Yes that will definitely happen. I just hope they'll accept our invitation back when the baby boomers stop working and we have a labor shortage.Quote:
Originally Posted by bleedXblue
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Yes that will definitely happen. I just hope they'll accept our invitation back when the baby boomers stop working and we have a labor shortage.Quote:
Originally Posted by bleedXblue
I always thought that awarding a state's electoral votes in proportion to the final vote count would bring out more voters in non-swing states. In Illinois, Republicans voting for president know their candidate has no chance of winning the state. Same thing with a red state voting for a Democrat. Having the electoral vote being proportional to each state's final vote count would bring out a lot of voters who would finally feel like their vote actually could make a difference.
I know this will never change since election reform is highly unlikely, but I do think it would do a better job of having all states and all votes matter on Election Day instead of having 10-12 states getting all of the attention during the campaigns.
I think the technology is there to do those randomly with computers now to meet all the criteria laid out by the Constitution (as interpreted by the Supreme Court). Of course, it will never happen, because there would be claims of bias or rigging by the writers of the program.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArizonaXUGrad
I think the logical thing to do is apply to enter the country under the laws that we have in place today? We want and need cheap labor in this country. We don't want this wild west scenario we have today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Caf
Law and order.......
Pretty simple concept that the current administration couldn't get their hands around.
Colorado did put such an issue to their voters a few years ago, but it was voted down.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChicagoX
As to what you said earlier about redrawing the districts, this is why I've said that state and national elections in 2018 and 2020 are going to be paramount to Democrats if they want to start progress on that front.
That could be the one silver lining for the Dems. They should do well in gubernatorial races in '18 and '20 since they'll be the minority party and hopefully eliminate grossly unfair gerrymandering. I just hope they do this fairly and don't try to get retribution by drawing them up in their favor. There is no rhyme or reason why algorithms shouldn't be doing this instead of partial politicians.Quote:
Originally Posted by X-band '01
Guess it wouldn't be so bad except that your candidate vehemently supported it in tweets after 2012:Quote:
Originally Posted by GoMuskies
"The electoral college is a disaster for democracy" and He (Obama) lost the popular vote by a lot and won the election" (before all the votes were counted), oh, and "We should have a revolution in this country"
I think we can all agree we elected a chronic and habitual liar, but don't complain when he calls for revolution and people take to the streets. Usual pub double standard.
My candidate? LOL. No.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbiemcgee
Sorry. Trump has flip-flopped on just about every issue. Guess we'll see what's next for the flopper-in-chief.
You say these two sentences as if there's no middle ground. There is. Trump will find it and probably disappoint you.Quote:
Originally Posted by bleedXblue