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People somehow overlook this simple explanation. They take professional politicians seriously. The get sucked up into the Democrats are liberal and Republicans are conservative game. It's just another example of the lemming mentality.
The creation of The Electoral College was somewhat of an insult to the average voter. There was a belief among the elite founding fathers that voters were quite incapable of making sound, informed decisions.
The pragmatism that played into the creation of the E.C. has since been replaced with instant communication technology.
Instant Runoff Elections need to be implemented, both locally and nationally, and The Electoral College needs to be put to sleep.
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He is also a published poet, essayist and musician who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Bonanno is a political progressive, not a Democratic Party apologist. He believes it's (more...)
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