A new and better party won’t be effective as long as you have a 2party winner take all election system.
April 11, 2026 at 5:31 AM
A new and better party won’t be effective as long as you have a 2party winner take all election system.
Labour = neo conservatives is what you get in FPTP 2party state
March 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Labour = neo conservatives is what you get in FPTP 2party state
I’d argue the winner-takes-all presidency is the ultimate forcing function. Even if the 2party system were to “break”, it would reassert itself as it did within a decade of ratification. EC forces coalitions into a tent *before* elections, there’s no mechanism for small factions to insert themselves
I was a comparativist rather than an Americanist, so maybe I'm missing something, but the two-party system seems to be the result of some deeply embedded Article I stuff, the effect of which is to in-house coalition politics
October 1, 2026 at 3:51 PM
I’d argue the winner-takes-all presidency is the ultimate forcing function. Even if the 2party system were to “break”, it would reassert itself as it did within a decade of ratification. EC forces coalitions into a tent *before* elections, there’s no mechanism for small factions to insert themselves
Tad older (baby boomer) & up until recently (May '22) never questioned political system. Just accepted (brainwashed) choice was Lib or Lab. Turns out 2party duopoly system is construct of career polies, vested interests, media moguls & massive corporations. Feeling rather foolish in hindsight
April 15, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Tad older (baby boomer) & up until recently (May '22) never questioned political system. Just accepted (brainwashed) choice was Lib or Lab. Turns out 2party duopoly system is construct of career polies, vested interests, media moguls & massive corporations. Feeling rather foolish in hindsight
here's one person working hard to un-normalise the 2party system: 👏
@suzieholt4groom.bsky.social
@suzieholt4groom.bsky.social
December 26, 2024 at 11:04 PM
here's one person working hard to un-normalise the 2party system: 👏
@suzieholt4groom.bsky.social
@suzieholt4groom.bsky.social
Did anyone actually do the math?
The only 2party coalition is CXU and the party which is, at the very least, partially lead by Nazis.
The only 2party coalition is CXU and the party which is, at the very least, partially lead by Nazis.
We’ve got the first post-end-of-coalition polls from Germany. This is what the parliament would look like if elections were tomorrow (currently planned for March).
Possible 2-party coalitions: CDU-SPD or CDU -Green (with small majority, so not certain)
www.zdf.de/nachrichten/...
Possible 2-party coalitions: CDU-SPD or CDU -Green (with small majority, so not certain)
www.zdf.de/nachrichten/...
November 8, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Did anyone actually do the math?
The only 2party coalition is CXU and the party which is, at the very least, partially lead by Nazis.
The only 2party coalition is CXU and the party which is, at the very least, partially lead by Nazis.
less 2party Duopoly
more minority (govt)
more minority (govt)
November 24, 2025 at 7:12 AM
less 2party Duopoly
more minority (govt)
more minority (govt)
That should be the Epitaph for the tombstone of the 2PaRtY sYaTeM
March 10, 2026 at 7:27 AM
That should be the Epitaph for the tombstone of the 2PaRtY sYaTeM
QD - thanks for posting - might AUKUS be the most egregious debacle that the 2party/duopoly has fosited on Australia? The insanity of trying to appease Murdoch is 🤯
August 1, 2025 at 2:07 AM
QD - thanks for posting - might AUKUS be the most egregious debacle that the 2party/duopoly has fosited on Australia? The insanity of trying to appease Murdoch is 🤯
Bc the electorate for far right parties is ~20-30%, far right parties can win sizable minorities in multiparty systems, becoming important in coalitions. In 2party systems, the far right has to capture the whole of the right party. I’m not sure why you find this controversial, but happy to learn.
March 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Bc the electorate for far right parties is ~20-30%, far right parties can win sizable minorities in multiparty systems, becoming important in coalitions. In 2party systems, the far right has to capture the whole of the right party. I’m not sure why you find this controversial, but happy to learn.
Rustadons are not for turning.
Time for them to face facts - 2party duopoly system is a huge con.
'dump the duopoly 2025'
Time for them to face facts - 2party duopoly system is a huge con.
'dump the duopoly 2025'
December 3, 2024 at 12:39 AM
Rustadons are not for turning.
Time for them to face facts - 2party duopoly system is a huge con.
'dump the duopoly 2025'
Time for them to face facts - 2party duopoly system is a huge con.
'dump the duopoly 2025'
WTF GEORGE WASHINGTON SAYS ABOUT A 2PARTY SYSTEM
ELEPHANTS AND ASSES DESTROYING THE MASSES
ELEPHANTS AND ASSES DESTROYING THE MASSES
December 31, 2024 at 6:46 PM
WTF GEORGE WASHINGTON SAYS ABOUT A 2PARTY SYSTEM
ELEPHANTS AND ASSES DESTROYING THE MASSES
ELEPHANTS AND ASSES DESTROYING THE MASSES
they honestly don’t believe/understand the dichotomous nature of a 2party system. they would rather be hoisted by their own petard than vote for dems. in short, they’re ideologues and extremely difficult to inform (the tell is how they argue).
October 1, 2026 at 8:47 AM
they honestly don’t believe/understand the dichotomous nature of a 2party system. they would rather be hoisted by their own petard than vote for dems. in short, they’re ideologues and extremely difficult to inform (the tell is how they argue).
