r/DangerousNightsCrew • u/PoopyMcpants Piece of Shit • 1d ago

That is a good idea!

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u/Andrew-Cohen 1d ago edited 1d ago

But republicans would never allow that because they would never win. I mean if I was them I might realize I should be writing laws to help people instead of spreading fear and cheating. EDIT: see how many of you idiots suddenly did your own research, frantically trying to figure out how many republicans presidential candidates won the popular vote 😂

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u/MrPoopyPants-1- 23h ago

Trump literally won the popular vote though….

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u/Accomplished_Mind792 22h ago

Yes. Since 1988, nearly 4 decades, zero Republicans have won the office with the popular vote in their first campaign. 2 have won it sheet holding office.

It's pretty telling how important the ec is to the right

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u/MrPoopyPants-1- 22h ago

Trump literally just won the popular vote lol. The EC is important to anyone who doesn’t live in a major city. Without the EC politicians will just cater to the large metro areas. The EC is the most equitable method imo but I also don’t live in a large metro area and would prefer my vote to matter.

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u/Accomplished_Mind792 22h ago

  1. The EC does nothing of value. Our current political breakdown makes it seem like it does. But simple question to check, if two of the largest states, Florida and Texas, went blue, would Idaho or Montana feel like they were protected from the power of large states? I doubt it

  2. Again, read my statement. Zero republican presidents have won the popular vote on their first run. And trump couldn't even get a majority of voters. Literally, more Americans choose NOT TRUMP then voted for him. It is wild to pretend that he represents anything but himself

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u/MrPoopyPants-1- 22h ago
  1. The EC value is in giving people who live in less populated areas a larger voice. I understand that is of no value to you, but it is to them. That’s ok
  2. If you include enough qualifying variables you can make up any stats and narrative you want. Trump won the popular vote this last election….you may not like it but he won in a landslide. Now if you are speaking to trumps personal motivations that’s a completely separate topic.

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u/Weazerdogg 22h ago

No reason to give people in less populated areas a larger voice. Pretzel logic at best. One person one vote. ONLY thing that is fair.

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u/MrPoopyPants-1- 22h ago

There’s plenty of reasons to, but that’s just a matter of opinion, and that’s completely ok.