Debate Electoral College

I had the sudden urge to start a thread about electoral college... Simply put, electoral college is the system where each State is given a number of votes equal to the number of its U.S. Senators(2) and the number of its U.S. Representatives. Each state has a different number of votes that vary from 2 to over 50. The party that has the most popular votes gets all of that state's electoral votes, no matter how close the race. That way, a candidate can win an election without winning the popular vote.

So what does everyone think about this system? o_o

 

I don't think that it has any real use in today's society. It was originally designed under the pretense that every state would submit their own candidate for the Presidency. Besides that, some people use that as an excuse not to vote by saying that it doesn't matter because the electorial college makes the decision anyways.

My verdict, it has to go. It is not working the way it was designed to.

 

It was originally intended as a safety net. The founding fathers didn't believe the general public was capable of making informed decisions.

However, times have changed, and people are now much more informed. I believe the majority should rule. The Electoral College shou;d be abolished completely.

(Pst, paper: It ranges from 3 - 50. 2 Senators and at least 1 Rep in the House of Rep.)

 

Because it is pertinent, I shall post an article.

Electoral College - Support Through Mathematics

It may seem to be an unfair system, but, at least for the moment, it works extraordinarily well.

 

I don't really know what to say. It was created a long time ago by our forfathers with every intention to make it fair. Wether it be that way or not today I have no say cuz I wouldnt know how to make it better

 

I tell you, it was not created to be fair, it was created bhecause they didn't trust the public. As a matter of fact, when it was originally created, they wanted the Electoral COllege to be able to pick the president regardless of the populous vote. Even now the Electoral College could vote differently then the winner of their state, but since the winner chooses them, this never happens.

 

Hey Naruto, I have a great idea.

Post a source to back up your claim.

 

How does every American History textbook I've ever used work? As well as both my American History teachers.
As well as Forbes.

*Note: When I say "American History textbooks" I mean textbooks of American History

 

Thank you, that's much better. Also before you ramble about american history textbooks, keep in mind most of us are not from your nation and hence are not prone to believing every claim that could also come from a kooky conspiracy site due to the way you were saying it?

(Note: In case anyone is asking, no, I wasn't attacking Naruto's claim. I was attacking his laziness in providing sources, which in a debate is a fatal flaw.)