So, in which thread are we actually supposed to discuss The Happening? This or RU?
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The elector system probably stems from the fact that the US is a union of states (which in some cases have more authority than EU member states have nowadays), and the "underrepresented" regions are usually in such system given more weight in order to keep their opinion relevant and avoid groupthink. To compare, in the EU, if parliamentary seats were allocated directly proportional to the population, most of the smaller countries would have a fraction of the seats they have now. Can't see anyone wanting to repeal that, so why should the US?
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Provoked by the endless moaning, I had actually written down some comments on why Trump won and why it's a good thing, but decided not to post that text (yet) because it's full of crimethink and I don't want to be sent to Miniluv for re-education.
But I will say, what was absolutely hilarious was the (social) media outcry this morning European time, which only escalated after Americans got back online in the evening our time, further fueling the hysteria this side of the pond. It was (and still is) as if a thermonuclear war was already on and there would be locusts, plague, and the Four Horsemen abound, and a new sequel to the Twilight franchise had been announced. This is even more delicious than when W. got elected.