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Originally Posted by Eric
Maybe in a democracy, folks get the kind of politicians they deserve. Here's an idea: "Annual parliaments, thus presenting the most effectual check to bribery and intimidation .... since members when elected for a year only would not be able to defy and betray their constituents as now." Not an original idea; it came from the Chartists. I've always found it interesting that it the only one of the Chartists' six points that was never adopted.
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Annual General Elections?
Please God, no.
Besides, even with four or five yearly ones, the Conservatives in Hyndburn are scrambling against the clock, to decide between themselves on an acceptable candidate.
If they had a shorter time frame they'd have to withdraw entirely from the democratic race.