Discussion of "Republic" - is the US?

[fallenturtle]

@SneakySFDude

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@SneakySFDude

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@Steel-W0LF

@PurpnGold

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Because we aren’t a democracy? The extra votes are for the states themselves.

States are represented by the senators. Senators are selected via popular vote.

What’s the difference between a vote for Trump in CA vs a vote for Trump in OK?

What’s the difference between the two EC votes California gets as a state, and the two Utah gets as a state.

Don’t like a republic. Pass an amendment.

If we elected the President by popular vote we’d still be a republic.

Could be.

How could we not?

Are we now? Republic is not about how you choose the ruling class.

Not sure I follow… yes, we are a republic.