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Posted on 10/9/18 at 5:35 pm to cahoots
Posted on 10/9/18 at 5:35 pm to cahoots
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The problem is that you “fundamentally” do not understand what I am saying.
I completely understand what you are saying; it’s just wrong.
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I know that the small states went to the constitutional convention and cried that they wouldn’t have any power in federal elections. So they got the EC. I get it.
You are mixing up the discussions about the legislative branch with the EC. The EC combines both ideas of great compromise and the power of the subunits over the federal government.
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Posted on 10/9/18 at 5:36 pm to SquatchDawg
quote:To cure concentrated power.
Seriously...why should the citizens in the blue areas above dictate policy to the rest of us?
Posted on 10/9/18 at 5:37 pm to GeorgeWest
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The reason for the EC is to keep the POTUS office from being popularly decided. It has little to do with state power.
Some of you people need to pick up a History book
Posted on 10/9/18 at 5:38 pm to cahoots
quote:Muh anti-federalism!
I’m talking about redrawing the entire electoral college, not based on state lines at all. Based on county.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 5:39 pm to cahoots
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As I said before the electoral college doesn’t benefit rural voters. It benefits rural voters in certain states with low populations. It does nothing for small town folks in Texas or New York.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 5:39 pm to cahoots
had the conversation today on the links with a liberal friend of mine....this issue and others, like the power of the senate to block legislation or advance,....he is ok with CA and New England decided policy for heartland America or about 75% of the counties.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 5:41 pm to 3nOut
quote:Wonder how he feels about the popular vote now?
Thanks for reminding me. I don’t normally downvote but when I do it’s for really stupid shite. 235 now.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 5:41 pm to el Gaucho
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Why would you live in a blue state
Because they probably think their water and air are only clean within their borders.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 5:46 pm to cahoots
quote:Your contention is does not match data. No intelligent politician would neglect populated centers for rural centers. That would be ... idiotic political suicide.
My contention is that the EC does more harm than good by putting a laser focus on certain areas during national elections.
quote:The electoral system was never created to satisfy muh feels.
It alienates a lot of Americans, including rural and urban folks who don’t live in a handful of areas
This post was edited on 10/9/18 at 5:46 pm
Posted on 10/9/18 at 5:47 pm to cuyahoga tiger
quote:Tyranny is awesome when you’re on the side in power!
liberal ....he is ok with CA and New England decided policy for heartland America or about 75% of the counties.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 6:26 pm to cuyahoga tiger
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had the conversation today on the links with a liberal friend of mine....this issue and others, like the power of the senate to block legislation or advance,....he is ok with CA and New England decided policy for heartland America or about 75% of the counties.
How many times do I have to explain that the majority of the “heartland” does not benefit from the EC? The only places that benefit are small states. Not the entire heartland. A fraction of it. A small percentage.
This post was edited on 10/9/18 at 6:27 pm
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