Yup....and that's what you get with a 2party system....we need to keep Canada from turning into the shitshow that is the states.
May 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Yup....and that's what you get with a 2party system....we need to keep Canada from turning into the shitshow that is the states.
i sincerely hope the 2party system you guys have is reestructured within our lifetime
September 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
i sincerely hope the 2party system you guys have is reestructured within our lifetime
I’d argue the winner-takes-all presidency is the ultimate forcing function. Even if the 2party system were to “break”, it would reassert itself as it did within a decade of ratification. EC forces coalitions into a tent *before* elections, there’s no mechanism for small factions to insert themselves
October 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
I’d argue the winner-takes-all presidency is the ultimate forcing function. Even if the 2party system were to “break”, it would reassert itself as it did within a decade of ratification. EC forces coalitions into a tent *before* elections, there’s no mechanism for small factions to insert themselves
WHY THE 2PARTY SYSTEM MUST BE ABOLISHED
August 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
WHY THE 2PARTY SYSTEM MUST BE ABOLISHED
We are ushering in the New American Fascism.
That's what having both sides of a 2party system acquiescing to the demands of their corporate overlords to the detriment of our American citizens ensures.
Our false idol is money.
#EndOligarchy
That's what having both sides of a 2party system acquiescing to the demands of their corporate overlords to the detriment of our American citizens ensures.
Our false idol is money.
#EndOligarchy
August 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
We are ushering in the New American Fascism.
That's what having both sides of a 2party system acquiescing to the demands of their corporate overlords to the detriment of our American citizens ensures.
Our false idol is money.
#EndOligarchy
That's what having both sides of a 2party system acquiescing to the demands of their corporate overlords to the detriment of our American citizens ensures.
Our false idol is money.
#EndOligarchy
analogous to people screaming at PA Dems for Fetterman: many of us did not vote for him in the primary but of course we worked to get him elected in the general because the alternative was Dr. Oz! and yes, we are protesting, pressuring him, & will primary him. this is how 2party politics works
March 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM
analogous to people screaming at PA Dems for Fetterman: many of us did not vote for him in the primary but of course we worked to get him elected in the general because the alternative was Dr. Oz! and yes, we are protesting, pressuring him, & will primary him. this is how 2party politics works
Super article - lot to unpack.
2party democracy = duopoly, no? & elections are just personality contests. My take Australia - still a duopoly until there's minority
'In a two party democracy, responsibility of both of the overpowered political entities to act within reasonable confines of country.'
2party democracy = duopoly, no? & elections are just personality contests. My take Australia - still a duopoly until there's minority
'In a two party democracy, responsibility of both of the overpowered political entities to act within reasonable confines of country.'
May 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Super article - lot to unpack.
2party democracy = duopoly, no? & elections are just personality contests. My take Australia - still a duopoly until there's minority
'In a two party democracy, responsibility of both of the overpowered political entities to act within reasonable confines of country.'
2party democracy = duopoly, no? & elections are just personality contests. My take Australia - still a duopoly until there's minority
'In a two party democracy, responsibility of both of the overpowered political entities to act within reasonable confines of country.'
The 2party system is our downfall.... #freethinker
May 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The 2party system is our downfall.... #freethinker
Great thread showing the influence on the viable coalitions by which of the small parties enter the Bundestag.
For me one of the prime questions to watch on Sunday, as the capactiy to act of the next German government will differ wildly on whether a 2party coalition will be possible.
For me one of the prime questions to watch on Sunday, as the capactiy to act of the next German government will differ wildly on whether a 2party coalition will be possible.
What will make-or-break Friedrich Merz’ coalition options? The number of parties in the next Bundestag!
Which of the three small parties in the opinion polls
– Left Party 6-7%
– BSW 4-4.5%
– FDP 4%
will pass the 5% threshold?
A few scenarios to illustrate how the 630 seats could be distributed 👇
Which of the three small parties in the opinion polls
– Left Party 6-7%
– BSW 4-4.5%
– FDP 4%
will pass the 5% threshold?
A few scenarios to illustrate how the 630 seats could be distributed 👇
February 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Great thread showing the influence on the viable coalitions by which of the small parties enter the Bundestag.
For me one of the prime questions to watch on Sunday, as the capactiy to act of the next German government will differ wildly on whether a 2party coalition will be possible.
For me one of the prime questions to watch on Sunday, as the capactiy to act of the next German government will differ wildly on whether a 2party coalition will be possible.
@chriswallace.bsky.social on everything wrong with 2party duopoly cartel party system.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/21802/...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/21802/...
Exclusive: Abbott ‘disappointed’ by Andrew Hastie as right splinters
A fracturing of the Liberal right faction has created chaos within the party, leading to what MPs have called ‘incredible ... damage’ to the Coalition’s reputation and prospects.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
October 12, 2025 at 4:16 AM
@chriswallace.bsky.social on everything wrong with 2party duopoly cartel party system.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/21802/...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/21802/...
Not going to happen tho .. the numbers aren’t there .. if all NDPers vote Carney .. majority and cons will have no power .. this election is literally a 2party vote unfortunately
April 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Not going to happen tho .. the numbers aren’t there .. if all NDPers vote Carney .. majority and cons will have no power .. this election is literally a 2party vote unfortunately