the outcome of the election

[Chaerophon]

How about you read the history of Europe from 1000 to about 1700? See why the American system was a radical departure from that. Then, look at European historhy from 1781 to 1917, and see how that was a different kind of departure from the original. You will understand better, I think, when you are done.

Then, look at the modern executive theocracy in the US, operating on the supposition of Cold War Realist principles of hegemony that it can no longer sustain, and... scratch your head confusedly? 21st Century? Naw, let's compare with Europe circa 1000...