Mike
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Because I believe in one person, one vote. It shouldn't matter where they live. Every other elected office and ballot issue in America is a popular vote. Just one elected office is not. The past is the past, but we can still speak to our elected representatives, and ask them to eliminate the EC or hopefully states with another 105 Electoral votes will pass the "National Vote" legislation.
As for campaign strategies, with social media, TV, etc. like I needed the candidates to come to CA to make up my mind? I saw them everyday on TV. A personal appearance would make no difference. And they would have to fight in 50 states, not 5 or 6. Like the primaries.
The only difference to me is that more voters would go to the polls if their votes actually counted. Votes are suppressed when you know or think you know the outcome is a foregone conclusion.
It wasn't even close in CA and, as I said before, but for the importance of some local candidates, parcel taxes and state propositions, I might not have voted at all.
^^^:laugh::laugh::laugh:
This is going to happen 01/20/17 @ 1230 hrs!
Culberson Cuts Off Federal Grant Funding to Sanctuary Cities | John Culberson - U.S. House of Representatives
Culberson Cuts Off Federal Grant Funding to Sanctuary Cities | John Culberson - U.S. House of Representatives
It's simple, if a state wants federal money, they will now need to follow federal law. 
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epper:What a novel concept, obey the law, amazing.
Hey Jeff, thanks for the info. There's a lot of stuff there (mainly all to be honest) unless you were a history major, that we never learned about. Fascinating stuff..
It's been 50+ years since I learned about our electoral system, and lots of important things have been "forgotten" since those high school years.
I find it easier to understand my failure to remember things (after all, as we age the brain tissue hardens and it becomes harder to not only remember new information, but also to retrieve previously learned information) than it is to understand why someone would persevere in "blind loyalty" to a system that has been outdated for a century just because of some historical figures who helped formulate the system. That's like saying the only cars we should own are those that were built by Pete Brock...not that I wouldn't love to own one of them :stunned:
Cheers!
Doug
Heaven help us! If it's a choice between those two bozos I may just quit voting (NOT)!!!
However, if you'd have asked me 4 years ago if there were any possibility that our POTUS elect would be named "Trump", I'd have laughed at the thought...so, perhaps??????
Uggghhhhh!
Cheers, Keith!
Doug
However, if you'd have asked me 4 years ago if there were any possibility that our POTUS elect would be named "Trump", I'd have laughed at the thought...so, perhaps??????
Uggghhhhh!
Cheers, Keith!
Doug
Actually, I think "The Rock" Dwayne Johnson will be my choice for 2020.
I've been thinking about this 12A bit......
I suggest we compromise.
The progressive left gets repeal of 12A.
The center/right gets to audit/ purge voter rolls every 4 years and proof of US citizenship must be displayed to register and to vote.
Deal?
I suggest we compromise.
The progressive left gets repeal of 12A.
The center/right gets to audit/ purge voter rolls every 4 years and proof of US citizenship must be displayed to register and to vote.
Deal?
Jeff Young
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I love delusional right wing nutters who think they are "center right."
I still think the Electoral College has a place. I also know from studies and FACTS that your concern -- some crazy belief that millions of illegals voted -- is simply not true. The Bush Administration's Justice Department did a comprehensive study on voter fraud and found.....only a miniscule amount.
But I wold like to know the source of your believe that we have illegals and others who shouldn't voting on a regular basis? Infowars? Breitbart? Why would you make it hard for the poorest and most disadvantaged of our citizens to vote?
P.S. - you have to show proof of US citizenship to register NOW.
I still think the Electoral College has a place. I also know from studies and FACTS that your concern -- some crazy belief that millions of illegals voted -- is simply not true. The Bush Administration's Justice Department did a comprehensive study on voter fraud and found.....only a miniscule amount.
But I wold like to know the source of your believe that we have illegals and others who shouldn't voting on a regular basis? Infowars? Breitbart? Why would you make it hard for the poorest and most disadvantaged of our citizens to vote?
P.S. - you have to show proof of US citizenship to register NOW.
Jeff Young
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Ater this year? Entirely possible.
Jeff Young
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True that, and I was.
And you are right, that is fine (not knowing this stuff). I should have said that as well. Well, it's fine unless you start discussing it as if you know what the history was when you actually don't lo.
Is it a heavy flow day Ms Young?
Do you have something against auditing voter rolls to ensure that they are as legitimate as you seem to think? How could it not be a good idea?
Typical "tolerance" of opposing views I see, again you ALWAYS make me laugh!!!
Hahahahaha hahahahaha hahahahaha......Cheers!
Do you have something against auditing voter rolls to ensure that they are as legitimate as you seem to think? How could it not be a good idea?
Typical "tolerance" of opposing views I see, again you ALWAYS make me laugh!!!
Hahahahaha hahahahaha hahahahaha......Cheers!
So now we have heavy duty insults being traded. Does this help the debate? Does this exchange assist foreigners (like me) understand US politics?
No.
It seems only to add benefit to your enemies who seem to be growing on a daily basis.. :thumbsdown:
Wise up guys!
And yes, I do understand that potentially, I would be speaking German if it wasn't for y'all, but honestly, it's starting to look like the better option..:lipsrsealed:
No.
It seems only to add benefit to your enemies who seem to be growing on a daily basis.. :thumbsdown:
Wise up guys!
And yes, I do understand that potentially, I would be speaking German if it wasn't for y'all, but honestly, it's starting to look like the better option..:lipsrsealed:
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