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SrRd_RacinG 10/29/20 7:49:09 PM #1:	Yes/No/Maybe? --- https://media.giphy.com/media/l3vRn3I4UyDoKyWLC/giphy.gif <cite>SrRd_RacinG posted [p:946472916] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Yes/No/Maybe? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lonestar2000 10/29/20 7:53:31 PM #2:	No --- Rumble Roses. Someone enters the room. Them: O_O Me: What?! I always play games without my pants on!- Inmate 922335 #ImpeachToadDickTrump <cite>Lonestar2000 posted [p:946473099] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>No </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 10/29/20 7:54:28 PM #3:	No --- kin to all that throbs <cite>Antifar posted [p:946473131] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>No</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 10/29/20 7:55:19 PM #4:	Nothing justifies it. Majority should rule on a national level Maybe Republicans can just withdraw to their local elections if they can't handle national level. Don't like it? Too bad <cite>Zikten posted [p:946473163] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Nothing justifies it. Majority should rule on a national level Maybe Republicans can just withdraw to their local elections if they can't handle national level. Don't like it? Too bad</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doom_Art 10/29/20 7:55:54 PM #5:	No. --- Not removing this until Mega Man 64 is released on the Wii Virtual Console. Started on: 12/1/2009 https://imgur.com/mPvcy <cite>Doom_Art posted [p:946473180] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>No. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anteaterking 10/29/20 7:56:51 PM #6:	What am I looking at --- http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg <cite>Anteaterking posted [p:946473214] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>What am I looking at </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Proto_Spark 10/29/20 8:05:36 PM #8:	Anteaterking posted... What am I looking at Zikten posted... Nothing justifies it. Majority should rule on a national level Maybe Republicans can just withdraw to their local elections if they can't handle national level. Don't like it? Too bad <cite>Proto_Spark posted [p:946473510] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Anteaterking posted... </cite> <quote>What am I looking at</quote> Zikten posted... </cite> <quote>Nothing justifies it. Majority should rule on a national level Maybe Republicans can just withdraw to their local elections if they can't handle national level. Don't like it? Too bad</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheGoldenEel 10/29/20 8:05:53 PM #9:	no because empty land shouldnt get a vote (Im assuming this image is of counties that vote Democrat) --- The words of The Golden Eel have been revealed... Games: http://backloggery.com/wrldindstries302 \\ Music: http://www.last.fm/user/DrMorberg/ <cite>TheGoldenEel posted [p:946473520] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>no because empty land shouldnt get a vote (Im assuming this image is of counties that vote Democrat) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sayoria 10/29/20 8:05:59 PM #10:	If Republicans are so against college, why aren't they against the Electoral College? --- Japanese Crack: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5pzggr <cite>Sayoria posted [p:946473525] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>If Republicans are so against college, why aren't they against the Electoral College? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MachineJaipur 10/29/20 8:07:42 PM #11:	Sayoria posted... If Republicans are so against college, why aren't they against the Electoral College? Because they actually get a benefit out of the EC (see: the past 4 years) <cite>MachineJaipur posted [p:946473580] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Sayoria posted... </cite> <quote>If Republicans are so against college, why aren't they against the Electoral College?</quote>Because they actually get a benefit out of the EC (see: the past 4 years) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SrRd_RacinG 10/29/20 8:09:02 PM #12:	I update OP. --- https://media.giphy.com/media/l3vRn3I4UyDoKyWLC/giphy.gif <cite>SrRd_RacinG posted [p:946473632] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>I update OP. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bananana 10/29/20 8:10:32 PM #13:	No, because those populations are not 100% red or blue --- http://error1355.com/ce/Bananana.html <cite>Bananana posted [p:946473683] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>No, because those populations are not 100% red or blue </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Houston 10/29/20 8:11:44 PM #14:	The way the image is displayed helps me support the EC. Apparently some states have no red at all. Who represents them? It's called the United States. I think it's reasonable to give every state a chance and voice on who will run the country. --- "Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory." - Dr Seuss <cite>Houston posted [p:946473730] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>The way the image is displayed helps me support the EC. Apparently some states have no red at all. Who represents them? It's called the United States. I think it's reasonable to give every state a chance and voice on who will run the country. