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reynard61's avatar

There's a story behind that:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wi... (See "History".)

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Clark_Nova's avatar

Then he tanked.

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aloharob's avatar

it's OK did you know that 84.5% of statistics are made up on the spot?

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brandodell's avatar

I'd love to abolish the EC, but it will never happen, because enough states want to keep it that we'll never amend the Constitution to change that. If Democrats just concentrate on using it to their advantage, they can lock the GOP out of the White House for the indefinite future. Particularly if they tip Texas blue.

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brandodell's avatar

I see their ploy--they "joke" to see what the reaction is, and if the reaction is negative, they can say they weren't really serious and it's everyone else who is being humorless.

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brandodell's avatar

Only problem with that reference is the subject from the film and book was actually serving his country at one point, where Trump literally never did that. He comes from a long line of people who avoided serving their country, going back to Germany.

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brandodell's avatar

They hope to poison the well enough that some Democrats will stay home, so pissed at Biden/Warren/Whoever that they ignore the very real disaster happening in this country now.

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Jenibrio Jenificus's avatar

There are always those fine with the world burning because they think they will be fine

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rtpoeman's avatar

And just for the record (for all the "Abolish the EC" people), there's nothing in the Constitution that says how a state must assign its electors. Maine and Nebraska haven't been using the "winner take all" method for ages....

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louwhitaker's avatar

In July of 1988, the polls had Dukakis up 55%-38%. I'm gonna hold off on the champagne for a while.

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sarafina's avatar

Dems should spend more time in Texas.

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Jenny, Queen of the Vilebloods's avatar

Classic Shroedinger's Douchebag scenario. *makes racist assertion and sees frowns* "Oh come on guys, I was just kidding"

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Ethereal Fairy Natalie's avatar

Yes, to that! He is obsolete, as well.

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kloewent's avatar

They might say it is Wednesday, but you know they would spell it Wenssday, as in Wenssday the prezident will be in normay.

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kloewent's avatar

velcro, only need to do velcro to hit that bar!!

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kloewent's avatar

may not have served, but you can bet a dillion Deutsches that they supported the policy!!

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