thought Gore would put up a better fight, since it is in our genetic heritage to battle these things. He seemed so overwhelmed at being thought a sore loser. Well, if you've lost the presidency when you've already gained the popular vote by several hundred thousand votes, and the Electoral College, as everybody knows, an easily manipulated bad joke at our expense, a present from our founding fathers to make sure that we never have democracy, that the people will never rule. And that's why the Electoral College was invented, that's why they retain it: It's too convenient.
The quote expresses disappointment in Al Gore's reaction after losing the presidency, despite winning the popular vote by a significant margin. It critiques his apparent weakness in handling the defeat and suggests that he should have fought harder, as it is inherent in human nature to resist such injustices. The sentiment reflects a frustration with the political system, implying that Gore's response was a letdown.
The passage further condemns the Electoral College, labeling it as a flawed system that undermines true democracy. It argues that the Electoral College was designed to prevent direct rule by the people, serving more as a tool for those in power to manipulate election outcomes. The author believes this system perpetuates the status quo, diminishing the chances for genuine democratic governance.
