Realities of Voter Accountability & Disengagement in World Politics with Brad McNeil Part One

"It's too radical, it's too big of a mind shift for most Americans who have sat in their camps for so long and identify with that to make a shift." Topics Discussed The role of geographical backgrounds in shaping political views Critiques of the two-party system and its alternatives The effectiveness of democratic principles in modern politics The perception of U.S. presidential candidates from an international viewpoint The impact of media and public disengagement on political outcomes Comparisons of political systems and electoral processes in the UK, New Zealand, and Sweden The influence of career politicians and political dynasties The potential for new political movements and third-party candidates Reflections on political accountability and voter responsibility "Because if you've got all of these other branches of government, like, what are they doing in terms of coming in to try and influence this national stage?" Show Notes Hello, beautiful souls! The voice of Monica here, whisking you away on a candid journey through the thorny underbrush of politics. This episode, we're slicing through the thick foliage of party systems with a machete of wit and a touch of sarcasm. From Bradley's unique New Zealander-gone-Brit perspective on the gaping holes in our beloved democracy to our collective face-palm moments over the U.S. presidential picks—it's a rollercoaster. Hang tight as we unpack why your favorite candidates resemble more of a beach retiree than a beacon of change. Buckle up, because we're about to stir the pot of political disillusionment with a dash of humor and heaps of raw truths! "We end up having just policies that are on the fringe of each side. And, you know, one is maybe more social welfare and then the other one maybe is more geared towards the economy. But the reality is that it's not that way." Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the show and themes 00:50 Bradley's take on politics influenced by his experiences in different countries 03:18 Critiques on the U.S. presidential system 07:01 The fear and possibility of political change 10:37 Discussion on career politicians and their influence 15:23 The role of voters and accountability in politics 19:40 Examination of political systems in New Zealand vs. the U.S. 25:17 Challenges of short electoral terms and their impact 35:51 Conclusion and anticipation for the next episode "Because if you've got all of these other branches of government, like, what are they doing in terms of coming in to try and influence this national stage?" Move the conversation forward on SM: https://www.instagram.com/monicacox.choices/ https://www.facebook.com/alisa.cox.39   We’re here learning and growing alongside you as we move the conversation forward together from the BS that’s crushing authentic voices and keeping many in a loop of self-destruction. We’re here to make better choices consciously and truly understand the connection to our subconscious mind. We’re seeking the questions no one is daring to ask and are here to listen to answers with an open mind & loving heart - are you willing to do the same and help move the conversation forward? Alos, anything written or said about diet and mental health are my opinions, that I have formed over the years, through trial and error, study, reading, listening and observing. What worked for me, may not work for you. I am not a doctor, therapist, nutritionist or dietician and all medical advice should be gotten from a qualified professional. Music by: Coma-Media Bounce