Quote Originally Posted by World's End Stella View Post
You could justify the election of Jeremy Corbyn to Prime Minister with precisely the same logic. Were it to happen, I very much doubt that you would have held that view.
You are missing the point, somewhat. If Corbyn was elected and people reacted by weeping hysterically (or claiming to), they would be just as mockable as the angry lefties in question.

One expects a little dignity from one's fellow citizens, as well as, perhaps, a touch of respect for the democratic process.