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Originally posted by GwynnInTheHall
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Elections are about who WE prefer as a collective, not who you prefer or I prefer. -
That's what voting is about, but that's not how you set up electoral systems. You don't set up an electoral system to unfairly sway things toward the candidate you prefer. Hopefully you set it up to best represent the choice of the whole electorate, not your personal favorite.Originally posted by GwynnInTheHall View Post"Jesus said to them, 'Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you.'"Comment
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You and I only get one vote.Originally posted by Ken View Post
The process of a primary is inherently going to lead to diluted total numbers, I still say whomever gets them most votes, is the collective choice.If I whisper my wicked marching orders into the ether with no regard to where or how they may bear fruit, I am blameless should a broken spirit carry those orders out upon the innocent, for it was not my hand that took the action merely my lips which let slip their darkest wish. ~Daniel Devereaux 2011
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
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That's just not looking at it correctly, you're advocating a system where you choose the Platform rather than the Person. Every one of your scenarios are about Bernie and Warren splitting the Vote and someone else slipping in. Advocating a brokered convention. If Warren get's more than Bernie, she should get the Nod and visa versa.Originally posted by Kevin Seitzer View Post
BTW, even if ONE candidate get's 49% and the other 51% is split between 5-6 other guys you could still say the majority of people hate that guy and be right--it's a horseshit comment.If I whisper my wicked marching orders into the ether with no regard to where or how they may bear fruit, I am blameless should a broken spirit carry those orders out upon the innocent, for it was not my hand that took the action merely my lips which let slip their darkest wish. ~Daniel Devereaux 2011
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Martin Luther King, Jr.Comment
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That's... not what we are talking about. Nevermind.Originally posted by GwynnInTheHall View PostComment
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I'm in favor of the popular vote wining it all, fuck electoral systems--that's what got us Trump and shit like Superdelegate/brokered conventions.Originally posted by Kevin Seitzer View PostIf I whisper my wicked marching orders into the ether with no regard to where or how they may bear fruit, I am blameless should a broken spirit carry those orders out upon the innocent, for it was not my hand that took the action merely my lips which let slip their darkest wish. ~Daniel Devereaux 2011
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Martin Luther King, Jr.Comment
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A brokered convention favors everyone expect Bernie, which you can't tell me this isn't about. The DNC and other candidates don't want Sanders as the Nominee, it's clear as they haven't encouraged anyone to drop out. Warren is till polling in the tank, but she's supposed to get the nomination over Sanders because the progressive wing get's more votes that the single moderate candidate? I absolutely guarantee a brokered convention in ANY respect will NOTend with Sanders being the Candidate in the General.
You're not going to get many if any sanders supporters on board with a brokered convention, even if he's behind going into it.If I whisper my wicked marching orders into the ether with no regard to where or how they may bear fruit, I am blameless should a broken spirit carry those orders out upon the innocent, for it was not my hand that took the action merely my lips which let slip their darkest wish. ~Daniel Devereaux 2011
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Martin Luther King, Jr.Comment
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You've been to the South Point Casino!!!Originally posted by Ken View PostIf I whisper my wicked marching orders into the ether with no regard to where or how they may bear fruit, I am blameless should a broken spirit carry those orders out upon the innocent, for it was not my hand that took the action merely my lips which let slip their darkest wish. ~Daniel Devereaux 2011
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Martin Luther King, Jr.Comment
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I disagreeOriginally posted by Ken View Post---------------------------------------------
Champagne for breakfast and a Sherman in my hand !
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984
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It doesn’t appear Taibbi is much of a Bloomberg fan, lol. Good read.
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From Washington Post:
Bernie Sanders briefed by U.S. officials that Russia is trying to help his presidential campaign:
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I hit a paywall, I'm sure I can find it in some other source instead of donating to Jeff BezosOriginally posted by TS Garp View Post
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Champagne for breakfast and a Sherman in my hand !
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984
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I am sure no one will use this to discredit him. Hopefully there are some details in the reportsOriginally posted by TS Garp View Post---------------------------------------------
Champagne for breakfast and a Sherman in my hand !
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984
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