The paradox could be called the tyranny of the 10%: if 45% of voters in a multiparty system want a government to the left and 45% want a government to the right but 10% vote for parties that want to govern from the centre, it will be very difficult for the old blocs to form governments.

And thus, compromise.

The columnist has always had a hard time with representative democracy. It’s not a surprise that he found his angle in this election too.

I’m not saying he’s wrong in his core beliefs, just that he’s extremely narrow-minded. This is the hammer calling everything a nail.

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