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In reply to the discussion: Does anybody else agree with me that it is time . . . [View all]cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)67. I'll concede the IRS point but we're not talking about the IRS.
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.
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I thinks it's a great idea. Just think of all the headaches we could have saved ourselves.
flying_wahini
Nov 2012
#3
It depends on HOW much prevention and security is built in such electoral system.
Amonester
Nov 2012
#39
Not sure. What if we end up with another Bush in office. It should be some non-politicians.
Michigan Alum
Nov 2012
#19
I imagine some are much less biased than others in regards to advancing any one political agenda...
LanternWaste
Nov 2012
#57
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
State's rights vs. Federalism, it's a very sticky problem. Perhaps imposing federal requirements
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#65
National elections should be nationally run to national standards. It's only rational. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2012
#68