IrresistibleB1tch said:

So how do they justify having such an undemocratic system then? Surely there must be advantages that I can't see since they've decided to keep it.

retina said:

beats the hell out of me. i always thought it had something to do with the size of the country and/or the idea that the general population couldn't be trusted to make the right choice. but i may be wrong.

IrresistibleB1tch said:

I think you're right, it may have been a protective measure so the electoral college didn't necessarily have to pick the same candidate that the voters picked, just in case the voters picked the "wrong" candidate.

IrresistibleB1tch said:

Well if you don't trust your population then why hold general elections at all?

And I can't see how the size of the country can have anything to do with it.

Can anyone else offer an explanation?

retina said:

hey, i didn't say it made any sense!

but i'd love to hear what others have to say. (watch this be moved to P&R any second now)

Whats the first thing that comes to mind when you look at this picture?

REDFEATHERS said:

i'd have to say "ego" and "delusion". what are your thoughts? oh, and i love your new avatar!

IrresistibleB1tch said:

agreed, and I would say sad and sick..

but thanks.. you mean this avatar?

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REDFEATHERS said:

yup, that avatar. it suits you.

retina said:

If you ask me it's because it's good for the government for people to believe that the popular vote wins, but also good for the government that they can ignore the popular vote if they think that's necessary. The Electoral College is a middleman that creates that loophole.

But I'm with you, I don't think that's a very good reason, just the most likely one.

have you ever had giant snails in your garden?

XxAxX said:

ummm... no....

blondes or burnettes?

Christopher said:

sure. or black. or grey. or salt-and-pepper. bald works too.

IrresistibleB1tch said:

yes but blondes or burnettes? lol

Christopher said:

i said "sure"...

IrresistibleB1tch said:

will i ever have giant snails in my garden?

IrresistibleB1tch said:

ok who'd ya rather see neekid..ben or jerry?

XxAxX said:

probably so. the real question is - will you treat them with the respect all sentient beings deserve?

Christopher said:

hmmm... let's see...


Ben on the left, Jerry on the right.

i think i'll go for Jerry.

then again, an ice cream sandwich wouldn't be half bad either...
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IrresistibleB1tch said:

okay a little offtopic but have you had the cinnamon ice cream with oatmeal cookies and chocolate chunks?! omfg

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Christopher said:

no, but it sounds yummy! i'll have to get some for my hubby...

I can't be bothered.

Cloudbuster said:

and i respect that.

IrresistibleB1tch said:

Let's screw instead.

Cloudbuster said:

IrresistibleB1tch said:

if i do will they take me with them to their home planet when they fly away?

XxAxX said:

are you off your meds again, Xx?

IrresistibleB1tch said:

oh sure! try to make me out to be some kind of weirdo. there really are giant snails you know. they're almost as big around as your fist.

by the way, do you suppose a cow would eat one of those?

XxAxX said:

with a splash of lemon juice.