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cherokeeprogressive

(24,853 posts)
67. I'll concede the IRS point but we're not talking about the IRS.
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 07:00 PM
Nov 2012

We're talking about elections. Since elections and political agendas go hand-in-hand, my belief is that you'll find people who say they're impartial, but they won't be.

This system, the system of states running their own elections has worked for the entire time this country has been in existence. I see no reason to tamper with it other than tweaks here and there. Remember, the election of the President and Vice-President are the ONLY nationwide elections. The election of Senators and Congresscritters and every other office should be left in the hands of the states.

I'd say set another date for the Presidential election but that would impact county budgets way to negatively to be doable.

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
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