Comments by "whyamimrpink78" (@whyamimrpink78) on "Crowds Erupts For Abolishing The Electoral College" video.
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@thcrmsnchn1056 , yes, the people make up the states, that is why state issues are determined by the majority. The federal government is there to deal with foreign affairs and deal with commerce between states. The federal government serves the states, not the people. The states serve the people. That is why law enforcement is ran locally. That is why education is ran locally. The bill or rights are limitations on all governments, local, state and federal. The Bill of Rights give zero power to government but gives powers to the people and limits governments.
The Senate is not based on population basis.
The point of 10 states give a majority is to counter the idea that 21% means someone can win. It goes both ways. But there are some states that do lean far let or fight right, that is a fact. Also, it is possible that all of the largest states can lean the same politically. Why can't they?
The point is this, the federal government is there to serve the state, not the people. Just because one state has a much larger population does not mean they should have that much power. I love how the political left talks about helping the minority and the little guy but then support ideas that goes against that. The EC is there to support the little guy.
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@thcrmsnchn1056 , 1. the country is made up of the states. That is why it is called the "United States", not the united people.
2. What you described falls in line with foreign affairs and commerce between states. Collected taxes is needed to deal with those issues. Laws have to follow the commerce clause. That is why states control K-12 education, not the federal government. You literally supported my cases with your comment, thanks.
3. The federal government serves the states, not the people. The federal government does not provide law enforcement, education, fire departments, murder laws, etc.
4. The FBI deals with federal laws that handle laws that occur over state lines which is a part of interstate commerce. If you were to compare federal prison to state prisons state prisons are more violent as they are typically filled with violent criminals who violated violent laws within the state. Federal prisons are filled with criminals who violated commerce laws which are typically laws dealing with fraud and financial situations across state lines. Tell me, when was the last time the FBI pulled over someone for speeding?
5. The Constitution is there to limit government. So you are agreeing that the Federal Government supposed to be limited. Again, thanks for agreeing with me.
6. The existence of the house and senate is the balance of having larger states have a larger voice to a degree, but limited in the Senate. Just like larger states have the most EC votes, but they are limited. It is a balance. CA still has the most EC votes, so what is your problem at this point?
7. And what candidate won with only 21% of the vote? It goes both ways.
8. Easy, the Constitution. Also the fact that states fun public education, public law enforcement, and numerous other domestic laws. You are making this way too easy.
9. People vote based on what they experience subjectively. That is the reality. Just because millions view one way of life does not mean they should control the nation. You are assuming that people are generally strongly informed on the issues but in reality they aren't. They rarely seen past their own backyard. Why should people in CA influence the lives, strongly, of the people in WY? Just because there are more in CA should not give them that power. That is the issue. You are literally supporting the majority oppressing the minority. You are literally supporting the big guy oppressing the little guy.
10. No, you are against the little guy. You are against small states like WY from having a voice. You know, if CA messes up their state you feel smaller states like WY should pay.
11. The "little guy" are states with less population. Just because they have fewer people does not mean they should not have a voice. You literally want to snuff smaller states from having a voice.
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@thcrmsnchn1056
1. You are splitting hairs here. The Constitution clearly lays out the difference between the states and the people. But based on your point I can call Bernie Sanders a communist no matter what he calls himself.
2. The VA is for the military which is a part of foreign affairs. It is highly arguable that SS, Medicare and Medicaid are not constitutional.
https://www.ssa.gov/history/court.html
3. The federal government only provides funding for schools if they follow certain standards. As is close to 10 states don't follow CCSS. And most funding for schools are to Title I schools. 92% of funding for schools are state, local and private where only 8% is federal.
https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/fed/10facts/index.html
4. What you mentioned in law enforcement is either foreign affairs or interstate commerce. Again, when was the last time the FBI pulled someone over for speeding?
5. What is your point on murder laws? They differ by states and most murder laws are handled at state courts. They are only handled federally if one, it was a spree of murders across many states (interstate commerce), or two, there was a misruling at the local level. But tell me why do murder laws differ in each state?
5. Ok
A: Foreign affiars
B: Foreign affairs
C: Foreign affairs and interstate commerce if it crosses state lines
D: Interstate commerce
E: Interstate commerce
F: Interstate commerce as shown in the word "transnational"
G: Interstate commerce
H: Interstate commerce where I mentioned about a killing spree in many states
Do you know what interstate commerce is? At this point I don't think you do.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/interstate_commerce
6: Most people in federal prisons committed interstate crimes which are usually financial crimes. Murder laws are handled at the state level thus they go to state prisons
7: The constitution is there to limit government. It outlines the duties of the federal government with limitations and gives the rest of the powers to the states. If you look at the rights they are not provided by the government. The government does not give you free speech, the bill of rights prevents the government from taking it away from you without due process. The rights listed are things you already have or can pursue. I have never seen the government give me a gun, I bought them myself. I have never seen the government give the the ability to express my opinion freely, I can do that myself. With the exception of a jury and representation in court show me what has government given to me in those rights? Did government give me property? No. The bill of rights prevents government from illegally entering my home. What has the federal government given me at that point? Nothing.
8. Congress represents the states. That is why I cannot vote for any representatives in Congress outside of my state. I don't live in CA, thus I do not have a say in who they send to represent their state. If you want to go your route than remove that part as well. Let the nation vote for all 535 members of congress. Why separate them by states? Why don't I get a say if Nancy Pelosi is in Congress or not?
9: You do realize that leader that is elected at the federal level is limited in powers? Again, it is a balance.
10: Anyone ruling over anyone is not good. Your idea is to have the majority rule over the minority. We had that in slavery. My idea is spread of power and checks on that power. Again, the president in limited in power. How about instead of changing the rules of the game you find a way to win with them. Remember, you just had Obama, he seem to win twice with the current rules. Also consider why the rules are in place to begin with. You are grossly oversimplifying this issue.
11: The Constitution is a strong citation
12: Why stop at the EC? Why not allow everyone to vote for every member off congress? Again, why should I not get a say in if Nancy Pelosi should have a seat in Congress? And yes, I know the president is not a dictator, he is there to serve the states. So the sates decide who wins.
13: Our country is diverse, or do you not support diversity? People in CA have little to no idea how the people in WY live and act, and visa versa. I support the idea that states should not overrule other states. Again, it isn't about the people at the federal level, it is about the states. That is why states send representatives to Congress to come up with ideas as opposed to the federal government doing a simple majority. What will work in WY will not work in CA and visa versa. Most people do not live outside the state they were raised. I have. I moved 1500 miles away from the town I lived at for 24 years. I have seen the culture difference. That is why no one state should have a lot of power. You advocate for that which is not wise.
14: What rights are being violated? The EC does not take away anyone's rights. Again, the president is not a dictator.
15: I do accept democracy at the state level. If one state messes up it is localized at that state. The far left wants a centralized government. Take the Flint incident for example. Water systems are ran locally. For as bad as the Flint water incident was it was isolated to Flint and was easily fixed. You want a federally ran water system where if there is a problem the whole nation suffers and it is much harder to fix.
It isn't about support a certain idea or not. If you were to really pick my brain you would see I support many ideas on the left. It is about standards and principles and how these laws are created. If the state of CA were to pass laws I disagree with I would disagree with those laws, but I will support that state in having the right to pass those laws as long as it does not violated the Constitution. Same with free speech. I do not support the KKK, I think they are a hateful and unproductive, but I support their freedom of speech. I do not support the message, I support their rights. See the difference? Doubt it.
It is you that hate the standards because it hinders your policies you support in getting passed.
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