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No it was not

Posted on: September 17, 2024 at 09:15:01 CT

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It was put in place for two reasons - distrust of the average person, and to help protect the minorities. But there was a backdrop of intentional limited government, which has been completely destroyed

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It is truly sad how many here and elsewhere decry - 4TigersinMichigan MU - 9/17 08:37:47

I would be for one man one vote - El-ahrairah BAMA - 9/17 09:44:34

an interesting requirement to vote might be - o'lineydisciple MU - 9/17 12:01:21

lol(nm) - meatiger MU - 9/17 09:49:05

Or we could go back to what worked for centuries.: monarchy(nm) - El-ahrairah BAMA - 9/17 09:50:34

We are getting closer to that now(nm) - meatiger MU - 9/17 09:52:23

We are not getting closer to a monarchy (nm) - Bosalphus KC - 9/17 09:55:19

RE: We are not getting closer to a monarchy (nm) - meatiger MU - 9/17 10:01:46

that's not a monarchy, meat (nm) - 90Tiger STL - 9/17 11:34:08

You might have a point on EO authority, but the presidential - CulturedDan KC - 9/17 10:05:02

we are not(nm) - CulturedDan KC - 9/17 09:54:27

RE: we are not(nm) - meatiger MU - 9/17 09:55:54

Progs already think we elect kings and queens - Wildcat KSU - 9/17 09:54:23

Meh, it's all corrupt and always has been. The sad truth - Diamond Dave MU

- 9/17 09:37:36

As *they were* founded. - ummmm MU - 9/17 09:35:35

I argue only from this standpoint - 4TigersinMichigan MU - 9/17 10:33:06

Wrong (nm) - pickle MU

- 9/17 10:44:30

yes, a confederation of independent countries - pickle MU

- 9/17 09:37:21

Welcome back, pickle. - ummmm MU - 9/17 10:01:58

Thanks! - pickle MU

- 9/17 10:30:51

Try Peter Pan Creamy smooth next time.(nm) - Toger STL - 9/17 08:52:49

WTF is the matter with you(nm) - redngray MU - 9/17 09:04:26

RE: WTF is the matter with you(nm) - Wildcat KSU - 9/17 09:33:52

RE: WTF is the matter with you(nm) - BH O'bonga MU - 9/17 09:10:15

Agreed. The failure of journalism and education is cause. - RHAYWORTH MU - 9/17 08:51:49

The objection is not based on principle. It's because the - hokie VT - 9/17 08:51:03

Correct - 4TigersinMichigan MU - 9/17 08:54:00

And you think the GOP - meatiger MU - 9/17 08:52:58

you're as predictable as the sun rising in the East, meat - 90Tiger STL - 9/17 09:00:58

It has only become a relative advantage or disadvantage - KC rules MU - 9/17 09:11:33

and this recent phenomena is precisely why the EC is - 90Tiger STL - 9/17 11:25:04

Which is exactly why it was put in place. (nm) - Outsider MU - 9/17 09:13:06

It was not born out of principle but rather - KC rules MU - 9/17 09:17:48

water is wet (nm) - 90Tiger STL - 9/17 11:25:26

No it was not - meatiger MU - 9/17 09:15:01

Yes it was. The founders were divided as to how our - Outsider MU - 9/17 09:26:31

There were only 13 states then - meatiger MU - 9/17 09:39:55

This might help… - Outsider MU - 9/17 09:45:38

Yes, I get all that - meatiger MU - 9/17 09:48:49

RE: you're as predictable as the sun rising in the East, meat - meatiger MU - 9/17 09:04:57

You haven't backed your claim that "pubs would hate it too!" - 90Tiger STL - 9/17 11:26:53

And that’s important to you? It’s either you believe in the - Outsider MU - 9/17 08:55:55

To me, the voting system is not the problem - meatiger MU - 9/17 08:58:16

Yes, the candidates we have are crap, that we can agree…. - Outsider MU - 9/17 09:08:40

RE: Yes, the candidates we have are crap, that we can agree…. - meatiger MU - 9/17 09:13:15

Of course it does. The dumber and more dependent the… - Outsider MU - 9/17 09:19:09

RE: Of course it does. The dumber and more dependent the… - meatiger MU - 9/17 09:30:26

Yes, this is exactly what happens. And that will not change - Outsider MU - 9/17 09:34:09

The scenario and factors have remained constant since 1700s - FIJItiger MU

- 9/17 08:48:56

It's amazing you would be content with California, - Tigrrrr! MU

- 9/17 09:10:39

I bet the Venezuelans wish they hadn't given up their guns - lqf2b8 MU - 9/17 08:59:32

It gives me comfort that if Komrad Kamala takes over - CulturedDan KC - 9/17 09:17:11

It gives me comfort that if an election is stolen in the - lqf2b8 MU - 9/17 09:24:07

That makes a lot of sense as a response crazy person (nm) - FIJItiger MU

- 9/17 09:13:54

You misspelled honest. Love how you attack the poster - lqf2b8 MU - 9/17 09:21:12

Good Gun debate you are having on this electoral college - FIJItiger MU

- 9/17 09:26:52

You brought 2A and claimed it was anachronistic - lqf2b8 MU - 9/17 09:29:54

I guess keep looking for those references to the 2A - FIJItiger MU

- 9/17 09:33:10

Wow. I guess I am a crazy person. Not sure why 4Tigers posts - lqf2b8 MU - 9/17 09:49:28

btw just so you can get the full satisfaction you deserve - lqf2b8 MU - 9/17 09:55:01

We can no longer edit others posts, you are safe from that(nm) - FIJItiger MU

- 9/17 09:57:47

Next you'll tell me Nick dropped the pension too(nm) - lqf2b8 MU - 9/17 09:59:57

Apology accepted. Better luck next time (nm) - FIJItiger MU

- 9/17 09:53:55

* - Carlos Rossi KC - 9/17 08:54:00

Whoops - 4TigersinMichigan MU - 9/17 08:52:31

Nm - Toger STL - 9/17 08:52:08

It started with senators not being chosen by the state - tigertix MU - 9/17 08:45:41

irony - pickle MU

- 9/17 08:41:12