[jonKranked]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. The electoral college is institutionalized voter suppression that goes hand in hand with this countries original sin of slavery. It was created as such for the express purpose of marginalizing black people. It will continue to exist as long as this stupid fucking country continues to pretend like the Constitution was dictated by God Almighty himself to exclusively white men who were pure as the driven snow.

and the reason we can't get rid of it is because doing so would require a constitutional amendment.

 

[ALEXIS_DH]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. The electoral college is institutionalized voter suppression that goes hand in hand with this countries original sin of slavery. It was created as such for the express purpose of marginalizing black people. It will continue to exist as long as this stupid fucking country continues to pretend like the Constitution was dictated by God Almighty himself to exclusively white men who were pure as the driven snow.

But there is so much voter suppression going on, on so many levels, that is amazing to me Democrats dont push back.

 

[jonKranked]

 

[mandown]

But there is so much voter suppression going on, on so many levels, that is amazing to me Democrats dont push back.

It’s probably a delicate issue which will polarize and create a nearly 50/50 split. If Dems say there’s a problem with the process then the Conservative Reps will push back and say Dems hate American traditions.

 

[chuffer]

…and to be fair, things like racism and voter suppression ARE American traditions…

 

[chuffer]

…and to be fair, things like racism and voter suppression ARE American institutions…

fixed that for me

 

[ALEXIS_DH]

have faith, peoples:

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Either that, or its a hail mary.

 

[SkaredShtles]

and the reason we can't get rid of it is because doing so would require a constitutional amendment.

The end-around. Contact your state reps and suggest that they support it.

 

[mandown]

The end-around.

udhazmat.jpg

 

[mandown]

Older video on the electoral college. Since it is getting discussed.

 

[Sandwich]

we could just add puerto rico or guam as a state, if the garbage island doesn't fall apart first.

 

[Sandwich]

Sounds like Communism.

MAGA!

 

[ALEXIS_DH]

we could just add puerto rico or guam as a state, if the garbage island doesn't fall apart first.

Just move voting to sundays.
Hourly workers on shift would be more likely to vote.

 

[SkaredShtles]

we could just add puerto rico or guam as a state

Also D.C.

 

[Pesqueeb]

Just move voting to sundays.
Hourly workers on shift would be more likely to vote.

I'm an advocate of compulsory voting. Make it a national holiday.

 

[mandown]

I'm an advocate of compulsory voting. Make it a national holiday.

I probably won’t be working.
I may or may not be on the clock

 

[SkaredShtles]

I'm an advocate of compulsory voting. Make it a national holiday.

 

[6thElement]

Is it Australia with compulsory voting or somewhere in Yurp?

 

[SkaredShtles]

Is it Australia with compulsory voting or somewhere in Yurp?

I thought maybe Sweden has it?

ETA: Mostly Latin America

Countries with Mandatory Voting 2024

worldpopulationreview.com

 

[Changleen]

Is it Australia with compulsory voting or somewhere in Yurp?

Yes Australia has it, with penalties, and Belgium has it, but ‘not enforced’.

 

[ALEXIS_DH]

Is it Australia with compulsory voting or somewhere in Yurp?

We have compulsory voting in Peru. You get a $60ish fine and cant sign contracts/do gvmt paperwork if you dont vote. Its a pain in the ass.

Besides the whole liberty thing, am not really sure if its better or worse. You get wild picks when loads of people who would otherwise not care, decide their vote on a coin flip.

 

[mandown]

 

[chuffer]

Yeah, when I expatted for a while in Belgium, I remember voting being compulsory. I seem to recall there being a list of shame for all to see if tou didn’t vote. I also think that resident aliens with work (permanent) visas were also required to vote.

 

[Changleen]

 

[jonKranked]

 

[Westy]

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He should have called them dickfaces

 

[Avy]

For the record, I mostly support Palestine as well in certain ways.
And despise unilateral US actions, as well as Israel’s stance right now, my commentary falls more in line with ‘devils advocate’ exploration of an opposing view, which is what is taught in Poli sci to explore, and not ignore.
I apologise if that is unclear, I haven’t really slept in two days, and still haven’t left JH.

I was attempting to engage in a conversation with Avy that presented an opposing view without resorting to shouting him down, you know, civil discourse.

I’m here Brother.

I do not understand rideit? Why would you need to resort to shouting me down? There is no opposing view Brother.

Avy