Writing from the eastern side of the pond, I'd never come across the term 'spoils system' before. I suspect this is a wholly American term.
But I am curious that you don't write about the 'spoiler' on cars, a device which improves their aerodynamic efficiency. Surely that's not just a British term?
Recrudescence is a perfect term for these times! All is spoilt. Anew.
Writing from the eastern side of the pond, I'd never come across the term 'spoils system' before. I suspect this is a wholly American term.
But I am curious that you don't write about the 'spoiler' on cars, a device which improves their aerodynamic efficiency. Surely that's not just a British term?
We do have car spoilers in the U.S.; I just chose (neglected?) to leave them out of my story. Thanks for completing the picture!