Posted by Spike on November 19, 2000 at 22:43:55:
In Reply to: I suppose... posted by C. Giddings on November 19, 2000 at 19:58:55:
Yes it's true that we've never had such a bland choice for president. I believe what exists today is basically a duopoly. I believe we should have a choice of more than ahole #1 and ahole #2. I believe the present system is archaic at best and is in need of change. In a perfect world Gore wouldn't whine about the inadeqacies of the electoral college when it suits him. i think the point was that when you get the majority of votes you should win. the electoral college was designed when alot of people were illiterate but not necessarily stupid. If the system denies the will of the people it's not (in my opinion) democracy. I believe in freedom. Nobody is going to agree on all issues. Thats why talking politics is usually treading dangerous ground. however if you treat people with respect (even if you oppose what they believe) you get more respect in return. I believe this election has really brought out the worst in people AND, distracted us all on just how easily we're manipulated. I for one couldn't vote (in good conscience) for either one of those pricks.
I believe the only good to come out of all this crap is that we're (some of us anyway) acknowledging the shortcomings of our antiquated system.