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Atralis 10/29/20 8:12:04 PM #15:	TheGoldenEel posted... no because empty land shouldnt get a vote (Im assuming this image is of counties that vote Democrat) I'm not sure thats even what we are looking at. El Paso county is on there (Colorado Springs) and they are solid Republican. Maybe its just counties with large populations? Colorado may be weird but our electoral map looks more like this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_United_States_presidential_election_in_Colorado#/media/File:Colorado_Presidential_Election_Results_2016.svg Some of the bigger counties up around the ski resorts are fairly liberal while the western slope and the Kansas/Nebraska border are solid red. The Denver area is blue (Boulder is SUPER blue) the Colorado Springs area is red. <cite>Atralis posted [p:946473741] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>TheGoldenEel posted... </cite> <quote>no because empty land shouldnt get a vote (Im assuming this image is of counties that vote Democrat)</quote> I'm not sure thats even what we are looking at. El Paso county is on there (Colorado Springs) and they are solid Republican. Maybe its just counties with large populations? Colorado may be weird but our electoral map looks more like this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_United_States_presidential_election_in_Colorado#/media/File:Colorado_Presidential_Election_Results_2016.svg Some of the bigger counties up around the ski resorts are fairly liberal while the western slope and the Kansas/Nebraska border are solid red. The Denver area is blue (Boulder is SUPER blue) the Colorado Springs area is red. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
theAteam 10/29/20 8:12:06 PM #16:	Houston posted... Who represents them? The Senate --- Buffalo Bills Preseason Prediction: 10-6 2020 Season Record: 5-2 Next game: vs NE <cite>theAteam posted [p:946473743] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Houston posted... </cite> <quote>Who represents them?</quote> The Senate </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Master_Bass 10/29/20 8:13:13 PM #17:	Abolish the EC! --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Master_Bass posted [p:946473777] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Abolish the EC! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_HayleyWilliams 10/29/20 8:15:28 PM #18:	Why should the less populated states decide every election? Because they vote red? We don't use this bullshit in elections at any other level. One person, one vote. Come what may. --- hockeybub89 <cite>_HayleyWilliams posted [p:946473860] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Why should the less populated states decide every election? Because they vote red? We don't use this bullshit in elections at any other level. One person, one vote. Come what may. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alpha218 10/29/20 8:16:01 PM #19:	land can't vote --- I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite user on the Citadel. https://discord.gg/Wgtz2y9 - Come join us for Among Us <cite>Alpha218 posted [p:946473880] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>land can't vote </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mustachedmystic 10/29/20 8:17:44 PM #20:	Houston posted... Who represents them? Their senators, and congress persons, everybody has 2 of the former, and one of the latter. --- Would you buy a book called Suggestions of Acquistion? - Gint <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:946473945] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Houston posted... </cite> <quote>Who represents them?</quote>Their senators, and congress persons, everybody has 2 of the former, and one of the latter. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
littlebro07 10/29/20 8:19:45 PM #21:	Why shouldn't Republican voters in California have a voice in presidential elections --- https://i.imgtc.com/MGGa6Os.gif <cite>littlebro07 posted [p:946473999] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Why shouldn't Republican voters in California have a voice in presidential elections </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Houston 10/29/20 8:20:01 PM #22:	mustachedmystic posted... Their senators, and congress persons, everybody has 2 of the former, and one of the latter. You don't think they should have a say in who gets elected president, though? --- "Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory." - Dr Seuss <cite>Houston posted [p:946474008] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>mustachedmystic posted... </cite> <quote>Their senators, and congress persons, everybody has 2 of the former, and one of the latter.</quote> You don't think they should have a say in who gets elected president, though? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 10/29/20 8:22:01 PM #23:	It justifies giving more power to states or counties imo --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:946474095] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>It justifies giving more power to states or counties imo </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZMythos 10/29/20 8:22:33 PM #24:	Houston posted... You don't think they should have a say in who gets elected president, though? No, he does. That's why he supports abolishing the Electoral College. --- Rainbow Dashing: "it's just star wars" AutumnEspirit: kissu <cite>ZMythos posted [p:946474114] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Houston posted... </cite> <quote>You don't think they should have a say in who gets elected president, though?</quote>No, he does. That's why he supports abolishing the Electoral College. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Intro2Logic 10/29/20 8:23:42 PM #25:	Houston posted... You don't think they should have a say in who gets elected president, though? If enough people agree with them, they do have a say. --- Have you tried thinking rationally? <cite>Intro2Logic posted [p:946474157] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Houston posted... </cite> <quote>You don't think they should have a say in who gets elected president, though?</quote>If enough people agree with them, they do have a say. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
