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In reply to the discussion: It's ridiculous that each state gets two Senators, regardless of population... [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)55. Since states are not equal in size, it's always going to be unfair
but ironically it is to "protect" small states and now it turns out it gives small states the disproportionate power. The House can be dominated by people from large states (though they won't all be the same, not every California house member is a liberal Democrat and there can be a liberal from urban areas of a red state). But the Senate advantages small population states over large, which is not really a big improvement.
Theorizing about a solution, it might involve not letting the Senate block legislation by not voting on it, not using the filibuster, and not being able to block an overwhelming House vote.
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It's ridiculous that each state gets two Senators, regardless of population... [View all]
polichick
Jan 2020
OP
The 2 senator representation made a lot more sense with the 13 states at that time
ooky
Feb 2020
#73
Population distribution in the 18th century was exactly why we got this system.
Steelrolled
Feb 2020
#29
Yup, both the Senate and the Electoral College are outdated. We need a full overhaul
coti
Jan 2020
#11
What if some Senate a-hole representing a minority party decided the Constitution and truth
coti
Feb 2020
#87
Why are arbitrary lines on the ground represented at all, when it's people that matter? nt
coti
Feb 2020
#77
Yes. This is obvious. Sometimes people try to defend it, but there's no rational defense.
DanTex
Feb 2020
#31
Now these Senators represent the interests of the corporations and wealthy donors...
polichick
Feb 2020
#39
Yep -Likely the same for most govt reps - lots of gain to be made being in a position of power.
jmg257
Feb 2020
#41
Or maybe we reduce the power of the federal govt, so the states have more power, as was originally
jmg257
Feb 2020
#70
Be careful what we ask for. Not disagreeing on need for reforms, but elements of the right have
Cognitive_Resonance
Feb 2020
#43
If you want a true democracy, we need to get rid of all these elected officials
hughee99
Feb 2020
#48