I'd argue U.S. policy is too important and consequential to require elaboration.
"Following politics" can be a waste of time, as it can be as big a reality show circus as the Kardashians. But it seems to me there are productive ways to discuss the election in a rational way. And it seems to me this is a useful way to spend some time and resource.
If it's worth saying, but not worth its own post, then it goes here.
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