.....Go back to what I said about two Californias and think about that. You’d be screwed. Trump amd MAGA won a great victory but the margin of votes, considering the 330 million or so who live in the US, wasn’t all that much. If they hadn’t won, would that mean all Americans are useless do-nothings?....
It's helpful to point out that the US is a representative republic. There are US elections, and the dems often tout that they win the popular vote. That would be mob rule. The two kalis, the left one and the ny one, can easily hold sway with a few like minded places, over the entire country, but it can't. rmbill here has advocated for kali having more Senators, in "fairness" for their large population, but two senators per US state are a meaningful check and balance. Just as the electoral college is for dems, depending which way the wind is blowing.
Fifty percent plus one vote, of the turnout is not the way the US is supposed to operate. What you see as, "wasn't all that much", was actually a stunning and overwhelming victory. Both parties had legions of lawyers, poised to file injunctions and oversee recounts. But, the morning after the election was nationwide calm and acceptance, save literally a few pockets of mouthpieces. There are more criminals, climate proponents, firebombing green new deal Tesla dealerships, than the day after elections.
No, Canada is not monolithic. I have the opinion that it is becoming monolithic, for many practical purposes. Keep fighting the good fight, from my cheap seat, things might be slipping quicker than you seem inclined to admit. The US hit a long odds lottery, and polling today say dem party popularity is at a decades low, not that a dictator squeaked in by the skin of his teeth.
Craig, I don’t mean to sound like I don’t see how quickly we are swirling the bowl. I see it. Many Canadians, particularly in the centre and the east, are oblivious.
I think a huge advantage you have is the Senate. An elected body that counters the mob rule of pure democracy. 50% plus one.
Our parliamentary system has elements to it thst also get us away from the 50% plus one problem but they are not nearly as robust as yours. I’m rather pessimistic about Canada’s long term chances of staying together.
But that doesn’t mean I’m sad about that. My view is that all of the place would thrive as a result of the cold bucket of water dumping on peoples heads that dissolution of the country would bring. IMHO as a country we have behaved abominably to the country, America, that has made our standard of living possible, and we behave equally poorly in our relationships between different areas of the country. It’s toxic. Sometimes people need a metaphorical good slap in the face.
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The world cries out for such: he is needed & needed badly- the man who can carry a message to Garcia
Gotta admit, those communist bastards get a few things right.
_______________________________ If you’re too cheap to have a subscription to the WSJ the article is about Canadians being executed for running drugs in China
Gotta admit, those communist bastards get a few things right.
_______________________________ If you’re too cheap to have a subscription to the WSJ the article is about Canadians being executed for running drugs in China
_________________________________________________________ If the commies killed Canadians, it was because their organs were needed for some oligarchs in Eastern Europe. The commies likely gave them the drugs to smuggle.
The commies likely gave them the drugs to smuggle.
Right. You missed your calling, Ted. Should’ve followed pops footsteps. Killin’ commies is way more fun than cutting, folding and stitching whatever the heck it is you cut, fold and stitch.
The commies likely gave them the drugs to smuggle.
Right. You missed your calling, Ted. Should’ve followed pops footsteps. Killin’ commies is way more fun than cutting, folding and stitching whatever the heck it is you cut, fold and stitch.
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Somebody had to do the work to see that you would eventually learn how to read.
Craig, I wouldn't say anything on this topic, but your statement that I argue for more California senators has me puzzled. Perhaps you meant that comment on Keith. Cheers, Bill
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