Breakdown:
- Introduction
- Brief overview of the U.S. presidential election system.
- Introduction to the concept that the Electoral College, not the popular vote, determines the president.
- Understanding the Electoral College
- Explanation of how the Electoral College works.
- Detail on how electors are chosen and their role in the election process.
- Discussion on the fact that electors are not constitutionally required to follow the popular vote.
- The U.S. Government: Republic vs. Democracy
- Clarification that the U.S. is a Republic, not a pure democracy.
- Explanation of the significance of the rule of law over majority rule.
- Mention that the word “democracy” is not in the U.S. Constitution.
- The Role of the Popular Vote
- Examination of why the popular vote is still significant.
- Analysis of the illusion of inclusion and its importance in maintaining social order.
- Historical examples where the popular vote did not determine the presidency (e.g., Al Gore vs. George Bush, Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump).
- The Power Structure and Presidential Selection
- Discussion on how the elite and financial powers influence presidential selection.
- Insight into the manipulation and indoctrination of public opinion to align with the preselected candidate.
- Explanation of the risks of public dissent and rebellion if the illusion of democracy is broken.
- Case Study: Joe Biden and Donald Trump
- Speculation on the power structure’s current preferences.
- Evaluation of Joe Biden’s popularity and the challenges of maintaining the democratic illusion.
- Consideration of Donald Trump’s potential and limitations, particularly in foreign relations and resource exploitation.
- Conclusion
- Recap of the main points about the Electoral College, the role of the elite in elections, and the importance of the popular vote.
- Final thoughts on the future of U.S. presidential elections and the ongoing balancing act between maintaining the illusion of democracy and the reality of elite control.