Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

edhopper

(33,547 posts)
Wed Jul 5, 2017, 01:54 AM Jul 2017

We have had three really wonderful people elected President the last two decades

but unfortunately two of them were prevented from taking office by an archaic and corruptable system.
And instead, we tragically had two of the most ill equipt men to ever sit in the oval office.

There is the great shame, where we could be with the leadership we might have had.

5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
We have had three really wonderful people elected President the last two decades (Original Post) edhopper Jul 2017 OP
It will happen again until something BIG happens in congress to change the electoon rules. BigmanPigman Jul 2017 #1
You are sadly correct. edhopper Jul 2017 #2
It would take a Constitutional amendment we won't get jmowreader Jul 2017 #3
Yes, and with paper too so electronic hacking, etc won't keep happening. BigmanPigman Jul 2017 #4
R&K UTUSN Jul 2017 #5

BigmanPigman

(51,582 posts)
1. It will happen again until something BIG happens in congress to change the electoon rules.
Wed Jul 5, 2017, 02:02 AM
Jul 2017

Of course since the GOP is in control our hands are tied for a while. The states and federal government need to get on board but if theGOP control the states too nothing will change.

jmowreader

(50,546 posts)
3. It would take a Constitutional amendment we won't get
Wed Jul 5, 2017, 04:06 AM
Jul 2017

Direct popular election is the answer, but the electoral college heavily favors the GOP.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»We have had three really ...