This is actually sad

  • unphazed@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    Usually in the circumstances the EC differed from the PV it was by 1 to 2 votes, and the overall election was close in the PV. I detest the EC, but if the PV is 60% or more, I’d say the EC would match (otherwise, the US citizenry would likely rebel).

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      1 month ago

      I detest the EC, but if the PV is 60% or more, I’d say the EC would match

      Are they legally required to do this?

      Are you old enough to remember all the times they’ve openly ignored the popular vote?

      the US citizenry would likely rebel

      With what and how?

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          1 month ago

          It is exceptionally rare for popular rebellions to happen without widespread food insecurity.

          Not to mention the fact that most of our tax dollars go to the military! They may be incompetent but I don’t think the average American is more competent.