Swiss Elections & Politics (Next election 2019)

[Franzl]

12:1 seems like something totally unnecessary that makes people feel good because it's "fair", but doesn't really help anyone. I certainly would have voted against it.

Now the minimum guaranteed income that will be voted on next year...that's far more worthy of consideration and actually serves a rational purpose for many. Not sure if I'd vote for it (I'm not informed of the details), but statuatory salary limits are stupid.

[Franzl]

I find it quite interesting that the francophone Switzerland voted "NO" while the german speaking part voted mainly "YES"(excluding Bern and Basel). Is there any reason in particular for that?

German speaking Switzerland always votes more right-wing/conservative/fascist/etc.

[Franzl]

Switzerland, on balance, continues to be one of the better countries in Europe politically speaking.

As long as you're a white, Swiss male....indeed

[Franzl]

Switzerland, on balance, continues to be one of the better countries in Europe politically speaking.

I guess that's the view of a minority on the Atlas Forum.

Working at the local polling station was particularly interesting today. An official delegation from San Sebastian paid us a visit because they wanted to see how direct democracy works in Switzerland. They stayed for quite a long time, asked questions and took many pictures. A few years ago a parliamentary delegation from South Korea visited us, too.

Don't really understand that. What's different about the election administration, whether you're voting on ballot questions or for a parliamentary election?