America corrupt

A common trait you will find in history with successful societies are strong leaders. In America we vote in our leaders. A system that has become corrupt over the years. A ran for state representative so I have first hand experience how the system works. The system is corrupt because candidates prostitute themselves to the highest bidder.

Elections are most often won by the candidate that spends the most. If a candidate wants to win an election he must appeal to political action committees (PACs). For example if I want a lot of money from the gun lobby than I must be an extremist on gun issues.

I suggest a better system. A system that has similarities with our jury system. It would work differently for different elections, but here are some details for a presidential election.

1. Candidates bid money to be in the election.
2. The top 500 are selected.
3. The candidates are randomly divided into groups of 4.
   
4. Juries are created for each group. About 128 for this case.
   
5. The juries select the top two candidates from each group and those candidates advance to the next round.
   
6. The Jury process is repeated. Half the number of candidates exist for the subsequent round. Jump to step 4, until there are only 2 or 4 candidates left.
   

Advantages:

1. Pool of candidates is larger. More likely to find an excellent candidate.
   
2. Money plays less of a role in the process.
3. Voters are up close and personal with the candidates. A better way of deciding who is the best leader, versus hearing stuff on the T.V. that was bought from being a prostitute.
   
4. Political parties play less of a role in the process.
5. Voters can discuss the candidates amongst themselves and try to reach consensus.

For the final four or two candidates I suggest we go back to the regular system where the candidates are elected from the mass populous.