tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post3049229305300311305..comments2024-02-27T12:41:35.811-08:00Comments on Coming to Terms...: Electoral College RantLisa :-]http://www.blogger.com/profile/02237889098638895390noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-70073472242351015022004-08-30T19:53:00.000-07:002004-08-30T19:53:00.000-07:00I am so glad you will be. I just don't flippi...I am so glad you will be. I just don't flippin' get it. and then i get discouraged about voting. and then I pout about my vote not counting. Our resident Poli Sci professor still has not convinced me of the Electoral College's merits. It sure doesn't feel good to have the popular vote still lose the election, that is all I know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-29047108880974545482004-08-30T22:16:00.000-07:002004-08-30T22:16:00.000-07:00Waiting for the rest!Waiting for the rest!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-29591163963479449312004-08-30T23:25:00.000-07:002004-08-30T23:25:00.000-07:00I think you and I have the same idea about it.I think you and I have the same idea about it.<br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-79306444987012472732004-08-31T06:31:00.000-07:002004-08-31T06:31:00.000-07:00I had a teacher in jr high who explained to us onc...I had a teacher in jr high who explained to us once how it would be possible for a candidate to win by one vote in 13 states, not get another vote in any other state, yet he would still win the election. Can you tell my teacher didn't like the Electoral College?<br>I lived in Nebraska, and then Kansas for years, and I always felt like my vote for President was wasted, although I continued to vote.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-13329391116178002922004-08-31T06:41:00.000-07:002004-08-31T06:41:00.000-07:00What's even scary but I believe has only been done...What's even scary but I believe has only been done once or twice in history is that an electorate could actually vote differently than the populous vote demands. In other words, the population of a state could throw the vote at Kerry and the electorate could end up voting for Bush. I think the Electoral College is antiquated and should be abolished. I look forward to reading the rest of your story.<br>:-) ---RobbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-74707659110972678642004-08-31T11:38:00.000-07:002004-08-31T11:38:00.000-07:00Well, I understand, Lisa! Imagine how I feel, liv...Well, I understand, Lisa! Imagine how I feel, living in Texas, knowing that Bush will carry the state. No doubt. It's like I already know my vote won't make much difference, but of course I'm going to cast it anyway. Besides, there are other things being voted on besides the President.<br><br>Nevertheless, I hate that it's practically a given that Texas' electoral votes will go to Bush.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-53102861852870638442004-08-31T14:14:00.000-07:002004-08-31T14:14:00.000-07:00This may be a good sign. Last time around, the Bu...This may be a good sign. Last time around, the Bush camp was crying that he may win the popular vote but lose the electoral vote and he stilled __________________ (I just cannot say “won” or “was elected”). <br><br>Therefore, this time, perhaps everyone will be thinking Kerry will get the popular vote but actually get the electoral vote. <br><br>I am waiting to see what kind of cookies Theresa bakes; supposedly, it has been the deciding factor for the last umpteen years. I almost fell out of my chair when Tipper submitted Ginger Snaps; I mean come on, ginger snaps. <br><br>Psst....Theresa, go with a chocolate chip with a macadamia nut. <br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-59132392170789952562004-08-31T22:18:00.000-07:002004-08-31T22:18:00.000-07:00I spent my birthday in tears fighting with my Bush...I spent my birthday in tears fighting with my Bush loving in-laws...grrr.....the electoral college sucks. period.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-54554021426673370822004-09-01T06:55:00.000-07:002004-09-01T06:55:00.000-07:00Hi Lisa-Wow, you just gave me quite the education ...Hi Lisa-<br>Wow, you just gave me quite the education on how our votes are counted. I had no idea of the impact, or lack there of that electral votes have on different states. How can they say that every vote counts, when your entry and research clearly shows that it does not (in some cases)?? I agree with you that this is a very, very important election. All elections are important, but this one is especially important for many reasons. I have been voting since I was 18 years old, with the exception of one year (hospital, back surgery). I am still proud to be a registered voter, but I am a little PO'd along with you about the way electral votes work and count. You really gave me something to think about Lisa and thank you.<br>Great entry!<br><br>Enjoy the day,<br>Gayla<br>http://journals.aol.com/schoolgal040/SoMuchMore<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com