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The UK has had bad experiences with gerrymandering too, right? I am remembering the term "pocket borough."

• walshemj 13y ago
  Yes but we reformed those in 1832! I sometimes think the US politics is still stuck in the 18th century.
  • einhverfr 13y ago
    Of course, the only reason I knew the term is: "I grew so rich that I was sent By a pocket borough into Parliament I always voted my party's call And I never thought of thinking for myself at all! ... I thought so little, the rewarded me By making me the ruler of the Queen's Navee!" -- Arthur Sullivan, from "The HMS Pinnafore" The scary thing is how well that verse describes American politics these days..... So maybe you are right....
    • gknoy 13y ago
      I think this is the first time I've seen Gilbert and Sullivan quoted on HN. Bravo, sir. :)