> What is the theory for how elections are won and lost? A friend of mine says this: "Over a number of decades, A) foment tribal conflict and affiliation, B)

> What is the theory for how elections are won and lost? A friend of mine says this: "Over a number of decades, A) foment tribal conflict and affiliation, B) do not enable any social safety nets, and C) do not interfere with freedom of movement. What happens is this: D) political affiliations become more and more bonded to physical location. After a time, to win an election, simply be the right party and say the same things you did to achieve A. If you fail, D isn't completed or the physical location is too large." I don't know whether my friend is smart or stupid.