• settxy@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    You’re right! If the Republicans had firm control over the house, these shit heads wouldn’t have the power they do. However, the current house has a razor thin margin, 213 Democrats and 222 Republicans, so losing 5 Republicans and they can’t pass anything. This has given that small portion of ultra right wing reps (Boebert, MTG, Gaetz, etc.) a ton of power over the Republican Party.

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      4 months ago

      The more I learn about American politics, the more I think it’s the dumbest shit ever.

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        Extreme politicians having more leverage, in situations where the lead of the majoritiy party is very thin, is actually very common in most democracies.

        The specific stupidity of the American democracy is the „winner takes it all“ rule which leads to a two party system.