Tue Jul 31, 2012 1:33 pm
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Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:16 pm
Scozzar wrote:Actually it's in place so we don't elect a dictator or demagogue.
Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:03 pm
Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:09 pm
Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:52 am
Scozzar wrote:Wolf wrote:The electoral college is outdated and no longer needed. The official reason it's kept in place is so that we don't end up with no president-- as a candidate has to have (I think it's) 62% of the vote in order to actually become a president. In 2000, without the electoral college, and with the current election setup, we technically would not have elected a president.
Actually it's in place so we don't elect a dictator or demagogue. It's a check on the people so we don't elect some tyrant in the spur of the moment.
Wed Aug 01, 2012 3:45 pm
Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:45 pm
Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:56 pm
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:00 pm
Musicman247 wrote:That's a pretty funny vid, but it only underscores how little people know or pay attention to politics today. The race for the President shouldn't be about how "cool" or "boring" a candidate is, but on where they stand as far as their principles.
You may say, "Musicman, that's just a joke video. Nobody takes it seriously." I would respond by saying most people get their political news via satire, especially young people. Look up any political "man on the street" and watch how many of the people interviewed can't tell you who the vice president is, or what social security is, or where the U.S. government gets its money. It's sad how more people care how the President looks than what he actually does.
Please don't misconstrue my statements. I am not speaking out against any President past or present, I'm pointing out that the people of voting age in this country are concerned less and less by the actual politics and more concerned with the image of the candidate.
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:03 pm
Musicman247 wrote:I'm pointing out that the people of voting age in this country are concerned less and less by the actual politics and more concerned with the image of the candidate.
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:04 pm
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:05 pm
Gideon Dragontongue wrote:Musicman247 wrote:I'm pointing out that the people of voting age in this country are concerned less and less by the actual politics and more concerned with the image of the candidate.
Which is exactly what most candidates want, I think.
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:06 pm
Frost Mage wrote:The thing is, that his political principles are seen as crap to many people as well, so it's easy to criticize his personal life without knowing anything about his political campaign. Still, I love that video HotW!
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:09 pm
Musicman247 wrote:Frost Mage wrote:The thing is, that his political principles are seen as crap to many people as well, so it's easy to criticize his personal life without knowing anything about his political campaign. Still, I love that video HotW!
I still don't see why making fun of someone's personal life has anything to do with the race they are in.
I'm not an anybody supporter, so please don't think I'm being biased. If HotW posted a satirical video depicting President Obama's personal life in the same light I would be just as upset.
It's an ad hominem argument.
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:10 pm
Frost Mage wrote:Still, it's funny, even if it's not serious. It doesn't have to be true to be funny, though often people misinterpret things like this.
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:11 pm
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:11 pm
Musicman247 wrote:Frost Mage wrote:Still, it's funny, even if it's not serious. It doesn't have to be true to be funny, though often people misinterpret things like this.
That's kind of my point, Frosty.
Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:05 pm
Scozzar wrote:Wolf wrote:Scozzar wrote:Actually it's in place so we don't elect a dictator or demagogue. It's a check on the people so we don't elect some tyrant in the spur of the moment.
That was the original use, yes, but anymore all they ever do is vote with the people. I think the way that most states are set up with the electoral college is actually [&@%!] retarded. When the minority votes one way and a small majority of the state votes another way, that small majority gets the entire state's electoral votes. Those minority votes literally do not count.
Bush and Gore 2000. Ring any bells? Pretty much goes against what you just said there.
Sat Aug 04, 2012 1:46 am