>Len;
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>Concerning the present leader of the United States, perhaps we could use a term from English History, and call the bastard “The Pretender” rather than “President”. That would do justice to what should be the office of our nations leader.
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>Tom
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>>>Below 25%, yet he was still in power? Amazing, huh?
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>>Is this too difficult to understand ? Maybe it is, the US only really has 2 political parties, so power is likely to go to the one with over 50% support (except, I understand with the current president).
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>>In a true multi-party democracy, where each party represents a part of the country, then it is very likely that the winning party will get a relatively low proportion of the votes & still end up leading the country.

Tom,

In what sense are you using the term "bastard" ? Is it simply your way of expressing your dislike for the man or are you privy to facts about his birthdate and the marriage date of his parents?

Thanks,

Ken