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Which country doesn't count spoiled or blank votes? And the whole "cancel the election and find new candidates" is pretty pointless when anyone can start a political party of their own and participate in the election.


> Which country doesn't count spoiled or blank votes?

The USA. We have districts where turnout is as low as 25% of eligible voters.

> anyone can start a political party of their own and participate in the election.

You don't get federal funding and the FCC doesn't force networks to cover your party or include you in debates until you win 5% on a national platform. Have fun actually doing this. Which was the only reason I voted for Nader. I wanted the greens to have a standing in the US. It's never even come close to happening since.

> "cancel the election and find new candidates"

Then your political parties will engage in a race to the bottom with you. You don't sense this already happening?




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