This makes no sense. I have absolute authority, but everything else stays the same? That’s not a reachable universe.
I think if it did happen, I’d probably do some work to set up a decent election system (likely parliamentary, with proportional voting), then abdicate to that more sustainable system. I’d probably also set a generous pension for former dictators.
You’re right, I didn’t think that through well enough. But regarding your answer itself, I like your ideas. Election reform is one of the things I was interested to see being talked about, I personally support proportional voting.
One question though, after abdicating, would you then run for president under the new voting system?
would you then run for president under the new voting system
Absolutely not—that’s the whole point of the pension! I do not have the skillset, the willingness to take fools seriously, nor the ability to shut up on unimportant-but-controversial topics, which are required for public office.
This makes no sense. I have absolute authority, but everything else stays the same? That’s not a reachable universe.
I think if it did happen, I’d probably do some work to set up a decent election system (likely parliamentary, with proportional voting), then abdicate to that more sustainable system. I’d probably also set a generous pension for former dictators.
You’re right, I didn’t think that through well enough. But regarding your answer itself, I like your ideas. Election reform is one of the things I was interested to see being talked about, I personally support proportional voting.
One question though, after abdicating, would you then run for president under the new voting system?
Absolutely not—that’s the whole point of the pension! I do not have the skillset, the willingness to take fools seriously, nor the ability to shut up on unimportant-but-controversial topics, which are required for public office.
That’s the best move. Plus, since you established the voting system, you would be accused of faking the election.