There are many things I don't understand about the American electorate. Obvious things, like the huge levels of apathy reflected in turnout that often doesn't exceed 50%. The proud no-nothingism that causes them to vote against their best interests time and time again. The team spirit that causes them to vote favor the same party over and over with reckless disregard for the consequences. But what really bakes my noodle is the sheer unwillingness to understand that, in our two party system, exactly one half of the parties is consistently making a mockery of the democratic process.
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