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How does Condorcet compare with BC-STV?

Posted on 2014-09-06 by Ron McKinnon
First, a fuller description of the former BC-STV proposal: While I’m not enthusiastic about proportional representation in general, multiple-representation schemes such as BC-STV diminish some of my concerns. Of particular favourable note here, is that votes are cast for individuals … Continue reading →
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What voting system should we use?

Posted on 2014-09-06 by Ron McKinnon
The answer here is: it depends on the kind of decision we’re making. FPTP works well for binary decisions: Yea vs Nay, or one vs another. Do we adopt the motion, or not? Do we adjourn, or not? Do we … Continue reading →
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