Need some help.

[BanginJimmy]

ON-TOPIC Also Jimmy, you're MODified, couldn't think of a more level-headed mod for this section.

Me?? Level headed?? I think you been sniffing too much of that Chinese smog. I'll make sure to only lightly abuse my power though.

The people are part of the system and if one part of the system is broken, the whole system is broken. You could have a seemingly perfect system based on rational, educated voters but if the voters aren't rational or educated, the system won't work. We need a governing system that takes people's ignorance, biases, and irrationality into account.

I agree when you put it this way. The theory of a democratic republic is great, the real question is how do you put in checks and balances to limit the risks posed by those that seek to corrupt the system or are too stupid or lazy to use the system as it was intended. The only way I can think to do this, would in itself hurt the system.

I'm not saying fiery commentary should be banned or anything but when it becomes the primary source of news for many people and creates an us vs them mentality between Americans, it is a problem. I guess my main concern is why do people find it so appealing? Honestly when I listen to it, it almost makes me queasy. I'd rather listen to a respectful, intelligent debate any day of the week.

Again, I agree, but dont limit this to commentary. You can add the politicians and their staffs into the equation also. When was the last time we saw a politician who opposed a measure actually give an honest account of the policy and why he or she opposes it? I cant think of a single one over the last decade.