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Old 11-15-2016, 04:11 PM
 
Location: LEAVING CD
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Good old Babs Boxer FLD-CA (far left democrat-CA) has decided elections are not fair given that her choice lost so she wants to change the rules of the game that have been in force since the nation was founded.
Can't democrats lose gracefully like they always scream/rant that others should do?

Senator Boxer to Introduce Bill to Eliminate Electoral College | NBC Southern California
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Old 11-15-2016, 04:13 PM
 
Location: So Cal
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In not really in favor of the electoral college but it does have a purpose. Otherwise just that large population centers would dictate the vote too much.
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Old 11-15-2016, 04:16 PM
 
Location: One of the 13 original colonies.
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In not really in favor of the electoral college but it does have a purpose. Otherwise just that large population centers would dictate the vote too much.


That's exactly why it is needed. The founding fathers had it figured out, and it works well.
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Old 11-15-2016, 04:17 PM
 
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In not really in favor of the electoral college but it does have a purpose. Otherwise just that large population centers would dictate the vote too much.
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Old 11-15-2016, 04:18 PM
 
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Doubt that bill gets out of committee.
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Old 11-15-2016, 04:19 PM
 
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No "bill" can change the Consitution, an Amendment is needed.

political posturing here.
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Old 11-15-2016, 04:22 PM
 
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Good old Babs Boxer FLD-CA (far left democrat-CA) has decided elections are not fair given that her choice lost so she wants to change the rules of the game that have been in force since the nation was founded.
Can't democrats lose gracefully like they always scream/rant that others should do?

Senator Boxer to Introduce Bill to Eliminate Electoral College | NBC Southern California
Another progressive who doesn't like the protections of our system and wants "American Idol" like contests where only the densely populated cities decide everything for everyone.

She is such an Anti-American idiot.
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Old 11-15-2016, 04:37 PM
 
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No "bill" can change the Consitution, an Amendment is needed.

political posturing here.
And said amendment would never pass. The electoral college ultimately benefits most states.
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Old 11-15-2016, 04:39 PM
 
Location: So Cal
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No "bill" can change the Consitution, an Amendment is needed.

political posturing here.
Yep. I was sorta thinking the same thing.

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Another progressive who doesn't like the protections of our system and wants "American Idol" like contests where only the densely populated cities decide everything for everyone.

She is such an Anti-American idiot.
California is full of nutty people. I know, I was born and raised here. I wanna get out while it's still semi-sane here. I don't see a bright future for the middle class in this state.
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Old 11-15-2016, 04:41 PM
 
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Just secede already, then they can have any system they want.
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