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In reply to the discussion: Electoral College Overwhelmingly Favors Republicans, Abolishing Entire System Only Remedy: Study [View all]MarcA
(2,195 posts)67. Very well stated. The evolution of human kind takes steps and the
necessary course corrections. I think the use of the various U.S. States and
nation states themselves can be used in this process. As you stated, it takes time
and destructive revolutions simply impede the process. Perhaps the concepts of
co-ops and other we-the-people approaches could be useful. In the past they have been
the catalyst for much that took root and grew. Principles and values will be of the
up most importance, as even criminal gangs can be well organized. Remembering that
there will always be disagreements, it must be realized that no system will be perfect and
that if the differences should become significant enough an amicable separation is
acceptable. Much more to be said but thank you for your posts.
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Electoral College Overwhelmingly Favors Republicans, Abolishing Entire System Only Remedy: Study [View all]
applegrove
Oct 2019
OP
As I keep saying, we need major structural reform. But the very reasons why we need reform...
Garrett78
Oct 2019
#2
It would be helpful if we had a lower and more equal ratio of representatives:constituents, but...
Garrett78
Oct 2019
#44
There are strong arguments for getting rid of all borders, state and national. As you say...
Garrett78
Oct 2019
#37
If Dump loses the popular, but wins by electoral in '20 this country won't survive it.
roamer65
Oct 2019
#3
I would add one very important caveat, that being IF the Rethugs also retain the Senate in 2020 and
Celerity
Oct 2019
#9
I agree, but I think the possible breakup will come sooner if your scenario becomes reality.
roamer65
Oct 2019
#12
shit wont really hit the fan action-wise until enough people feel the real burn IMHO
Celerity
Oct 2019
#23
The framers likely would have expected the Constitution to have been rewritten by now.
Garrett78
Oct 2019
#39
Better yet would be doing away with the nation-state concept, but it'll take a while...
Garrett78
Oct 2019
#47
There will be civil unrest the likes of which this country has never seen... and rightfully so!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Oct 2019
#32
The country would survive and may even, one day, be stronger than ever. *But*...
Garrett78
Oct 2019
#40
The Electoral College votes the way the States they represent voted. I do not like the EC, but
napi21
Oct 2019
#5
Because most of them are farmers & ranchers who provide our FOOD & MEAT! We NEED their
napi21
Oct 2019
#15
The low population states make bad choices because a large proportion of their populations
diane in sf
Oct 2019
#18
There are sensible ways to ensure justice for smaller states without maintaining...
Garrett78
Oct 2019
#41
so when a state, say Alabama, passes a law that says I can be imprisoned when I have sex w/ my wife
Celerity
Oct 2019
#31
When options are limited by the blatant intransigence of a handful of RW states
Jake Stern
Oct 2019
#65
And to amend the Constitution will require a supermajority of state legislatures...
regnaD kciN
Oct 2019
#38
Yep, it only took a combined margin of 70k votes in WI, MI, and PA to throw the election.
diane in sf
Oct 2019
#21
When is any university going to "survey" the Pentagon, huh? Is the US military planning to be some
ancianita
Oct 2019
#20
We can talk all we want about changing the system. Nothing will get done without majorities in both
YOHABLO
Oct 2019
#30
Can anyone explain why a 'winner take all' system is permitted to exist in some states?
pecosbob
Oct 2019
#63