Extreme politicians having more leverage, in situations where the lead of the majoritiy party is very thin, is actually very common in most democracies.

The specific stupidity of the American democracy is the „winner takes it all“ rule which leads to a two party system.

Another day on the internet where I as a European am horrified what Americans put up with. Here in germany teaching is one of the best paid profession and of course they get paid during holidays.

In Finland even more so: the social status of teachers there is higher than doctors and lawyers. And they are constantly topping international comparisons of education systems.

How did you guys not start a revolution yet?!!?