Polical Parties

I am on the liberal side of the political spectrum, and I believe that in general, the Democrats have the best plan to run the nation. If the Democrats were given an overwhelming mandate at all levels of government, I believe some very effective policies and legislation would result. I believe a government with a Democratic super-majority would be able to allow the government to intervene much more quickly and effectively when action in needed. Furthermore, I believe a Democratic government would restore and keep our standing in the international community high, unlike the previous republican administration. Finally, I believe that a Democratic administration would be able to solve the serious problems presented by climate change and other environmental problems, unlike the Republican Party with its many ties to industry.

However, while I believe an overwhelming Democratic mandate would be a good thing, prolonged single party rule is a terrible thing. It is said “power corrupts; Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” And anyone with that much prolonged power would become corrupts, just look at any single party state, like the old USSR. Furthermore, multiple parties are needed to force the party in power to discuss issues, in my opinion, given the two parties' politics the most important one the Republicans could bring up might be fiscal conservatism. In conclusion, I hope that the Democrats receive large mandates in the future, though I believe that Debate must continue.