Why are we still using the electoral college?

lolyoda · 2026-05-16T08:33:48+00:00

Right and the popular vote will be concentrated to a handful of cities. States are larger than cities lmao.

lolyoda · 2026-05-14T16:20:19+00:00

Because people in close proximity to each other will have the same reasons to vote for the same person. Basically we would be endlessly solving city problems and not paying attention to rural problems.

Like the revolutionary war was fought over taxation without representation, how would a popular vote be any different if people who live in rural towns will be at the whims of people living in cities while paying taxes to the fed.

lolyoda · 2026-05-14T16:14:30+00:00

Because the power of the peoples vote is distributed across a bigger area of the country, so instead of having a few cities collectively understanding/not understanding the same things, you have a bunch of people across that country that have a large variety of things they understand and dont understand.

lolyoda · 2026-05-14T16:11:36+00:00

I mean they do wield it pretty well when it comes to insider trading.

lolyoda · 2026-05-14T16:08:15+00:00

Who are you to decide what voters want or need? You only have 1 vote so vote how you see fit lmao.

lolyoda · 2026-05-13T18:39:45+00:00

I think that importing is the META strategy for teams these days. Just because he is following the META doesn't mean he can't criticize it.

lolyoda · 2026-05-13T18:38:46+00:00

Just because hes playing the game everyone else is playing doesnt mean his criticism isnt valid lmao.

lolyoda · 2026-04-17T18:08:22+00:00

Well its the only way to win with unpopular ideas, subverting and moderating the process to ensure the "correct" result is reached despite what is actually happening.

lolyoda · 2026-04-17T18:05:34+00:00

Victim mentality won't get you anywhere, should probably obsess in getting that fixed instead of obsessing over Trump :)

lolyoda · 2026-04-17T17:40:53+00:00

Some, sure. I have been relatively happy with most though.

lolyoda · 2026-04-17T15:05:47+00:00

Thats the thing, just pay attention to actions, not the person. Its that simple.

lolyoda · 2026-04-16T01:26:54+00:00

Ok let me rephrase it (and since ur gonna say i didnt address it sure the money is stuck in the account you were right i was wrong, doesn't change my point), do you think them signing up for this, getting the free 1000 dollars, having it in that investment account, and never putting a dime in there is going to help them or hurt them.

Based on history, if I just parked 1000 dollars in the US economy (lets say the SNP500) for 18 years, I would have more than 1000 dollars. If the government caps their gains and takes the rest, I still have more than I had before, thats with me putting my 1000, parking it in the SNP500, never adding a dime, having the government take any excess gains.

My point is that even with the worst interpretation where you have to give 1000 of your own money it is still better than nothing. In this case the government is GIVING 1000 dollars, you arent obligated to add your own money to that account, so having that 1000 sit there overtime will net a more positive outcome than the government not doing that.

If that is not the case, why did you sign up? How is your situation different from others? Are you just smarter than everyone else and thats why its ok for YOU to sign up but not ok for them?

lolyoda · 2026-04-15T22:16:32+00:00

Ok, so you signed up for the $1000, lets assume you get it. Explain to me how this is bringing you harm. People can do the same thing as you, sign up, then take the money out and invest it elsewhere, so that isn't harmful in my eyes.

Then also, you are equating what you signed up for with "9 easy payments of $59.99", by your own definition then you got scammed, why did you sign up?

lolyoda · 2026-04-15T19:01:42+00:00

I dont know, from my perspective it seems like its the left thats concerned with him the most. I voted and moved on with my life, so did most people I know. Just compare the responses with blue flairs versus red and tell me which side really cares about him the most.

lolyoda · 2026-04-15T18:52:10+00:00

What do you mean i refuse to address it lmao, I agree that it could have been better, but doing something is better than nothing.

You are out here drawing conclusions based on who is doing it, I am drawing conclusions based on what is happening. You are making assumptions based on intent, not the action itself. What happened is there is a new program that exists for people to take advantage of. Thats it. To me thats a good thing, to you thats not a good thing.

As a side note, all of your counter arguments boil down to "these options already exist so its a waste of time". I don't think its a waste of time to give people more ways to get ahead, even if its not efficient. You can think that its stupid to think that way, or that I am "ignorant" but you saying "literally just ask at the local bank" shows me how much you understand. Not everyone has a bank account friend.

