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by dogtired
Sun Jun 12, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: Take it outside!
Topic: What is the best size for a district?
Replies: 8
Views: 12958

Re: What is the best size for a district?

Sorry, I had to go away for a while. Yes, I think we all agree that our founders were right in coming up with the 30-50K figure. And as QED pointed out, we could have save our country a lot of trouble had we stuck with it. I guess my real question should've said, for district sizes concerning local,...
by dogtired
Tue May 31, 2011 3:28 pm
Forum: Take it outside!
Topic: What is the best size for a district?
Replies: 8
Views: 12958

What is the best size for a district?

What is the best size for a district? Using my own observations of my hometown's council districts as a model, I believe Duverger's theory became law prior to our reaching the 50,000 number. The effects were already obvious as our district sizes reached 20,000 but became a hard law somewhere between...
by dogtired
Tue May 31, 2011 3:11 pm
Forum: Take it outside!
Topic: Duverger's Principle (a.k.a. "Duverger's Law")
Replies: 22
Views: 26555

Re: Duverger's Principle (a.k.a. "Duverger's Law")

Thanks to you learned gentlemen, I think I got it. In regards to the House, none of us believe a constitutional amdendment is needed, we just need Congress to follow the Constitution as written. So let's agree not mention it again. If I understand you guys right, Duverger's theory says that the bigg...
by dogtired
Mon May 30, 2011 3:34 pm
Forum: Take it outside!
Topic: Duverger's Principle (a.k.a. "Duverger's Law")
Replies: 22
Views: 26555

Re: Duverger's Principle

I'm still reading and rereading Duverger’s Law in hopes I can figure out exactly what this Frenchman is trying to say. Thanks to you guys, I think I'm starting to get it. In the early days parties weren't that well organized as half were set up to promote a particular candidate and endorse his polic...
by dogtired
Sat May 28, 2011 12:37 pm
Forum: Take it outside!
Topic: Duverger's Principle (a.k.a. "Duverger's Law")
Replies: 22
Views: 26555

Re: Duverger's Principle

Wow, you guys put a lot on the plate. First, I wasn't suggesting doing any rocket science for figuring out the proper maximum size for a district. I was simple answering QED's question, "How do we test for this?" But having reread his comment, I see I hadn't taken his question in the manne...
by dogtired
Thu May 26, 2011 12:29 pm
Forum: Take it outside!
Topic: Duverger's Principle (a.k.a. "Duverger's Law")
Replies: 22
Views: 26555

Re: Duverger's Principle

I never heard of Duverger's law until now. Thanks Jeff. Although I haven't studied it either having only read Jeff's comments and the wiki link he gave us, I will respond with my first thoughts. I'm not in favor of those things which are designed to preserve the two-party system. I believe each of o...
by dogtired
Thu May 26, 2011 11:18 am
Forum: Take it outside!
Topic: Alternative Structures
Replies: 17
Views: 39392

Re: Alternative Structures

First, allow me to let you know more about me so you know where I'm coming from. 1) I am pro-TTO. I do not believe we have the proper representation as our framers had intended. 2) I do believe in the one man = one vote. 3) I've never been a fan of the electoral college. Unlike everything else, this...
by dogtired
Wed May 25, 2011 1:47 pm
Forum: Take it outside!
Topic: Alternative Structures
Replies: 17
Views: 39392

Re: Alternative Structures

sbozich, I'm not saying I support the idea I presented above. I'm just kicking the tires and wanted to hear what others (you) thought. I do think we should at least think about this regardless of what we do concerning district sizes. True, the idea of "one vote, but on two tallies" isn't n...
by dogtired
Thu May 19, 2011 1:52 pm
Forum: Take it outside!
Topic: Alternative Structures
Replies: 17
Views: 39392

Re: Alternative Structures

Me and my friends have been kicking this subject around for years and we have come up with several ideas. I want to bring some of these up as food for thought and get other people's ideas and opinions. At this time I'm not set on any alternative solution but like most conservative people, I'm certai...
by dogtired
Wed May 18, 2011 12:04 pm
Forum: Take it outside!
Topic: The Repeal Amendment
Replies: 3
Views: 8130

Re: The Repeal Amendment

I believe the Repeal Amendment would be better than nothing... but Repealing the 17th Amendment is the only true solution as it would give the states their voice back. Those pushing for the Repeal Amendment agree. But they decided to try this route because they think it will be easier to pass. I dis...
by dogtired
Wed May 18, 2011 11:24 am
Forum: Repealing the 17th Amendment: Pros and Cons
Topic: Was the 17th Amendment properly ratified?
Replies: 28
Views: 28980

Re: Was the 17th Amendment properly ratified?

It appears this thread has shifted off subject to the appointing of senators is the 17th was repealed or voided. The book, THE BALTIMORE PRINCIPLES by Carl Douglas, addresses the old deadlocks in making senate appointments. He suggests the amendment to repeal 17 should include two additional clauses...
by dogtired
Wed May 18, 2011 10:53 am
Forum: Repealing the 17th Amendment: Pros and Cons
Topic: Repealing the 17th amendment
Replies: 31
Views: 60020

Re: Repealing the 17th amendment

I don't think repealing the 17th is out of scope because it addresses proper representation. There is a book out now that covers this subject. It brings up the subject of the old deadlocks in appointing senators. It suggests that after some serious vetting, the state senate narrow their choices down...
by dogtired
Wed May 18, 2011 10:23 am
Forum: Repealing the 17th Amendment: Pros and Cons
Topic: Links related to repealing the 17th Amendment
Replies: 3
Views: 7542

Re: Links related to repealing the 17th Amendment

www.baltimoreprinciples.com Please add this link. This is to a wonderful history book that addresses proper representation at all levels; local, county, state and federal governments. The history presented clearly shows how the original system worked and how we've lost some of the fundamental princi...