Are we still a nation after all these years? Do you not understand what the electoral college does? It makes sure the smaller states still have equal power in the government. Otherwise we’d split off because power would be held by a few states.
amerika@annihilation.social 2 months ago
glimse@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I’m thinking you shouldn’t talk about the electoral college until you understand what it does because you’re dead wrong
Power IS held by a few states…the swing states…that are made important because the electoral college gives them disproportionate votes. States aren’t people and where you live shouldn’t matter for the presidential election.
[fairvote.org/…/the_electoral_college-population_v…](A vote in Wyoming has the same “power” as 2 1/2 votes from Oregon). What about that sounds right to you?
wintermute_oregon@lemm.ee 2 months ago
States are the centers of power in our country. Not the people. It’s why states vote for president.
glimse@lemmy.world 2 months ago
What does that word salad even mean?
wintermute_oregon@lemm.ee 2 months ago
Have you ever taken a basic class on the United States government? States vote for the president. That’s what the electoral college is all about. In many states the electoral college has no obligation to use the popular vote for making their decision.