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To: cripplecreek

Of course — absolutely not — the Electoral College system should not be undone. If the smaller states realize what will happen to their vote and how it won’t count any longer, then they certainly won’t be for it.

In addition, if you went that way — all a Candidate would have to do is campaign in about ten locations in the United States — all in the top 10 major metro areas and he would pretty much carry the election. There would be no reason to campaign in the smaller states. And the Federal level of government would exclusively represent about 10 largest metro areas and none of the rest of the country.

People should be aware of that. The founding fathers were right in setting up the Electoral College for electing the President.


14 posted on 01/16/2009 7:50:18 PM PST by Star Traveler
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To: Star Traveler

I hear ya, but this is a bit alarming.

Never have we had such a one-sided system in history until now - the Dems have both Congress and Senate .. dam-near full-proof to pass through whatever the heck they like.

Not good, people should be very aware of our civil liberties and in getting them taken.


18 posted on 01/16/2009 7:52:50 PM PST by jetxnet
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To: Star Traveler

The national popular vote thing is especially insidious because it allows people to have their votes counted as normal but forces the electors to vote with pact members.

Regional voting but I’m sure that’s just one step.


24 posted on 01/16/2009 8:00:31 PM PST by cripplecreek (The poor bastards have us surrounded.)
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