Actually I worked for longer in DC, often for Republicans, then I have in Westminster. So I suspect I know as much about the neuonces of the US system as most on this forum.

My first post was purely an example of hummour and political ribbing, but anyway, back on topic...

...why can't this thread turn into a debate on the electoral collage. I find it facinating that a country which prides itself on being world leaders in political freedom, theory and practice should continue to rely on an electoral system that presumes the country is still in the 18th century.

And I know the "its because its the states" argument and such. But honestly, is there a democratic justification in 2008?

Could of fooled me or any other politician for that matter since you should then know that the electorial college exists. Since you don't, I have to doubt your claims of working in DC at all!

-S

Where have I denied the electoral collage exists? I thought it was Liberals (according to Republicans) who make things up about their opponents to discredit them... not the other way round?

And on your doubts... given this forum allows us to debate in relative animity... and given that everyone lies at somepoint... well its your perogative to judge what I say. I just thought I'd give a response to the deeply patronising suggestion that I can't grasp US politics. :|\\