I believe that our system is fundamentally flawed because of the reasons above, that is why we've morons such as Dempsey and Cullen running the country because of this mentality , it is time for national interests to take forefront
I'm not sure I 100% agree it's a complete flaw. To some extent they are just glorified councillors, but then people have a right to have their local issues and needs addressed and represented at a national level. Yes this can mean someone without a "bigger picture" view misses out in favour of the perons who's going to fix the pot holes, but then what's the alternative?
The UK has slipped down to this parachute MP route where certain candidates are picked to stand not because they are seen as good politicians rather than coming from the local area. Local issues are largely ignored, but I don't see any dramatic improvement in the running of a national government from cherry picked candidates.
Democracy will always have its flaws, but it really is the best we have.