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**Minimalist** · December 10, 2015 at 2:08 pm

Never underestimate the stupidity of the American electorate.

**Napoléon** · December 10, 2015 at 4:55 pm

You're all just haters who can't handle the truth.

Let's make America great again!

**Jackalope** · December 10, 2015 at 5:06 pm

No.

Wyrd of Gawd · December 10, 2015 at 9:55 pm

(December 10, 2015 at 1:34 pm)Lek Wrote:
(December 10, 2015 at 1:29 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Remember that if he is getting 35% of republicunts that means that 65% of them do not like him. The question is, do they not like him enough to stay home on election day?

I get this terrible feeling of hopelessness when I think I might end up having to choose between Clinton and Trump. It demonstrates the sad state of our nation. I truly don't know what I would do in that situation.

The sole reason to vote for Clinton is that her SCOTUS appointments will be less of an asshole than Trump's. Maybe by not much but still better.

Cato · December 10, 2015 at 10:12 pm

(December 10, 2015 at 2:08 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Never underestimate the stupidity of the American electorate.

Exactly why the general populace shouldn't be permitted to directly vote for POTUS or Senators.

Wyrd of Gawd · December 10, 2015 at 10:38 pm

(December 10, 2015 at 10:12 pm)Cato Wrote:
(December 10, 2015 at 2:08 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Never underestimate the stupidity of the American electorate.

Exactly why the general populace shouldn't be permitted to directly vote for POTUS or Senators.

What's your method?

Cato · December 10, 2015 at 10:53 pm

License issued to those that can pass a minimum aptitude test.

Cato · (This post was last modified: December 10, 2015 at 11:07 pm by Cato.)

To clarify, the test would only be to demonstrate a basic understanding of the Constitution and functions of government.

Wyrd of Gawd · December 10, 2015 at 11:08 pm

(December 10, 2015 at 10:53 pm)Cato Wrote: License issued to those that can pass a minimum aptitude test.

Another version is one in which the general public votes for the city council members.

The city council members vote for the mayors.

The mayors vote for the county commissioners.

The county commissioners vote for the sheriff and the representatives.

The representatives vote for the Governor and the senators.

The Governors vote for the President.

There is absolutely no gerrymandering allowed.

Cato · December 10, 2015 at 11:12 pm

You've basically just described the mechanics of the Chinese system. Your proposal also does nothing to address idiots at the polls.

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