InhumaneRaider 10/29/20 8:23:58 PM #26:	Maybe republicans shouldn't run on such shit policies to where most of the country is liberal? --- Officer, I promise, she's a 300-year-old Vampire Dragon. Oh, go put a canoli up your holey. <cite>InhumaneRaider posted [p:946474168] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Maybe republicans shouldn't run on such shit policies to where most of the country is liberal? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Evening_Dragon 10/29/20 8:24:13 PM #27:	Houston posted... You don't think they should have a say in who gets elected president, though? More say than other people? No, not at all. Democracy is supposed to work by majority, and yet the only thing the EC does now is subvert majority. --- https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ Guide, it's Guide, it's that Guide <cite>Evening_Dragon posted [p:946474175] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Houston posted... </cite> <quote>You don't think they should have a say in who gets elected president, though?</quote> More say than other people? No, not at all. Democracy is supposed to work by majority, and yet the only thing the EC does now is subvert majority. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iPhone_7 10/29/20 8:32:03 PM #28:	If we get rid of the electoral college then well have tyranny of the majority, so we should instead continue settling for tyranny of the minority. --- Sig User Logic https://imgur.com/lA5fm7w <cite>iPhone_7 posted [p:946474460] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>If we get rid of the electoral college then well have tyranny of the majority, so we should instead continue settling for tyranny of the minority. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mustachedmystic 10/29/20 8:51:25 PM #29:	Houston posted... You don't think they should have a say in who gets elected president, though? If they are eligible to vote, they have a say. That is unless they are a Democrat in a red state, or a Republican in a blue state --- Would you buy a book called Suggestions of Acquistion? - Gint <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:946475116] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Houston posted... </cite> <quote>You don't think they should have a say in who gets elected president, though?</quote> If they are eligible to vote, they have a say. That is unless they are a Democrat in a red state, or a Republican in a blue state </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KINDERFELD 10/29/20 8:53:01 PM #30:	No, not with how deceptive and dishonest the zoning practices are. --- the polyfilla way look strong in the weakness of the gaps <cite>KINDERFELD posted [p:946475187] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>No, not with how deceptive and dishonest the zoning practices are. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wetterdew 10/29/20 8:53:25 PM #31:	The existence of social media and the internet, and the easy availability of campaign speeches and rallies mean that it shouldn't really matter where a candidate is rallying. Their message can spread on the internet better. Which is a huge part of why the electoral college isn't needed. --- rip to all the animals killed in wildfires. <cite>Wetterdew posted [p:946475207] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>The existence of social media and the internet, and the easy availability of campaign speeches and rallies mean that it shouldn't really matter where a candidate is rallying. Their message can spread on the internet better. Which is a huge part of why the electoral college isn't needed. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I Like Toast 10/29/20 8:53:57 PM #32:	yes, it also supports redistribution of votes across states and why it shouldn't be winner takes all. A national election should reflect national values. The current EC does not do that and a pure popular vote would not do it either --- If you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all https://mikelikesthis.net the blog no one asked for is back <cite>I Like Toast posted [p:946475225] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>yes, it also supports redistribution of votes across states and why it shouldn't be winner takes all. A national election should reflect national values. The current EC does not do that and a pure popular vote would not do it either </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Dream87 10/29/20 8:56:07 PM #33:	1 person 1 vote --- <cite>Blue_Dream87 posted [p:946475308] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>1 person 1 vote </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zero_Destroyer 10/29/20 8:57:12 PM #34:	i don't support affirmative action for rural communities, no --- Enjoy movies and television? Check out my blog! I do reviews and analyses. http://fictionrantreview.wordpress.com/ (The Force Awakens spoiler review up!) <cite>Zero_Destroyer posted [p:946475348] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>i don't support affirmative action for rural communities, no </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
monkmith 10/29/20 9:01:24 PM #35:	florida and texas are becoming more and more democratic each year. first time they vote blue in an election, think republicans will keep digging their heels in and supporting the EC? --- Taarsidath-an halsaam. Quando il gioco e finito, il re e il pedone vanno nella stessa scatola <cite>monkmith posted [p:946475513] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>florida and texas are becoming more and more democratic each year. first time they vote blue in an election, think republicans will keep digging their heels in and supporting the EC? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Garioshi 10/29/20 9:02:57 PM #36:	No --- "I play with myself" - Darklit_Minuet, 2018 <cite>Garioshi posted [p:946475573] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>No </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 10/29/20 9:06:08 PM #37:	monkmith posted... florida and texas are becoming more and more democratic each year. first time they vote blue in an election, think republicans will keep digging their heels in and supporting the EC? It's only been two elections since the last time Florida voted blue --- https://imgur.com/VeNBg https://imgur.com/gd5jC8q https://imgur.com/PKIy7 https://imgur.com/3p29JqP <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:946475701] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>monkmith posted... </cite> <quote>florida and texas are becoming more and more democratic each year. first time they vote blue in an election, think republicans will keep digging their heels in and supporting the EC?