Do you need a support group to get past a Trump victory?

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Mrs. Grumps got this email from the university she's a professor at:

Hi –

The political issues have caused stress and concern for months – and now the election is over.  Many folks are struggling because of the result and sometimes it’s hard to process what you think or feel.

Please come to a Post Election Support Group today (Sorry it’s such short notice!) from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room 602.  I will be facilitating the group and we’ll discuss thoughts, feelings and moving forward.  It’s just a time to connect with others in the campus community and perhaps feel a bit better.

This is completely voluntary!  I hope I see you this afternoon.

They had one for students yesterday.  Ugh.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Goodness gracious, these people are totally unfit to do anything in life.

I'd bet you the best steak in town the room is overflowing. 

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

I'm not old enough to really remember the last time a Republican has been elected President, are people always this drastic about it?

Bush v. Gore - yes

Bush v. Kerry - not so much, no.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

I'm not old enough to really remember the last time a Republican has been elected President, are people always this drastic about it?

Bush v. Gore - yes

Bush v. Kerry - not so much, no.

Which is as much as to say 'not when the Republican actually wins the popular vote'.

I'm ok with the EV system -

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

But that's so not why we have an Electoral College system:

True, but it's exactly why it needs to stay in.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Plus, as your map assumes that all of the largest population centers are able to vote unanimously against the rest of the country,

It's not my map but I used it and it's a hyperbolic statement the big cities are predominantly dems and really has a disproportionate effect on the outcome if pv carried the day.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

The results on AAD were 3 yes, 4 no, and 22 Good God No.