The Electoral College Sucks

[The Fourth Nephite]

What's the point in the year 2012? The candidates spend 90% of their time and money in 10 states. Too bad for the people that live in the other 40 states whose vote doesn't mean much.

If you're a Democrat in Utah, there's no need to vote. Likewise if you're a Republican in Hawaii.

It makes no sense that the majority of US voters might pick one candidate, but the electoral college picks another. This isn't 1803.

For the record, I can't vote for either candidate in good conscience. Obama is pro-abortion and Romney tells you what you want to hear and is out of touch with most Americans.

[MarkGrace]

I feel this way a lot of the time. AA made an argument as to why it's still necessary, and I can see what he's saying. His basic argument is that it distributes the power to elect more proportionally instead of just focusing on urban centers. I do wonder, however, how many people there are -- like myself -- who are located in urban centers and abstain from voting simply because they don't see the point. I think Romney's kind of a weenie, but if I did cast a vote tomorrow, it would probably be for him. But as it stands, there's no point in making my way toward a booth.

[Maximus]

So instead of them spending time in those states, youd rather they spend their time in CA, TX, NY and Chicago? Utah and hawaii would still be ignored, same with the midwest minus chicago, and most of the west minus the coast.

[Flystripper]

I feel this way a lot of the time. AA made an argument as to why it's still necessary, and I can see what he's saying. His basic argument is that it distributes the power to elect more proportionally instead of just focusing on urban centers. I do wonder, however, how many people there are -- like myself -- who are located in urban centers and abstain from voting simply because they don't see the point. I think Romney's kind of a weenie, but if I did cast a vote tomorrow, it would probably be for him. But as it stands, there's no point in making my way toward a booth.

no propositions or local elections that are important to you?

[MarkGrace]

no propositions or local elections that are important to you?

As much as I want to marry a dude and smoke pot on the sidewalk, no.

[USUC]

What's the point in the year 2012? The candidates spend 90% of their time and money in 10 states. Too bad for the people that live in the other 40 states whose vote doesn't mean much.

If you're a Democrat in Utah, there's no need to vote. Likewise if you're a Republican in Hawaii.

It makes no sense that the majority of US voters might pick one candidate, but the electoral college picks another. This isn't 1803.

For the record, I can't vote for either candidate in good conscience. Obama is pro-abortion and Romney tells you what you want to hear and is out of touch with most Americans.

Don't blame the electoral college, blame the state legislators that mandate a winner takes all for their state. Two states have a proportional system among their electoral votes. I like the electoral college and think mob rule from the popular vote is a terrible system.

[The_Douger]

Don't blame the electoral college, blame the state legislators that mandate a winner takes all for their state. Two states have a proportional system among their electoral votes. I like the electoral college and think mob rule from the popular vote is a terrible system.

I would like to see electoral votes given appropriately by district in every state.

Instead of mob rule, it comes down to 20 districts in Ohio. It's one extreme or the other.

[Art Vandelay]

I feel this way a lot of the time. AA made an argument as to why it's still necessary, and I can see what he's saying. His basic argument is that it distributes the power to elect more proportionally instead of just focusing on urban centers. I do wonder, however, how many people there are -- like myself -- who are located in urban centers and abstain from voting simply because they don't see the point. I think Romney's kind of a weenie, but if I did cast a vote tomorrow, it would probably be for him. But as it stands, there's no point in making my way toward a booth.

You don't use mail-in ballots (not to be confused with Gracie, mailing it in), in King county?

[The Fourth Nephite]

Don't blame the electoral college, blame the state legislators that mandate a winner takes all for their state. Two states have a proportional system among their electoral votes. I like the electoral college and think mob rule from the popular vote is a terrible system.

Why do you think "mob rule" is a terrible system?

[Jeff Lebowski]

As much as I want to marry a dude and smoke pot on the sidewalk, no.

Come on, Mr. Lazy Ass. Exercise your right to vote and celebrate democracy! It is a wonderful thing.

[USUC]

Why do you think "mob rule" is a terrible system?

Because you will have 5 or 6 urban centers decide the vote.

And because the electoral college system was inspired by God.

[MarkGrace]

You don't use mail-in ballots (not to be confused with Gracie, mailing it in), in King county?

Maybe? I do get something in the mail. Usually just throw it away in the recycling bin.

[YOhio]

Come on, Mr. Lazy Ass. Exercise your right to vote and celebrate democracy! It is a wonderful thing.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I wasn't talking to you.

[Goatnapper'96]

I feel this way a lot of the time. AA made an argument as to why it's still necessary, and I can see what he's saying. His basic argument is that it distributes the power to elect more proportionally instead of just focusing on urban centers. I do wonder, however, how many people there are -- like myself -- who are located in urban centers and abstain from voting simply because they don't see the point. I think Romney's kind of a weenie, but if I did cast a vote tomorrow, it would probably be for him. But as it stands, there's no point in making my way toward a booth.

Hey Dickhead, you think maybee people are drawing a line in the sand and pledging their lives and sacred honor to protect your right to vote? Get off your fucking ass, stop desecrating their sacrifice and vote. Vote to marry a dude, vote to puff puff give. Vote for 4 more years of Obama or be part of the historic march of Mormonism, I am bully that Romney will do better than Brother Joseph did in 1844, but in any case stop this pedantic bullshit that my vote doesn't count and take charge of the suffrage that so many sacrificed for you to have.

God bless and vote righteously!