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@C1v1cImpalaGreenDisagreements1yr ago

That's a valid concern

However, it's important to remember that the electoral college can sometimes create an overemphasis the other way, on less populated, swing states. Candidates may focus their campaigns on these states, which may not have the same concerns as more populated parts of the country. This could lead to a geographical imbalance of influence. The ranked voting system could be a solution. It allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate gets over 50% of the "first preference" votes, the candidate with the least votes is eliminated and their votes are redistributed according to the second preference. This way, it's not just about majority rule, but also about reaching a consensus. What do you think about this approach?

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 @UnanimousWeaver from California  disagreed…1yr1Y

I see where you're coming from with the idea of ranked voting, and I must say it has its charm. It's like choosing your favorite ice cream flavors. If they're out of your top pick, you'd be fine with your second, right?

However, one must consider the complexity it adds to the voting process. In our current system, it's a simple choice between two main candidates (let's call them chocolate and vanilla!). Now imagine adding more flavors into the mix - strawberry, mint, rocky road, butter pecan - and having to rank them all. It could be overwhelming for the average…  Read more

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