Republican Dumpster Fire Threatens Two-Party Structure Of American Democracy | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

Rachel Maddow notes that as long as the Republican Party is wrestling with the extremists in its ranks, the Democratic Party does not have a functional opposition that forms the basis of the two-party system in the United States. Aired on 01/27/2021.

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Republican Dumpster Fire Threatens Two-Party Structure Of American Democracy | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

[stillkickin]

At least a dumpster fire does eventually get rid of the trash.

[karansharma]

Their fear of having a lifelong target on their back is overshadowed by their towering political greed to stay important and powerful. HISTORY WILL REMEMBER.

[laurentiupopescu]

That is why you should get more than 2 parties

[patavinity]

That's good. Having only two monolithic parties to represent hundreds of millions of people isn't a good thing.

[siobhancorrigan]

The country is too large for a 2 party government, in Ireland we have far more choice and we are a small country.

[juliankov]

Stop dividing chairs that they all sit on, mix them all together alternating red/blue so they all get used to sitting next to each other and share ideas and get along more in the long run, respect each other more. Where you sit makes a big difference to how you treat someone. Sitting with your mob doesn’t bring the best out in people

[richarddarlington]

"How can that be your governing partner?"
Jeez Rachel, when you put it that way...

[goyasolidar]

It's really more of a clown car careening downhill while on fire.

[benjamindemontgomery]

Democracy.. Realy? How Manny of your congress members are to scared to vote for what they think.

[s.williamshay]

"We have a one party state with two factions and "the party" is "business" .- Noam Chomsky

[Krawurxus]

"Two-Party Structure"
"Democracy"
Notice something?

[rowstone]

I hope for more parties. I don't feel represented by either party.

[scottcampbell]

The two party system will never truly evolve without rethinking how we count votes. Some form of Ranked Choice Voting is our only way to ensure the government represents the people. It will never be perfect, but if we ever want a viable third party, we must have true voting reform.

[MuellerX]

Yeah good! A 2 party system is utterly undemocratic in the first place! For progress you need a proper spectrum of political agendas and you only get that from a multi-party coalition system. A 2 party system is totally stiff and incapacitated and people are forced to choose between one of 2 political extremes or remain silent. A 2 party system has just a single party more than an authoritarian or fascist system.

[macedos]

2 party system is not representative of the people

[eoghanryder]

There should be at least four different parties in the US, two clearly isn't working.

[mousermind]

Well, good. Our two-party system hasn't really served our country all that well. We the people need more and better options than red or blue.

[Mike.Muc..]

"When Fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross"

[tman]

Two parties are not enough to represent the full spectrum of Americans' political beliefs.

[brianwest]

"Governing partner." Haven't seen that in a long time.