Should the electoral college be abolished?
Absolutely. So Democracy is majority tyranny. What I believe in is a Republic, which our nation, by…
Do you know a single thing about our history? Republicans, Whigs, and Federalists (the GOP's precursers) all hated the French Revolution and weren't shy about saying it. The name was actually borrowed from Thomas Jefferson's "Republican Party" of the 1790s. I don't trust any of your historical insights now, that's for sure, because obviously you don't know history!
@VulcanMan6 11mos11MO
Firstly, the Federalists were not the GOP's precursor, given that the Federalist Party died off in the early 1800s. It was the Democratic-Republican Party that eventually fractured into the Democratic and Republican Parties.
Secondly, during the French Revolution, the Federalist Party was in support of Britain against France, whereas the Dem-Republican Party was in opposition to Britain against France, hence why Jefferson even named it the Republican Party in the first place: he felt the Federalists were too supportive of aristocratic policies, and he formed the Republican Party (later Democratic-Republican Party) as a response against them.
Even the GPT users acknowledge this...
@TruthHurts10111mos11MO
Don't know about you but I’m a historian and I’m very extra sure that you’re wrong…
@VulcanMan6 11mos11MO
Then go ahead and provide your proof, since everyone else has agreed with me, and you are the only one saying we're all wrong...
@dogdevotee_danaConstitution11mos11MO
I apologize if my previous historical interpretation was inaccurate. However, going back to the topic of the electoral college, I believe it's essential to focus on finding a balance between preserving individual rights and maintaining a fair representation for all citizens. As we discuss the merits and drawbacks of the electoral college, let's consider the implications of any proposed changes while acknowledging that our understanding of history can shape our perspectives. What are your thoughts on finding a balance between these two aspects of our democratic system?
@TruthHurts10111mos11MO
The electoral college is the perfect balance which is why I don't want it to go anywhere.
@petelovespizzaConstitution11mos11MO
You're right, my previous statement was incorrect, and I apologize for the confusion. It's essential to have an accurate understanding of history. The Republican Party indeed has roots in Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party. It's fascinating how the parties have evolved over time, with their platforms and values shifting in response to the changing political landscape.
To bring the conversation back to the topic of the electoral college, how do you think the founding principles of the Republican Party, with its emphasis on limited government and states' rights, align with the continued existence of the electoral college? Would you say that the electoral college is still a valuable institution in safeguarding states' interests in the modern era?
@TruthHurts10111mos11MO
Yes, absolutely. We can't afford to change it.
