[Election-Methods] Partisan Politics

[Fred Gohlke]

Good Evening, Juho

re: "Some rules always exist."

Of course.  There is no question but that rules are an important part of 
the process.  That is not the point.  The point is that, in terms of 
behaviour in the Active Democracy groups, harnessing human nature is 
more effective at governing conduct than rules. When one's advancement 
is dependent on the way one is perceived by other people, one learns to 
forgo unacceptable behavior ... or one never advances.


re: "The point is just that although I assume that the 'willing' people 
might be more responsible and as efficient leaders as the 'seeking' ones 
also the seeking ones may in some cases work quite well.)"

I suspect our views on this are similar because, as you say, "... people 
have many kind of drivers."  Even so, you may not share my confidence 
that my peers will evaluate those they are grouped with and select the 
person best equipped to serve the public interest.


re: "... we are in a way social animals with a need to synchronize with 
our own flock/environment/tribe/party."

It appears you see what I refer to as the "will-to-believe" as 
synchronization.  Whichever it is, it is a characteristic that affects 
our political existence.  When we can be swayed by mass merchandising 
techniques, when we can be convinced it is proper to perform an act for 
which we condemn others, we need to be aware the trait can be dangerous 
for society and seek a means of restricting its adverse effects.

I will be away for a day or so, but will write again when I return.

Fred