@heidilifeldman that is who the #US people chose twice, he clearly is the most respected politician and the one who shares the same views as the majority of those who could be bothered to vote. We may criticse, but in the end a #country gets the #leader it #craves.

@rodlux @heidilifeldman only appr. 50% of the American people......

@alloalli @heidilifeldman from being #British I know that sadly about 50% is enough. However, those that didn't vote are also to blame, as was the case in the UK. If like me you support democracy, it means that we have to respect the decision, and politely disagree when needed. But to repeat, Trump was the will of the American people twice, and if he is right three times. That is pretty consistent. Much like Brexit, then the Election which handed victory to Johnson.

@rodlux @alloalli @heidilifeldman
I'll only make one observation. In the Brit system it doesn't need to be 50% to be enough. (A fair system would iae require 50+%) From memory, and I may be wrong, in Thatcher's 2nd victory she was elected with 39%, and more seats in pmt. than in victory 1 (42%).
The present govt achieved more than 60% (64%?) of seats with 36% of votes cast.
I've been battling against this all my adult life. For 50 years few listened.

@hoare_spitall @alloalli @heidilifeldman yes the #UK system is basically undemocratic. When you factor in the House of Lords, Privy council and Monarchy it begins to look a bit like #Iran in terms of structure. I really think that at the very least the UK should introduce compulsory voting. I am tired of hearing people complain that they didn't vote and are not represented...