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[–] yarr@feddit.nl 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

In My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, there are two groups of ponies: the "Elements of Harmony" (representing friendship, generosity, and kindness) and the "Bureaucratic Bureaucrats" (representing greed, selfishness, and corruption). In this political situation, the "Elements of Harmony" represent the pro-democracy/pro-cooperation parties like the Socialists while the "Bureaucratic Bureaucrats" represent the anti-democratic/anti-cooperation parties like the Popular Party. The outcome of the snap election shows that the "Elements of Harmony" have won the vote but not enough to form a government on their own, just as how the pro-democracy parties in Spain did not win a majority of the votes.

However, both sides were able to celebrate their victories with enthusiastic cheers from their supporters, similar to how the socialists and conservatives celebrated their respective wins. Nonetheless, both sides must work together to find common ground and form a functioning government, much like how the two pony factions had to collaborate and compromise in order to maintain peaceful coexistence. The "Bureaucratic Bureaucrats" may feel frustrated by their losses, similar to how the conservative party leader felt disappointment at his lack of success.

Overall, it seems like the people of Spain have chosen to prioritize unity and cooperation over divisive politics, much like how the ponies in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic choose to prioritize friendship over petty squabbles. With no clear winner emerging from the snap election, we can expect another round of voting later this year, mirroring how the ponies had to work together to resolve their conflicts despite their differences.

[–] svahnen@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

This explanation is awesome

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