Count George Takei among the countless celebrities still reeling over Donald Trump’s decisive victory. But for Takei, it’s not enough to complain about the results. No, according to him, something must be done to prevent such a travesty from ever taking place again:
https://twitter.com/GeorgeTakei/status/796393058325692420
Here’s the thing, George: In America, you’re free to disagree with the outcome of an election. You’re free to complain about the president-elect. But if you’re gonna insist on doing either of those things, you should probably have a clue what you’re talking about first.
I'll pass on mob rule, thanks.
— Tim ???? #HangStrongHongKong (@TimMorrisUSA) November 9, 2016
@GeorgeTakei We are not a democracy! That idea was rejected.
— John Linder (@linderje) November 9, 2016
It's sad to me that people don't understand the purpose of the electoral college & why it's a great system
— Jon (@faroutmadman) November 9, 2016
You obviously don't understand why there is an electoral system. You take pride in being ignorant?
— iThumb (@iThumbmynose) November 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/AdamBaldwin/status/796428773889490944
educate yourself, Sulu. https://t.co/rzILBGMeW2
— JDGarrett (@JDGarre44) November 9, 2016
@GeorgeTakei the #ElectoralCollege is meant to balance the influence of the major population centers.
— Matt Beals (@matt_beals) November 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/thecivilcomment/status/796401105160663040
Genius of the Founding Fathers is not outcome-dependent: worry re:factionalism led to 3 branches, Electoral College.
— HowardInDC (@HowardInDC) November 9, 2016
Evidently Takei is unfamiliar with the phrase “tyranny of the majority.” Which is really a shame.
GP You'd think a guy whose family was put in a WWII internment camp would get the tyranny of majority angle.
— The Gormogons (@Gormogons) November 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/TheRoadbeer/status/796399597039984640
One would think. But generally speaking, for liberals, emotions trump logic.
Honestly, for a party that screams fascist repeatedly, EC is your friend, not the reason you lose
— FlapjackPalmdale (@mikepage7176) November 9, 2016
I DIDN'T want Trump, think he's dangerous, BUT, blaming the EC is bs. Worked as intended. @laurakfillault @GeorgeTakei
— (((Maestro Noxious))) (@Knocksious) November 9, 2016
The system worked, George. Whether you like it or not.
https://twitter.com/c_williams321/status/796403329962274816
– He sure wouldn't have said that if it were the other way around. Founding Fathers were smart.
— Scott Gammon (@CloneIntel) November 9, 2016
@charlescwcooke @GeorgeTakei Until it works in your favor then you'll cherish it. So predictable.
— Japhy Lamentia (@japhylament) November 9, 2016
Indeed.
@charlescwcooke @GeorgeTakei "I didn't get what I wanted, and I don't understand the process". – George
— Jake Goza (@shogdevil) November 9, 2016
Basically.
Civics really needs to be taught in school.
— Glenn Amurgis (@gamurgis) November 9, 2016
True story.