02-21-2019, 01:16 AM
(02-21-2019, 01:09 AM)Benton Wrote: Well, that's just a silly analogy. Hell, it's backwards, in terms of things.The analogy is not backwards; although, I don't expect you to accept it.
In 2000 and 2016, Democrats scored the most points; Republicans gained the most yards. But the system is built around who gains the most yards.
Did they know how that was going to happen? Sure. And I care 0 about that.
I don't like the two part system, mainly because both parties are reflective of the same ideals. The best hope at the moment is for a third party to gain significant traction by having reasonable solutions to things the majority of Americans care about. The problem there is, even if someone were to mount a decent campaign with realistic solutions to spending, crime and the economy, they'll likely get beaten by the EC.
Honestly, do you think the ideologies of the framers was to have a handful of special interests in control of the government?
I share your thoughts of a 3rd party, but that doesn't excuse the obsession with who won the popular vote when it is currently moot.
I think the framers' ideology is represented by the current system
BTW: How did this thread morph into a discussion about Trump losing the popular vote?
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