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   by owl_paste 8y ago

   Or maybe worse: flaws are discovered in the system and they don't change in response. That's the slow moving ship of government IT.
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   by owl_paste 8y ago

   It's 3) To keep small states from being overwhelmed by large states. Assumes that loyalty and identity are primarily to a state (e.g Virginian) rather than to the country (American). Furthermore, causes undo emphasis on swing states, w
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   by owl_paste 8y ago

   You should really research the electoral college instead of just assuming it's unfair. There is a reason for it. You may disagree, but it's not just an obvious flaw or oversight. It was intentional. Edit: to the downvoters, yo
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   by owl_paste 8y ago

   If we can't elect good representatives, yeah, I'd hesitate to assume we'd be any better at direct democracy.