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@RSGAT
Sep 22, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read • Read on X
The thing that bothers me about the GOP's use of power is not the use of power; it's the million and one bullshit justifications. Just say, "We can't get electoral majorities, but this system allows us to rule without them, so that's what we're doing."
Like, these knucklehead triumphalists are out here saying "elections have consequences," BUT THE CONSEQUENCES ARE EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT WE UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF ELECTIONS TO BE.
It actually lines up pretty nicely with their understanding of the relationship between wealth and virtue. Being rich proves you did something right and are virtuous; holding office proves you have legitimacy. (Thanks, @flawlesswalrus; couldn't RT you, but you said this.)
An example. Romney assumes that a center-right upper legislative house and a far-right president = a center-right nation. But the 48 Senators in the minority RECEIVED MORE VOTES than the 52 in the majority, and the president lost the popular vote.

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