Truth Detector (02-26-2020)
The president is supposed to be decided by the electoral college. The Constitution never included (and still does not) any mention of the people having any role in this process. But the people do essentially decide the presidency by determining which candidate receives their state's electoral votes. It is not decided by who wins the most states but a majority of electoral votes.The system insures more widespread support.
When you say "often the people pick a Democrat, but the Republican still wins...." How often does that happen?
Truth Detector (02-26-2020)
3 times. But the constitution was not implementing the electoral college for enlightened reasons. It was to get slave states in the union. I don't think preserving that is worthwhile. It has long outlived its purpose. It now is taking the election from the top vote getter. I am sure the founders did not want that.
About 30 years ago, you could have got Repubs and Dems to abolish it. It was just too much trouble to do it. Changing the constitution is a big job that not only requires the house and senate vote but 3/4rs of the states to ratify.
In 1970, there was a joint resolution to change it. But some senators said it worked for a couple of centuries, why change it. Now we know why.
Yes, only 3 (although some would include 1824 and 1876). My point is that it has not been "often." The electoral college has other benefits unrelated to any slavery issues by requiring more widespread support across the country. Regardless of the original intent, we have to look at current benefits.
I don't think we could have ever gotten 3/4 of the states to ratify an amendment to abolish it.
What winning percentage would be required in a direct popular vote?
Truth Detector (02-26-2020)
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Truth Detector (02-26-2020)
"When government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny."
A lie doesn't become the truth, wrong doesn't become right, and evil doesn't become good just because it is accepted by a majority.
Author: Booker T. Washington
"When government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny."
A lie doesn't become the truth, wrong doesn't become right, and evil doesn't become good just because it is accepted by a majority.
Author: Booker T. Washington
"When government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny."
A lie doesn't become the truth, wrong doesn't become right, and evil doesn't become good just because it is accepted by a majority.
Author: Booker T. Washington
"When government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny."
A lie doesn't become the truth, wrong doesn't become right, and evil doesn't become good just because it is accepted by a majority.
Author: Booker T. Washington
"When government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny."
A lie doesn't become the truth, wrong doesn't become right, and evil doesn't become good just because it is accepted by a majority.
Author: Booker T. Washington
morality is a set of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that facilitate voluntary, cooperative and mutually beneficial relationships.
Trump Wins,
by definition https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/trump
"When government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny."
A lie doesn't become the truth, wrong doesn't become right, and evil doesn't become good just because it is accepted by a majority.
Author: Booker T. Washington
morality is a set of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that facilitate voluntary, cooperative and mutually beneficial relationships.
Trump Wins,
by definition https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/trump
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