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OldBaldy1701E

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27. So, to play devils advocate.

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #9)

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 08:11 AM

Apr 15

Then, why would the small states do that (or anything) when they are not being equally represented in the Congress, and therefore have no way to advocate for themselves within it?

It is not equality when the large states have all the leverage. Regardless of that fact, each state should have an equal say in our society.

If we don't want equality, then we need to stop touting it as a virtue of the nation and lying about our reverence of it.

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US edges closer to popular vote deciding winner of presidential elections [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 14 OP

K&R, thanks for posting. c-rational Apr 14 #1

The Roberts court would overturn it Fiendish Thingy Apr 14 #2

Unless it's a Constitutional amendment. Wednesdays Apr 14 #5

Well, not yet they haven't. Nt Fiendish Thingy Apr 14 #7

Yeah, because it's not "ripe" yet. nt Wednesdays Apr 14 #10

They wouldn't need to strike it down. Starfury Apr 14 #22

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There's no solutions like bucolic_frolic Apr 14 #4

I don't follow your logic Fiendish Thingy Apr 14 #9

So, to play devils advocate. OldBaldy1701E Apr 15 #27

Currently, small states have outsized power and representation Fiendish Thingy Apr 15 #30

'Outsized'? OldBaldy1701E Apr 15 #31

The senate is the equalizer Fiendish Thingy Apr 15 #33

This only affects the presidency, not congress. eggplant Apr 14 #13

Not sure- R0ckyRac00n Apr 14 #14

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Lots of the same Democrats who support displacedvermoter Apr 14 #6

Thomas Court would overturn if passed Miguelito Loveless Apr 14 #8

It'll be at least a 7-2 decision Polybius Apr 14 #21

Not if there are 13 justices ruling Fiendish Thingy Apr 15 #34

The ANTI-SHITSTAIN Law/compact dave99 Apr 14 #11

...popular vote deciding winner of presidential elections. as it should be. republianmushroom Apr 14 #12

The EC is way overdue to die Bayard Apr 14 #15

Hey, BumRush... calimary Apr 14 #16

Appreciate the comment BumRushDaShow Apr 14 #18

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The EC invites shenanigans The Wizard Apr 14 #20

Georgia will never go for this............... NGeorgian Apr 14 #23

It's not as solld red as states like OK or ID BumRushDaShow Apr 15 #25

Seems like there's a workaround for the compact issue Shrek Apr 15 #26

That video answered questions I didn't even know I had Ruby the Liberal Apr 15 #28

"at least stop electing by land mass instead of voters." BumRushDaShow Apr 15 #29

Of course, if the votes are not counted correctly.... returnee Apr 15 #35