"In my experience people are usually fine utilizing loopholes to achieve noble goals."
The use of legal loopholes, whether for noble or ignoble purposes, is usually a subversion of the original intent of the law. The correct approach and the moral high ground is that if the law no longer applies or if it no longer reflects the will of the people, then change or repeal the law. Using subversion, or loopholes, sets a really bad precedent in disregard for the law.
As to the West Coast's and Northeastern states' being irrelevant, I disagree. The needs, life-styles, and outlooks of urban and rural people differ significantly. I therefore oppose any system, such as the NVPIC, that connives to let urban populations dictate to rural areas without their consent.
If you can abolish the Electoral College through the arduous process of amending the U.S. Constitution, then you have truly reflected the will of the majority with due scrutiny, deliberation, and agreement.