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Old 06-20-2003, 06:29 AM   #30 (permalink)
Sparhawk
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Location: VA
Quote:
Originally posted by geep
So it's the big business farms against the money laundering welfare recipients, eh?

I think the Electoral College provides a balance unforeseen by our forefathers. It is the great equalizer of American Politics. Throughout this thread there is no mention of the second leg of our awkward beast- the Congress. They are elected by popular vote and provide a check against the Presidency. Just because the vote didn't fall in your favor doesn't mean you have to change the rules of the game.
Oh yeah, Congress. Funny how we all forgot about them. Maybe it's because they're starting to look more and more like these:

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