Democracy hijacked

Ooooh, I guess you didn't pay attention during civics or perhaps the there really is a conspiracy to destroy our understanding of Democracy... well that probably is an exaggeration.
Personally I like the Elector system but after 15 years in Europe I think a parlamentary democracy has real advantages over the "two-party" scheme.

But back to your point I agree that Bush was appointed in 2000 and that the election in 2004 was equally suspect but you can't blame that on the electors. I am convinced that there was pretty effective vote fraud both times, and in 2000 Florida wasn't allowed to choose it's own electors, in the end the Supreme court just decided. (what a surprise that would have been for the founding fathers)

Being from California originally (and yeah I just sent off my absentee ballot) I understand the problem of balancing our overwhelming population with the interests of the smaller states. The elector system isn't such a bad compromise.

I think a better answer would be a representative parliamentary democracy for California and for the whole country. The two party scheme just doesn't represent the opinion and interests of the people. It pushes policy to the middle both parties need to get 50% or more of the vote. so if 51% are stupid and apathetic they win. while if 40% are eloquent have real answers for our problems they may be heard but they don't achieve anything. I am living in Germany and the current government is a wonderful example. The people voted basically for the two largest parties to form a coalition and get on with governing. They hated each other's guts, but no matter how you counted the votes the answer didn't change. Amusing but we didn't get gridlock. oh well. I am an eccentric I know.. But think about it, is it about time rethink the whole scheme. Electors weren't bad but a real parliament??? Now that would be a revolution to see.

Herrenberg, Germany, formerly Yuba City, CA

I agree with you. I think alot of people including myself dont fully understand how the presidential election process works. I mean on a federal level state population shouldn't matter and the majority vote of our nation should be the ones selecting its leaders. No system is without its faults and this country is still the best place to live. Anyway great post on your part, mabee it will open some eyes. P.S.-One man (or woman) man can change the world...can we say Bill Gates? MrSANDMAN/BayArea/Ca.

In 1999 there was an election in Florida. In that election the control of the Presidential elections was changed from the Election Commision and placed in the hands of the Secratery of state,who just happened to be Kathrian Harrison the Republican's Secratery of State.

Also the Fla. Legislature is controled by the Republicans, and it was they who changed theFla. Primary to Jan 29. The National Democratic Party has fallen into the hands of the same people who messed with the 2000 election. Duh. It seems that the NationalDemocratic Party leaders are allowing themselves to be manipulated to the advantage of the Republican Party