The people simply refused, all these years later, to abolish [the electoral college] that has led to some of the worst presidents in American history.

The EC is enshrined in the Constitution. The only way to "abolish" it would be to pass a constitutional amendment. That would have to first pass Congress, then be ratified by the states' legislatures. All of that is so far away from "the people" that it's disingenuous to blame "the people" for its still being in place.

Alternatively, there's also the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which would not amend the constitution, but bypass its restrictions through agreement by signatory states. This has a much better chance of taking effect than a proper amendment. While this is a bit closer to "the people," it's still pretty far away.

e: I don't know where the parent comment this was a reply to went, but I'm leaving it anyway.