Electoral College

[Occhidiangela]

First, I think the american system as it is now is not suitabel for electing a president with so much power. Would an american president have the same function as has the french or german president (so not much) it could be a googd system, just because the outcome would be of less importance.
I mean even if you just have an election using the popular vote, the fact that a few 1000 votes can make such a difference ius a bit scary, especially if big decission have to be made.
As I said before, the way campaign are run and funded to me are even bigger problems, plus the fact that a lot of americans out of "patriotism" are more likely to vote for the current president (if possible) democrat or republican. Politicians should stop playing with the people and realize that a presidency of the US is something too important to go mudslinging and using campaign adds. (and don' say they don't work because otherwise they wouldn't spend millions on it)
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eppie: Who cares what you think about how we elect a president? Seriously.

I hope you are pleased with how your elected officials are chosen, since the Netherlands is where you live.

Contrary to the belief of some, there is no world government. The UN is made up of a gaggle of sovereign states, each with its own approach to leadership and rulership. Before you comment about American electoral procedure, I'd suggest you pay a great deal of attention to the "electoral habits" of the dozens of countries where the right to vote, where franchise, where open elections, are still a dream.

Then, when you have them sorted out, come talk to us about American elections.

*sniggers at the latest EU political fun and games*

Occhi