Lieberman out of the shadows: Israel's Minister of Strategic Threats (tags)
Lieberman wants a president who has the authority to make major legislative changes, even constitutional ones, without having to make the backroom compromises to keep together the coalition governments that characterise Israel's current political system. The president Lieberman has in mind would be more on the lines of an autocratic ruler. Olmert is apparently sympathetic to Lieberman's plans to change the political system. It is not difficult to understand why.
Twelve Ways to Democratize the U.S. Political System: Introduction (tags)
Twelve Ways to Democratize the U.S. Political System: Introduction
Twelve Ways to Democratize the U.S. Political System: First (tags)
Twelve Ways to Democratize the U.S. Political System: First Demand full public funding of political campaigns at federal, state, and local levels.
Twelve Ways to Democratize the U.S. Political System: Second (tags)
Twelve Ways to Democratize the U.S. Political System: Second Abolish the electoral college.
Twelve Ways to Democratize the U.S. Political System: Fifth (tags)
Twelve Ways to Democratize the U.S. Political System: Fifth Institute proportional representation & instant runoff procedures.
Twelve Ways to Democratize the U.S. Political System: Eighth (tags)
Twelve Ways to Democratize the U.S. Political System: Eighth Reduce wealth inequality.