> I fear we are in imminent danger of becoming the > Locofocos of the electoral reform movement.
In the long run, we can't lose. We just might not win fast enough. Even if there is a nuclear war, eventually the roaches will start using something other than plurality and IRV, if they've got even a half of a brain. I am honored to be the charter member of something. -----Original Message----- From: Douglas Greene [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 12:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [EM] What are we all about? I'm so grateful for this list. The fact that there are other electoral methods thinkers and activists out there besides the Greens and CVD was a blessing. I thought I was a freak, a crank for thinking to myself, "IRV sure sounds interesting and better than plurality, but aren't there other methods too? What about their merits and flaws?" But is that enough? Is that all that there is, Alfie? I attended the LP National Convention in Indianapolis earlier this month. Someone from the TX delegation told me that they thought Rob LeGrand was there, but that was errata. Paul Hager was there, and quoted in the local daily trashing the LP, now that he's a Republican. Well, let's see what position they're taking on election methods. I introduced an amendment to the new language of the electoral platform plank to strike "IRV" and substitute "alternative single winner election methods." Neutrality. This was unacceptable to Bill Redpath, a long time VA activist and Platform Committee member who has been focused on IRV and PR for a long, long time. My amendement failed on a voice vote and we walked the CVD plank of IRV and PR by a narrow margin. They have a new book, media appearances and a highly probable victory in AK forthcoming next month. I fear we are in imminent danger of becoming the Locofocos of the electoral reform movement. Doug ---- For more information about this list (subscribe, unsubscribe, FAQ, etc), please see http://www.eskimo.com/~robla/em ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. This communication is for information purposes only and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or as a solicitation of an offer to buy any financial product, an official confirmation of any transaction, or as an official statement of Lehman Brothers. Email transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free. Therefore, we do not represent that this information is complete or accurate and it should not be relied upon as such. All information is subject to change without notice. ---- For more information about this list (subscribe, unsubscribe, FAQ, etc), please see http://www.eskimo.com/~robla/em
