tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571052.post2762861147288597884..comments2024-03-27T14:33:39.480-06:00Comments on Cathie from Canada: I'm so tired of Teh Stupid!Cathie from Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11418899090537597360noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571052.post-14940880408939215422023-01-16T11:35:57.244-06:002023-01-16T11:35:57.244-06:00Yes, I can understand this concern -- perhaps pure...Yes, I can understand this concern -- perhaps pure popular vote isn't always exactly right either! <br />Though in a straight-up Trudeau vs Scheer contest (ie, without the NDP, Bloc) I think Trudeau would win.Cathie from Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418899090537597360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6571052.post-10857499727743592822023-01-16T09:12:06.584-06:002023-01-16T09:12:06.584-06:00There's no question that the Electoral College...There's no question that the Electoral College is a stupid, cludgy system, what with the constant threat of unfaithful electors failing to follow election results. But the part about it delivering results that don't reflect the popular vote is exactly what our first-past-the-post system does here in Canada. Indeed, if we had a system that prioritized the popular party vote, chances are we'd be in the third term of prime minister Scheer. Be careful what you wish for. <br /><br />CapAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com