Yes. If you're going to add context, it better be after your main point or main question. Most people just want to know what you're ultimately trying to convey and will not read the entire thing.
I like mine but I got it as a prize from a work event. After having one for about a month now, I can confidently say that buying one is not worth the money to me, but it is nice to have.
You say this but it's hardly just the south that voted for trump. As you mentioned, the butterfly effect could have changed things dramatically. Things still could have turned out worse for everyone.
Though things are pretty crap now so I can definitely relate to your thought process.
I love computer magic. They do exactly what we tell them to. The problem is sometimes we're not sure what it is we told them to do.