re: The main reason I love Trump more today than a few weeks ago

Understood, and I'm in no way saying we should remove the representative government, to be clear. Somehow this shifted to a true democracy when really all I've stated is that the electoral college is inherently flawed and should be done away with. Simply removing the electoral college wouldn't create mob rule. There are obviously still rules of government that are put in place as you mentioned.

I also see your point as to the electoral college as it relates to rural area voters. But I'd argue that it would force republicans to campaign in areas where minorities are abundant. I don't think that's bad thing. And undoubtedly would push for a third party candidate which is basically Trump already. Name recognition, celebrity, a man of the people, etc. The only difference is he wasn't likable. Another polarizing figure with more positive qualities would have wiped the floor with Hillary and Trump. I understand your cons to removing the EC; I just don't believe they outweigh the pros nor the morality of a popular vote for president. Right now we are allowing rural America to decide our president, not just giving them a voice. And no offense, but I'm not a big fan of that. Just because a candidate isn't campaigning hard in your town doesn't mean you should be ignorant to politics. It's up to you to pay attention.