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"fixing" the constitution would require new amendments... cynatnite Sep 2019 #1
I know the likelihood is low. cab67 Sep 2019 #4
The 2nd amendment is the only one I would fix... cynatnite Sep 2019 #12
Eliminate the Senate and Electoral College DrToast Sep 2019 #2
I wouldn't mind a Senate that is proportionally representative. maxsolomon Sep 2019 #6
A proportional Senate defeats the entire point of the Senate. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2019 #10
But is the "point" of the Senate valid ? tinrobot Sep 2019 #38
Ok. We simply disagree here. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2019 #54
I think it's useful for checks and balances to have one body with longer terms than the other meadowlander Sep 2019 #67
That's why we have a house of representatives...for proportional representation. n/t cynatnite Sep 2019 #11
That just sounds completely illogical to me DrToast Sep 2019 #13
The house of representatives for proportional representation... cynatnite Sep 2019 #16
The framers designed black people to be slaves DrToast Sep 2019 #18
I gave you the argument. Here's something to clarify it better... cynatnite Sep 2019 #19
I understand it's purpose perfectly well. That doesn't mean it's a good idea DrToast Sep 2019 #20
Doing away with it is a worse idea. n/t cynatnite Sep 2019 #21
Agree to disagree! DrToast Sep 2019 #23
Look at it this way... cynatnite Sep 2019 #25
If there was proportional representation, Mitch would never have happened. tinrobot Sep 2019 #39
We do not have true proportional representation in the House either, we have a first-past-the-post Celerity Sep 2019 #22
I understand, I didn't want to get that specific about it. cynatnite Sep 2019 #27
Why the Senate? cab67 Sep 2019 #7
I can't think of a reason we need it. DrToast Sep 2019 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author cynatnite Sep 2019 #17
How does your idea happen without giving... TidalWave46 Sep 2019 #31
I don't have an answer. cab67 Sep 2019 #48
You clearly don't understand how a bicameral system works. Cuthbert Allgood Sep 2019 #59
I understand it perfectly fine. DrToast Sep 2019 #60
So please do tell why a unicameral system would be better. Cuthbert Allgood Sep 2019 #64
Simple DrToast Sep 2019 #65
Those are changes... Mike Nelson Sep 2019 #3
I'd forgotten about the ERA. cab67 Sep 2019 #5
The only solution to gerrymandering is to start realizing how important your vote ... marble falls Sep 2019 #8
the one real wish qazplm135 Sep 2019 #9
All three are good suggestions. Karadeniz Sep 2019 #15
Very, Very Carefully. MineralMan Sep 2019 #24
A better question might be, how can we fix the GOP? guillaumeb Sep 2019 #26
Can it be fixed? cab67 Sep 2019 #49
A good question. guillaumeb Sep 2019 #66
Some ideas... cos dem Sep 2019 #28
I like #7. 3catwoman3 Sep 2019 #41
I would give Supreme Court justices 12 years. cab67 Sep 2019 #50
Atty General must have 2/3 Maj to get confirmed. No more cronies. Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2019 #29
Several things I wouldn't mind changing, elleng Sep 2019 #30
Reconstitute judiciary. kurtcagle Sep 2019 #32
"Senate and House must approve judicial appointments" Polybius Sep 2019 #45
I'm not sure I agree with the last one. cab67 Sep 2019 #52
My List smb Sep 2019 #33
I like #2 cab67 Sep 2019 #53
This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Sep 2019 #34
Well stated. n/t customerserviceguy Sep 2019 #36
I didn't say this was likely. cab67 Sep 2019 #55
There are only two ways to change the Constitution customerserviceguy Sep 2019 #35
I thought the memory of Bush jr would have prevented Trump. cab67 Sep 2019 #56
Scrap the whole thing except the amendments. GulfCoast66 Sep 2019 #37
That would require a ConCon Polybius Sep 2019 #43
Oh, I know it will not happen in my lifetime. GulfCoast66 Sep 2019 #47
How about lifitng the limit of 435 members for the House? tinrobot Sep 2019 #40
Simplist would be to ban Republicans. LiberalFighter Sep 2019 #42
One party rule is a disaster waiting to happen... Falcata Sep 2019 #44
Civil War II is not a good solution Polybius Sep 2019 #46
Republicans weren't banned back then. LiberalFighter Sep 2019 #57
A second Civil War can be completely different reasons than the first one Polybius Sep 2019 #63
Constitution's fine. Voters need fixing. C_U_L8R Sep 2019 #51
My thoughts NewJeffCT Sep 2019 #58
Wow, where to begin? ecstatic Sep 2019 #61
clarity on whether a sitting president can be indicted lagomorph777 Sep 2019 #62
Mixed member proportional meadowlander Sep 2019 #68
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