The Electoral College is an undemocratic aberration of The Constitution. It can mitigate the damage it did by electing Bush and Trump and correcting the clear and present danger Trump represents.
Use the Electoral College to stop Trump from destroying us?
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Summary
The speaker argues that Donald Trump’s potential return to the presidency poses an existential threat to the United States, given his lack of competence, moral failings, and dangerous appointments. They propose using the Electoral College—an undemocratic and flawed institution with racist origins—to prevent this outcome, citing its capacity to act as a corrective mechanism in extraordinary circumstances. Drawing from historical examples of its misuse, such as the Bush and Trump presidencies, the speaker acknowledges the paradox of relying on the Electoral College while advocating for its ultimate abolition.
Key Points:
- Trump’s Dangerous Leadership: His proposed second-term agenda and appointments demonstrate incompetence and disregard for public welfare.
- Electoral College as a Tool: While historically flawed and rooted in racism, the Electoral College might act as a temporary safeguard against Trump.
- Historical Failures of the Electoral College: Past outcomes, such as Bush and Trump presidencies, show the institution’s harmful effects.
- Moral Justification: Extraordinary measures, even from imperfect systems, may be necessary to protect democracy from authoritarian threats.
- Future Reform: While using the Electoral College now may be necessary, the ultimate goal should be its abolition for a more equitable democracy.
Progressive Perspective Summary
The video underscores the urgency of stopping Trump’s authoritarian ambitions by any means necessary, including the paradoxical use of the Electoral College. While the institution is fundamentally undemocratic, it could serve as a temporary corrective to prevent further harm to marginalized communities, democracy, and global stability. Progressives must seize this moment to stop Trump while recommitting to structural reforms that build a truly inclusive and democratic society.
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Hello Egberto,
I love you show thank you for educating me and many others. I hope this message reads you you had asked for feedback from your viewers. My income is SSI and food stamps. I am doing a lot of healing and things may be different, soon. So, sorry I won’t become a paid subscriber, yet!
I think you’re really on to something with this electoral college opportunity. I wonder what Mark Ellis of democracy docket thinks about how to move forward. I think the mass of electorate in the United States were uninformed, and did not choose to go to the effort to learn about what they were voting for.
Is it possible that Biden could use his presidency to inform the public with, like a voter pamphlet information, educate the voters about the issues and the facts about his proposed cabinet members. Then, as they do in France when the people are outraged – call a new election!
I don’t understand much about the Electoral College opportunity, but it sounds like the voters were not in a position to make the decision about what kind of country they want to live in. The vast majority of Voters do not want to dictatorship. I’m hoping this possibility of an electoral college retake, you’ve mentioned, could be done. I’m in California and it if there’s any way we can make it work, let’s give it a try!
Marlene Juette
marlene.juette@gmail.com
916-899-1125
Thank you for reading and listening. And yes you are correct.
Regards,
Egberto