</quote>It's only been two elections since the last time Florida voted blue </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Compsognathus 10/29/20 9:07:46 PM #38:	My vote in Kansas City should be worth exactly as much as someone's vote in NYC or Dallas or Billings, or wherever. --- Gheb is my other account <cite>Compsognathus posted [p:946475763] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>My vote in Kansas City should be worth exactly as much as someone's vote in NYC or Dallas or Billings, or wherever. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sktgamer_13dude 10/29/20 9:09:04 PM #39:	Houston posted... The way the image is displayed helps me support the EC. Apparently some states have no red at all. Who represents them? It's called the United States. I think it's reasonable to give every state a chance and voice on who will run the country. until you realize all the Republicans in blue states have basically no say in the presidential race. Theres a lot of red voters in eastern WA/OR and throughout California but their vote literally doesnt matter for president because those states will never turn red. --- https://imgur.com/jWVrg9U https://imgur.com/g2efUtT https://imgur.com/5dOwhaP https://imgur.com/LVdqu8J Go Cougs and M's #DI4B <cite>sktgamer_13dude posted [p:946475811] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Houston posted...</cite> <quote>The way the image is displayed helps me support the EC. Apparently some states have no red at all. Who represents them? It's called the United States. I think it's reasonable to give every state a chance and voice on who will run the country. </quote> until you realize all the Republicans in blue states have basically no say in the presidential race. Theres a lot of red voters in eastern WA/OR and throughout California but their vote literally doesnt matter for president because those states will never turn red.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
monkmith 10/29/20 9:10:21 PM #40:	UnholyMudcrab posted... It's only been two elections since the last time Florida voted blue 2008 election was an outlier. but its more proof the state is shifting blue. --- Taarsidath-an halsaam. Quando il gioco e finito, il re e il pedone vanno nella stessa scatola <cite>monkmith posted [p:946475851] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>UnholyMudcrab posted... </cite> <quote>It's only been two elections since the last time Florida voted blue</quote>2008 election was an outlier. but its more proof the state is shifting blue. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 10/29/20 9:11:15 PM #41:	monkmith posted... 2008 election was an outlier. but its more proof the state is shifting blue. And 2012? --- https://imgur.com/VeNBg https://imgur.com/gd5jC8q https://imgur.com/PKIy7 https://imgur.com/3p29JqP <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:946475878] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>monkmith posted... </cite> <quote>2008 election was an outlier. but its more proof the state is shifting blue.</quote>And 2012? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
monkmith 10/29/20 9:13:15 PM #42:	UnholyMudcrab posted... And 2012? ok, hows this. actually shifting blue, which would include senators and a governor. its apparently been 20 years since the last democratic governor. --- Taarsidath-an halsaam. Quando il gioco e finito, il re e il pedone vanno nella stessa scatola <cite>monkmith posted [p:946475966] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>UnholyMudcrab posted... </cite> <quote>And 2012?</quote>ok, hows this. actually shifting blue, which would include senators and a governor. its apparently been 20 years since the last democratic governor. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Houston 10/29/20 9:14:54 PM #43:	mustachedmystic posted... If they are eligible to vote, they have a say. That is unless they are a Democrat in a red state, or a Republican in a blue state That's a fair point. I can see it from both sides. But I would still lean towards the EC given the way our states are set up and it's something that seems to be intended by the founding fathers. I do take comfort in knowing that even if you're a Democrat in a red city or a Republican in a blue city, your vote still counts towards the state's. If it were 1 person 1 vote, the higher populations in select areas would determine it and I feel it just doesn't give everyone a representation. There's people with different experiences and different needs that are nowhere near a city. --- "Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory." - Dr Seuss <cite>Houston posted [p:946476033] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>mustachedmystic posted... </cite> <quote>If they are eligible to vote, they have a say. That is unless they are a Democrat in a red state, or a Republican in a blue state</quote> That's a fair point. I can see it from both sides. But I would still lean towards the EC given the way our states are set up and it's something that seems to be intended by the founding fathers. I do take comfort in knowing that even if you're a Democrat in a red city or a Republican in a blue city, your vote still counts towards the state's. If it were 1 person 1 vote, the higher populations in select areas would determine it and I feel it just doesn't give everyone a representation. There's people with different experiences and different needs that are nowhere near a city. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EffectAndCause 10/29/20 9:20:49 PM #44:	Who gives a shit about landmass relative to population? --- "WWE decisions make me root for AEW, AEW fans make me root for WWE." - EffectAndCause, 2019 https://imgur.com/wMshiEN <cite>EffectAndCause posted [p:946476255] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Who gives a shit about landmass relative to population? