• toiletobserver@lemmy.world
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    3 hours ago

    That isn’t how the usa does all elections. For example, the Cheeto was elected by the electoral vote but not the popular vote. See how that works?

    Now, I’d certainly support a direct democracy where each vote counted equally. That would be great. You and me, we can support it together! Yay team!

    • Nickel≡x(φmod7919)@lemmy.todayOP
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      2 hours ago

      That isn’t how the usa does all elections. For example, the Cheeto was elected by the electoral vote but not the popular vote. See how that works?

      And the electoral vote is in place because the Republicans and the Democrats you voted for choose to keep it in place. See how that works? Dems love it when the electoral vote works in their favor, and hate it when it doesn’t. Republicans do the same thing.

      I’m totally fine with popular vote. How come no republican has changed it? How come no democrat has changed it? Oh because they both favor it when it works in their favor.

      I say fuck it, popular vote from now on. Let’s do it! I’d love that! I’m with you, comrade! So which pres candidates are pushing for it? Let’s support them. Give me a list.