[EM] The election methods trade-off paradox/impossibility theorems paradox.

[Richard Lung]

The election methods trade-off paradox/impossibility theorems paradox.


For the sake of argument, suppose a trade-off theory of elections that 
there is no consistently democratic electoral system: the impossibility 
supposition.

That supposition implies some conception (albeit non-existent) of a 
consistently derived right election result.

If there is no such measure, then there is no standard even to judge 
that there is a trade-off between electoral systems.

Suppose there is a consistent theory of choice, setting a standard by 
which electoral systems can be judged for their democratic consistency.

It follows that the election result will only be as consistent as the 
electoral system, and there is no pre-conceivably right election result, 
because that presupposes a perfection not given to science as a 
progressive pursuit.



-- 
Richard Lung.
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