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wpietri
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Well, that seems a little strong. The measure used in the US is one that I don't think is used in any other democracy. Every non-American I've talked with about this believes that national popular vote is definitely the number that matters.
egdod
on March 12, 2020
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They're wrong, for purposes of American presidential elections anyway.
wpietri
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Then perhaps the people saying that have different purposes. Which I'm sure was dlp211's point as well.
egdod
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Sure, but I’m not obliged to give any deference to improper purposes like delegitimization of the President.
dlp211
on March 13, 2020
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I never claimed that he is illegitimate. Shame on you for not taking my argument in good faith.
wpietri
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You don't get to decide what is proper for other people's purposes. They do.
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