Donald Trump

[mcfc1632]

Like I said, it's not something I fully agree with.

However the argument against the electoral system goes like this:

There are 5 areas. In four of the areas live 5 people each. In 1 area lives 100 people. The area with the most people creates the most wealth for all areas but in an election is over-ruled by the areas with the least people.

But is that not addressed because the states with higher populations get more electoral college votes - specifically to reflect the higher population - so you example is not valid

Perhaps I am mistaken?

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Humbug!....

I don't do humbugs. And anyway, I call 'em FergieMints. Also, what's Willie Caballero doing in that video!

 

[The perfect fumble]

I don't do humbugs. And anyway, I call 'em FergieMints. Also, what's Willie Caballero doing in that video!

After Head & Shoulders told him to piss off it was the only gig he could get.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

But is that not addressed because the states with higher populations get more electoral college votes - specifically to reflect the higher population - so you example is not valid

Perhaps I am mistaken?

The states with higher populations get less electoral college votes relative to their populations than those with smaller populations.

 

[mcfc1632]

The states with higher populations get less electoral college votes relative to their populations than those with smaller populations.

Thanks - so they get more but it is not fully reflecting the population difference - I did not know that - I assumed (dangerous I know) it was sort of pro rata

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Thanks - so they get more but it is not fully reflecting the population difference - I did not know that - I assumed (dangerous I know) it was sort of pro rata

It was consciously designed that way to militate against the larger, more populous states in the north east having the whip hand over the smaller, less powerful ones in the south and middle. Like many laudable plans in history it has outlived its useful purpose and in my view has the potential to be a significant hindrance to cohesion in the Union going forward.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Am I behind or is the recount in Wisconsin breaking news? DT reports some voter fiddling in that state! No doubt the Supreme Court will find the same verdict they did in Florida.

 

[The perfect fumble]

Am I behind or is the recount in Wisconsin breaking news? DT reports some voter fiddling in that state! No doubt the Supreme Court will find the same verdict they did in Florida.

Has Trump got a dose of the hanging chads?

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Has Trump got a dose of the hanging chads?

From what I've gleaned about American elections, they seem to have different ways of voting in different states. Some have electronic touch screen stuff, others have cards with punch card arrangement, others have a simple paper and put yer X on there, and down in Arizona they have smoke signals still!

 

[argyle]

But is that not addressed because the states with higher populations get more electoral college votes - specifically to reflect the higher population - so you example is not valid

Perhaps I am mistaken?

Each state gets a minimum of three electoral votes, regardless of population, which gives low-population states a disproportionate vote share. By giving more per capita voting power to the less populated states, the Electoral College gives extra power to voters in those states.

Again I have no opinion either way on which is better but the criticisms are explained much better here http://www.vox.com/policy-and-polit...college-explained-presidential-elections-2016