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_HayleyWilliams 10/29/20 9:21:35 PM #45:	Houston posted... That's a fair point. I can see it from both sides. But I would still lean towards the EC given the way our states are set up and it's something that seems to be intended by the founding fathers. I do take comfort in knowing that even if you're a Democrat in a red city or a Republican in a blue city, your vote still counts towards the state's. If it were 1 person 1 vote, the higher populations in select areas would determine it and I feel it just doesn't give everyone a representation. There's people with different experiences and different needs that are nowhere near a city. That's what Congress is for, and also a good case against the two-party system. Does everyones that lives in an urban, suburban, or rural area have the same values? Is everyone that voted red or blue truly in agreeance? --- hockeybub89 <cite>_HayleyWilliams posted [p:946476278] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Houston posted... </cite> <quote>That's a fair point. I can see it from both sides. But I would still lean towards the EC given the way our states are set up and it's something that seems to be intended by the founding fathers. I do take comfort in knowing that even if you're a Democrat in a red city or a Republican in a blue city, your vote still counts towards the state's. If it were 1 person 1 vote, the higher populations in select areas would determine it and I feel it just doesn't give everyone a representation. There's people with different experiences and different needs that are nowhere near a city.</quote>That's what Congress is for, and also a good case against the two-party system. Does everyones that lives in an urban, suburban, or rural area have the same values? Is everyone that voted red or blue truly in agreeance? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rikiaz 10/29/20 9:22:44 PM #46:	Houston posted... If it were 1 person 1 vote, the higher populations in select areas would determine it and I feel it just doesn't give everyone a representation. There's people with different experiences and different needs that are nowhere near a city. So we allow empty land to be a hugely determining factor in the elections instead? The majority of the population gets screwed over by large chucks of land with smaller populations? And nearly every election comes down to the same few swing states being the deciding factor. --- From the depths, the thing they called Worm King did rise. Nirn itself did scream in the Mages' and Necromancers' war. <cite>Rikiaz posted [p:946476309] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Houston posted... </cite> <quote>If it were 1 person 1 vote, the higher populations in select areas would determine it and I feel it just doesn't give everyone a representation. There's people with different experiences and different needs that are nowhere near a city.</quote>So we allow empty land to be a hugely determining factor in the elections instead? The majority of the population gets screwed over by large chucks of land with smaller populations? And nearly every election comes down to the same few swing states being the deciding factor. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EffectAndCause 10/29/20 9:23:47 PM #47:	Pretty sure the idea of free healthcare and education are universal values for city poor people and country poor people. --- "WWE decisions make me root for AEW, AEW fans make me root for WWE." - EffectAndCause, 2019 https://imgur.com/wMshiEN <cite>EffectAndCause posted [p:946476346] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Pretty sure the idea of free healthcare and education are universal values for city poor people and country poor people. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
au_gold 10/29/20 9:24:45 PM #48:	Zikten posted... Nothing justifies it. --- Let me talk to your mother. Get your mother please. <cite>au_gold posted [p:946476386] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Zikten posted... </cite> <quote>Nothing justifies it.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 10/29/20 9:28:23 PM #49:	Rikiaz posted... So we allow empty land to be a hugely determining factor in the elections instead? The majority of the population gets screwed over by large chucks of land with smaller populations? And nearly every election comes down to the same few swing states being the deciding factor. How much smaller is smaller? We talking 51/49 or 60/40 or what? It'd be messed up if 51% made 49% not matter Might not be a good reason to discount votes, but it'd show a flawed system at least --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:946476526] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>Rikiaz posted... </cite> <quote>So we allow empty land to be a hugely determining factor in the elections instead? The majority of the population gets screwed over by large chucks of land with smaller populations? And nearly every election comes down to the same few swing states being the deciding factor.</quote> How much smaller is smaller? We talking 51/49 or 60/40 or what? It'd be messed up if 51% made 49% not matter Might not be a good reason to discount votes, but it'd show a flawed system at least </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nu_Titan 10/29/20 9:37:52 PM #50:	When they created the electoral college, the US was a much different country with far far less informed eligible voters. The founders thought that most voters wouldn't know much about the national candidates only their local officials. This doesn't apply in the age of television and internet. The smaller population states already have huge power through the Senate. ... <cite>Nu_Titan posted [p:946476912] in IMAGE: doe... [t:79072490]...</cite> <quote>When they created the electoral college, the US was a much different country with far far less informed eligible voters. The founders thought that most voters wouldn't know much about the national candidates only their local officials. This doesn't apply in the age of television and internet. The smaller population states already have huge power through the Senate. ... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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