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Old 06-30-2017, 11:06 AM  
Bladewire
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Originally Posted by crucifissio View Post
-when there are only 2 parties represented in the media and money is critical for a successful campaign
-when the politicians get to practically pick their own voters through gerrymandering
-when the politicians can be influenced by lobbyists after the election


how is this democratic?
You missed the most undemocratic part, the Electoral College, who overturned America's popular vote favoring one candidate by over 3 million, and annointed the candidate with 3 MILLION less votes to become president.
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