Pirate Party Germany gains a seat!

Bersekr · Joined: 02 Jun 2009 Posts: 21

"If the Pirates want it, I will now also a member," said Tauss at a rally against the censorship of the Internet prior to the SPD Party headquarters.

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Zblewski · Joined: 27 Dec 2008 Posts: 31 Location: Greater Sudbury, ON

Hooray for representation in the Bundstag! Joerg Tauss has made a great decision.

Make sure to congratulate the Pirates of Germany!

Georges · Joined: 07 May 2009 Posts: 3

Before any party outside of the so called established parties; Liberals, CRAP, NDP, Bloc, have any chance at a seat, this country needs an election reform.

The election system we have, dates back to around the days of King James I, and is slightly out date.

Europe has had Proportional Representation for almost 50 years, actually there are over 60 countries that use some form of this system. Until the will of the people is represented we have very little democracy in this or any other country for that matter.

I would say one of the first steps along this road would be to quiz your MP, MLA about their stand on Proportional Representation and then state point blank that unless thy openly support PR they will not get your vote.