Daily Discussion Thread: πππ Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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The real question about the US Election is do they get democracy sausages?
I'm not sure they'll even have democracy much longer, sausages are probably pushing it.
They haven't ever had it. Current system is more or less an oligarchy, it's just called democracy so as not to scare people.
No. In fact, some states have passed laws prohibiting the distribution of refreshments to people waiting in line to vote
That's wild
There is reason for it. Back in the days where travelling to a polling place was still a major event politicians used to ply people with food and alcohol to buy their votes. It often got quite out of control and was seen as a threat to democracy.
This is really at the core of their issues.
No. In fact when we ask about it, they usually think we are joking.
They do not