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Environment & Energy

Think. Again.

(19,462 posts) Wed Nov 6, 2024, 07:56 AM Nov 6

....up to a handful of random Americans in 7 random states wasn't a good idea.

Sorry scientists, we should have listened to you instead.

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I guess leaving the fate of life on Earth... [View all] Think. Again. Nov 6 OP

People of the Land OKIsItJustMe Nov 6 #1

The thing is, she lost the "popular vote" as well OKIsItJustMe Nov 6 #2

It is only the electoral college that decides the outcome.... Think. Again. Nov 6 #3

No OKIsItJustMe Nov 6 #4

cool, so anyway, the President is chosen by the electoral college. Think. Again. Nov 6 #5

They do not elect the President. Their hands are tied. OKIsItJustMe Nov 6 #6

(big sigh, last attempt) Think. Again. Nov 6 #7

"Electoral College" is a phrase we use to refer to the Electors OKIsItJustMe Nov 6 #8

May I suggest this podcast? OKIsItJustMe Nov 6 #9