http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx The peoples seat daily 1 2007-06-22 http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132073 the french huh, the only side to be be beaten by both sides in the war. No publisher philipwalter 2008-05-06T16:49:59.307 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132078 ->lets add one additional seat next election We already have 21 too many at the current 120 FFS You also have to remember that you vote for the person or party that is most aligned with your ideas, you are voting therefore for their ideas and o No publisher philipwalter 2008-05-06T16:54:50.68 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132086 Has some interesting possibilities. But most of the population are apathetic. I doubt most people would use it and I for one would not respect the views cast on a "Peoples Seat" any more than I respect the views expressed in referenda (which is e No publisher nextdoor 2008-05-06T16:59:42.337 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132094 Dont be too concerned about Philippe's comments GW, he's just fritefully british (:) but in a very recent survey he found himself a little froggie in bed) No publisher Eeek 2008-05-06T17:05:47.057 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132096 It wouldn't work because not enough people would "vote" or "contribute" and the opinions could easily be swayed by a vocal few and a dose of on-line bullying and hectoring. oh wait that could be how uthink is No publisher philipwalter 2008-05-06T17:06:53.977 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132098 that is true as well :-) No publisher philipwalter 2008-05-06T17:07:19.243 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132099 Exactly :) No publisher nextdoor 2008-05-06T17:08:21.29 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132101 The point I want to stress about the French was that they could talk to virtually anyone around them and they would have an opinion on current events. The French are renowned for their passion. They care deeply about issues that effect them. It’ No publisher Generate_Why 2008-05-06T17:10:27.667 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132110 Of course it wouldn't work well at first (i realise that people aren't ready for it) but gradually people would see the merit in it and enthusiasm would increase. As our society became smarter it could be phased in more. Like more seats. When No publisher Generate_Why 2008-05-06T17:16:25.417 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132140 We don't share those traists because we have a better system of government. No publisher philipwalter 2008-05-06T17:36:35.32 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132143 I actually think we are moving in the opposite direction, less and less people care about the world around them, they are totally into themselves. No publisher nextdoor 2008-05-06T17:39:36.04 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132148 Somehow I dont think GW's quite in the, 'mood tonight. Kiwi guys do get a bit, heated about polatuks and rugleberry sweet though............ No publisher Eeek 2008-05-06T17:44:05.32 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132169 its not people dont care its they have realised our politicians dont care No publisher meandmybum 2008-05-06T18:00:33.273 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132198 I reckon we go Communist. That will shut the bastards up No publisher Strike3 2008-05-06T18:44:37.213 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132273 Fuck yeah. But then we'd have to listen to whinging smelly commies No publisher riotgirl 2008-05-06T22:21:08.853 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132275 It is the reasoned opinion of the DAFT Party that the electoral system is waaaaaaay too complicated. What we would do is make parliament have 10 seats and 11 members. Instead of voting on things we would play musical chairs and the last person to sit No publisher DAFT 2008-05-06T22:30:42.227 Reply http://www.uthink.co.nz/Politics/the-peoples-seat/109154.aspx#132288 I'm voting DAFT in the next election. Seriously. No publisher Feminist 2008-05-06T23:07:11.057 Reply