What if, instead of doing away with the Electoral College – which, for some of us anyway, lies just beyond the grasp of understanding and, twice already in my limited time as a voter, has elected an entirely different President than the one chosen by the people – we instead make the losing candidate Vice President? Hear me out. No one pays much attention to Vice Presidential candidates anyway (exception: Sarah Palin), and it should force both major parties to work together. Win-win.
In order for this to work properly, President and Vice-President should probably be handcuffed together, at least for the first 100 days of office. President would still get to choose the country’s agenda and announce bathroom breaks and pick the bedtime story for the presidential turndown service, but Vice President would have the immediate right to veto each decision. So I think both parties would learn pretty quick how to work together to pick the best bedtime stories and policy decisions to lead our nation.
Maybe handcuffs are too chafing and instead we go with an oversized, two-headed sweater (or pantsuit, bathing suit, etc. depending on season and occasion). At least twice a day, and then once a week for conjugal visits, the President and Vice President would be allowed to leave one another’s side, though should be monitored closely as you would any flight risk.
Who knows what love might blossom, Stockholm Syndrome-style, in such close quarters. There would be no more secrets, though admittedly forced closeness does not seem the cure for acrimonious marriages. There might be murder plots, but at least they’d be the first to know. The idea is more to benefit the American people anyway by allowing both sides to have a voice on every issue so we don’t have this aggravating pendulum swing every 4-8 years, which inevitably results in one very unhappy party. If two people must sacrifice their freedom and mental well being in order for this to happen, why shouldn’t it be the two who took up so much of our own time and precious life force over the last 1.5 years/forever?
I haven’t been writing or doing much responding to posts lately. Maybe i will write soon and explain a bit.
However, your posts, your writing, have been so beautiful lately, and I have a moment and want to acknowledge that.
You write so beautifully and tersely, to the point. Your word choices are clear, and I always feel so much reading whatever it is you post
thank you for that. I will try and be more present in the day to day in the future….but for now a huge hug and gratitude to you.
xoxo
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Oh Michele, thank you so much for this. I miss your clever, honest writing. Your fans are right here waiting when you do come back. With much love to you ❤️
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Haha – yes I’ve suggested this before to friends/family, as an example of how we force politicians/different parties work together. I think it’s a grand idea!
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Ha, that’s great! I really think we’re on to something.
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It’s so crazy it just might work.
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It was like this in the beginning.
My daughter says thomas Jefferson changed it so he didn’t have to have is competition his VP.
that’s what she has learned reading Hamilton, anyway…
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It’s a fine mess Jefferson got us in. Thanks for the history lesson.
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From and 11 year old CANADIAN kid. Lol
That’s the power of broadway. Now I need to take her to New York again!
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Hamilton quickly became my all time favorite musical too…and what a wise daughter you have Anne.
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She really is.
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A much needed smile. Thanks for this. 🙂
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What a gorgeous idea. I love it!
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I love this idea! I’m Canadian but I’m voting for your proposal (and considering signing up for a history lesson from Anne’s daughter.)
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I know, right? Anne’s daughter is teaching us all.
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I think this is a fine idea!
I think they make fur handcuffs!
xo
Wendy
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Ha, I think you’re right – perfect!
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Kristen! You NEED to get on the planning docket right now!!!
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The reality of what we have to look forward to is surreal enough!
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