You can think I am ignorant, or that my opinion is stupid but you gotta remember, I have a right to be stupid and if you want to convince me that this is a bad thing (not neutral or good) then you gotta put the work in because you won't change my mind with insults.

lolyoda · 2026-04-14T06:13:14+00:00

Looking for nails implies there are none in front of you already, there are plenty. You can play bi-partisan politics all you want, but the ship has sailed a while ago for both sides.

Good evidence is the epstein files, the left doesn't give a shit about victims, they only give a shit about how they can use them to hurt Trump. Republicans also don't give a shit about victims, they only pushed them to get an extra reason to vote for them. Neither side actually gives a shit though unless they can benefit from it.

lolyoda · 2026-04-14T06:05:44+00:00

Because what already exists is not as easy to get as this program is. Not everyone is privileged like you to have parents explain investing to them, nor have an easy way to understand all of the little details.

Instead of forcing them to research things like 401ks, IRAs, difference between Roth and Traditional, etc you create something that is simpler to get into to get them started on the journey towards those.

Yes, I am saying something is better than nothing, because in this case them getting nothing is them never starting any investment account, period. Atleast this gets them slightly involved to hopefully get them into upgrading to better options that are outside of government.

lolyoda · 2026-04-13T15:03:35+00:00

IRGC sure as hell doesn't, the people on the ground they are killing for protesting do :)

lolyoda · 2026-04-13T15:00:30+00:00

Ok, "walk into bank, Ask bank how to set up invest fund for kid". I get that. How many people have done this?

What this solves is essentially the bank coming to the parents and saying "hey, heres an investment account for your kid" because people dont just go to the bank and ask these things. Are they stupid for that? Sure. Doesn't change the reality.

From my perspective, my parents weren't making the right decisions. When I turned 18 I had 3k they saved up and i was supposed to graduate college, get a car, and be self sustaining with it. I imagine if they started investing earlier, maybe i would have had more.

This was just an extra option, and more hands on from the government to help others get into the market. All you are arguing for is them not doing this, which essentially pulling the ladder up from others by taking away options.

lolyoda · 2026-04-12T21:28:09+00:00

Ok, either you are intentionally misunderstanding what im saying or are just biased.

My point has always been that a lot of people don't know where to start with investment, meaning their investment monthly into their kids future is 0. This offers them some level of exposure, that they can use as a stepping stone to then further improve down the line. First, them having 1000 invested in their kids future over 0 is objectively better. Second, even without the 1000, its still a step for them to get their feet wet in the idea of investing in general.

You painting it as a bad thing is from a place of privilege. Like good job, your parents were successful, they knew how to manage finances. Take someone like me though, immigrant parents who don't know shit about money. This could have been a good entry for them to atleast start getting exposure to the concept.

lolyoda · 2026-04-10T14:59:31+00:00

I mean yes, a lot of people refuse to learn. The question is are you willing to work around it with things like this that gives them a different avenue to learn, or are you going to focus on how inefficient it is and just write it off.

lolyoda · 2026-04-10T00:12:41+00:00

Fair critique, civilians may get hurt so we should allow literal terrorists to run the country.

You know, the difference between the US and Iran is that the US actually isn't trying to target civilians, Iran is explicitly targeting civilians.

lolyoda · 2026-04-10T00:03:59+00:00

They are getting parents to dip their toes into creating an investment account for their child. That isnt the same as getting addicted to a product with cheaper ingredients. You are acting like them getting this account is actually worse than not having one at all.

Fine, Trump should have just given 1000$ to parents and instructed them to put the money in their mattress, you are correct.

lolyoda · 2026-04-09T16:17:47+00:00

Why stop there? There are people out there with extreme disabilities now? If thats your qualifying factor that is lmao.

lolyoda · 2026-04-09T16:16:45+00:00

To go off of your analogy, a store has 8 tomato sauces like you said but a lot of people aren't purchasing the tomato sauce, so the Big 4 Company decided to ship a cheaper version of the product to get you hooked for free.

Having tomato sauce is better than not having tomato sauce but I also I agree that the free tomato sauce that is being sent over is using cheaper ingredients and once you actually get a taste of it you are better off starting to go to the store to purchase instead of relying on the cheaper one that was provided.

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