionary says on: 17 November 2009 at 2:25 am

    1. Switch from our current “Plurality Voting” method of running elections to IRV (Instant Run-Off Voting). This will assure that every candidate is supported by a majority, and will end the “3-party spoiler” effect.

    2. Create a verifiable electronic election system. Give each voter a paper receipt and allow him to compare this to a public voting database to make sure their votes aren’t tampered with.

    3. Redistricting Reform.

    Without these reforms, democracy does not exist.
13. Flufflescump says on: 17 November 2009 at 2:31 am

    Youtube comment boards aren’t the place to have a serious discussion about politics, but don’t be so quick to dismiss college-level political science courses as “inside the box” thinking.

    As for “From Freedom to Fascism,” Arron Russo never won an Acadamy Award (though he has won an Emmy for a Bette Midler TV special). The film itself is intellectually dishonest and is chock-full of conspiracy theory logic.
14. sazono says on: 17 November 2009 at 2:43 am

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15. sternsiriusfan says on: 17 November 2009 at 3:23 am

    Who cares?? Corparations run America!! Polititions keep guys like you distracted!! Quack, quack, quack!!
16. henryjanok says on: 17 November 2009 at 4:11 am

    great job, cool 4*
    janok
17. jbeezz says on: 17 November 2009 at 4:20 am

    We all feel helpless but it’s the groups of one that make many, many, many (votes). You have to keep trying to make change and bond (and vote) with those who want the same changes as you do.
18. XeeJay2 says on: 17 November 2009 at 5:11 am

    How can one person change anything? This is a real question…anyone that has ever felt helpless knows what I mean.
19. bekkaboo0411 says on: 17 November 2009 at 5:30 am

    I may. I work for the government, so when I’m off of work, it’s not really something I feel like spending my free time with. After you see the “behind the scenes” crap with all the corruption, you just kinda throw your hands in the air and give up.

    Take care and keep up the good work!
20. WhyTuesday says on: 17 November 2009 at 5:39 am

    thanks i hope that means you will subscribe and stay involved!
21. bekkaboo0411 says on: 17 November 2009 at 6:33 am

    JACOB!!!! You slowed down and this is sooooo much better than the video I commented on back in July. Much, MUCH easier to follow you!

    BRAVO on being able to take constructive criticism without getting all uppity and huffy (like many on youtube do)and keep that in mind for future posts. I salute you!
22. RongWrongTV says on: 17 November 2009 at 6:53 am

    MAKE ALL DISTRICTS WATERSHEDS. Why? Permanent, ungerrymanderable, directly a reflection of more permanent communities’s local interests; and more…. biostate . blogspot . com
23. Monroediddly says on: 17 November 2009 at 7:40 am

    Voting is a trick, a system that has been exploited. It has become obsolete, and a new, creative way of life must be found. Inward Revolution must come within our grasp if we wish to survive.
24. Waldemar3 says on: 17 November 2009 at 7:57 am

    Excellent concept! Once again, it’s great to see an oft-overlooked aspect of American politics; Maybe THIS TIME we can get more people interested in the very system that our country is based on.
25. dragon8me2 says on: 17 November 2009 at 8:15 am

    Maybe you can put this in your game; a bunch of flat footed Texas cops riding elephants chasing donkeys. Or maybe addressing why Americans don’t realize that there more than 2 parties to vote for. We really need something new. 2 feathers from the same bird just don’t cut it anymore.

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