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50. Totally agree! nt

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Does anybody else agree with me that it is time . . . [View all] markpkessinger Nov 2012 OP

totally, utterly and 100% yes. pnwest Nov 2012 #1

Agreed. NYC_SKP Nov 2012 #2

I thinks it's a great idea. Just think of all the headaches we could have saved ourselves. flying_wahini Nov 2012 #3

Yes let's take it out of the hands of crooks like Ricky crap Scott! Thekaspervote Nov 2012 #4

DOJ--->ALEC-->RICO... conspiracy to deny voting rights oldhippydude Nov 2012 #5

+1 nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #35

TIME TO END THESE DISCRIMNATORY PRACTICES!! YES Tigress DEM Nov 2012 #6

America needs REAL Democracy. Tigress DEM Nov 2012 #7

Just thinkin the same last night. Strelnikov_ Nov 2012 #8

I agree. Terra Alta Nov 2012 #53

Obama could make it an executive order easychoice Nov 2012 #9

Yeah, and it would last SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #10

Obama is smarter than that easychoice Nov 2012 #36

Yes it would but I'll support it LukeFL Nov 2012 #25

It will take an act of congress but I would support it too. easychoice Nov 2012 #38

For Me, I Wish We Would Adopt Australia's Model! ChiciB1 Nov 2012 #11

I'd add that Timbuk3 Nov 2012 #13

Election 'day' should be 30 days long. randome Nov 2012 #52

I think its a good idea. But the best measure would be cprise Nov 2012 #37

What's being a liberal got to do with it? Scootaloo Nov 2012 #42

Well, By RW Standards I'm Almost Sure ChiciB1 Nov 2012 #51

Abso-fucking-lutely! Timbuk3 Nov 2012 #12

Of all the possible reforms... Chan790 Nov 2012 #28

I'm not so sure. synapticwave Nov 2012 #14

It depends on HOW much prevention and security is built in such electoral system. Amonester Nov 2012 #39

It would have to be a Civil Service position and non - partisan. GoneOffShore Nov 2012 #15

I don't think you would really want to go into two 6-year-terms territory Art_from_Ark Nov 2012 #47

The Brits do it and so do the French GoneOffShore Nov 2012 #59

I disagree Art_from_Ark Nov 2012 #69

Yes, I 100% Agree ConnorMarc Nov 2012 #16

Yup, but it will require an amendment. nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #17

You're right -- big hurdle there markpkessinger Nov 2012 #20

Short term, I want the DOJ to get involved nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #22

Absolutely! n/t markpkessinger Nov 2012 #27

+1 dchill Nov 2012 #45

YES. n/t ProfessionalLeftist Nov 2012 #18

Not sure. What if we end up with another Bush in office. It should be some non-politicians. Michigan Alum Nov 2012 #19

The only way to do this is by amending the LukeFL Nov 2012 #21

Right fucking on brother! lonestarnot Nov 2012 #23

Be careful how much conformity you ask for aletier_v Nov 2012 #24

I totally agree liberal_at_heart Nov 2012 #26

ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY and VERIFIABLY Voice for Peace Nov 2012 #29

Amen! Liberal In Red State Nov 2012 #30

Without a doubt... Dudette Nov 2012 #31

Agreed. It's long overdue. Look at the 'modern' world countries... Amonester Nov 2012 #32

I wholeheartedly concur! movingviolation Nov 2012 #33

I have concerns with such a plan. jeff47 Nov 2012 #34

It should not be directed by any pol. It should be 'independent' ... Amonester Nov 2012 #40

No one is neutral. n/t cherokeeprogressive Nov 2012 #54

I imagine some are much less biased than others in regards to advancing any one political agenda... LanternWaste Nov 2012 #57

I'll concede the IRS point but we're not talking about the IRS. cherokeeprogressive Nov 2012 #67

I envision a system. . . markpkessinger Nov 2012 #44

There's a million details that won't and shouldn't be spelled out in an amendment jeff47 Nov 2012 #55

Absolutely!!! This crap is beyond ridiculous. I hope President Obama puts this on his agenda. Window Nov 2012 #41

re:Does anybody else agree with me that it is time . . . allan01 Nov 2012 #43

And while we are at it, let's end the electoral college system. JDPriestly Nov 2012 #46

Okay, so I've created an online petition... markpkessinger Nov 2012 #48

OH HELL YES TheAmbivalante Nov 2012 #49

Totally agree! nt avebury Nov 2012 #50

Yes, it's a no brainer. 99Forever Nov 2012 #56

YES! My polling place is usually an exercise in confusion and LeftinOH Nov 2012 #58

YES! truebluegreen Nov 2012 #60

Yeah, I know you're right. Jack Sprat Nov 2012 #61

me! librechik Nov 2012 #62

I agree, except... Blue Belle Nov 2012 #63

Agreed! nt avebury Nov 2012 #64

State's rights vs. Federalism, it's a very sticky problem. Perhaps imposing federal requirements Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #65

Not I loyalsister Nov 2012 #66

National elections should be nationally run to national standards. It's only rational. nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #68