tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558607415091400992.post4117651048544142617..comments2023-10-07T07:28:56.441-04:00Comments on Like a Rose: It's Over, It's Over, It's Over (or The Polls Are Now Closed)Debbie@Like a Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07595737927336471561noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558607415091400992.post-63858516290655381862008-11-05T15:04:00.000-05:002008-11-05T15:04:00.000-05:00Unfortunately, I think the electoral college serve...Unfortunately, I think the electoral college serves the interests of the political establishment far too well and it will be hard to do away with it.<BR/><BR/>I like the quote from Romans. But as always with government, remember: Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?<BR/><BR/>(Who watches the watchers?)Alvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434824014999511329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558607415091400992.post-85603418548769798812008-11-04T22:15:00.000-05:002008-11-04T22:15:00.000-05:00I understand your frustration! I'm actually all a...I understand your frustration! I'm actually all about doing away with the Electorial College anyway. It has outlived its usefulness and technology would allow it to be based purely on the popular vote.Debbie@Like a Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595737927336471561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558607415091400992.post-33068688729573365302008-11-04T21:20:00.000-05:002008-11-04T21:20:00.000-05:00It’s just 6:19pm in California and the polls don’t...It’s just 6:19pm in California and the polls don’t close here until 8pm … that said, I voted early on October 28th, but I’m watching the election results roll in … and I’m reminded that it’s frustrating to be on the West Coast with polls still open while they’re making projections about who’s got how many electoral votes already. Methinks I’d rather they wait until the votes are actually counted so folks here won't decide to skip voting because it seems like their votes don't count!<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.com