(01-09-2019, 11:35 AM)Last42min Wrote: It's clear the electoral college is not working as intended. That said, moving to a direct democracy is a terrible idea. Unfortunately, we don't have the type of leaders and thinkers is requires to make changes that would improve our government. Also, ballot harvesting is a ridiculous concept and you should punch yourself in the face for suggesting otherwise.

1) agree EC is not working as intended

2) national popular vote is not the same thing as "direct democracy," but even so, why is it a terrible idea? First instance of begging the question.

3) in your opinion, what changes would improve our government?

4) why is ballot harvesting ridiculous? Second example of begging the question.

5) you are aware that both parties in CA are allowed to go out and harvest the ballots, right?  

6) I only say all this, nitpicky and rude as it is, because you told me to punch myself in the face. maybe you should punch yourself for making an appeal to "better leaders and thinkers" while begging the question twice.  Or maybe both of us could be nicer to each other and no one needs to punch themselves at all.

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