America in Bizarro World: My Peerless Political Prognostications for the Midterm Elections!
For the record, let me state that neither the Democrats nor Republicans exhibit every or any political virtues to be found under Heaven. Politicians of both parties have achieved their successes by demagoguery to demonize their opponents. While this has allowed them victories within their own spheres of influence, their constant harangues have never achieved slam dunk victories that have given either party super majorities in Congress. For the average American, this means that nothing has really changed, no matter which group of scalawags get razor thin majorities in Congress. This polarization has resulted in apathy among most of the electorate. If people vote at all, and those numbers are pretty dismal considering what is usually at stake, they tend to vote against something rather than for a candidate. And this, despite their protests, suits politicians just fine. Most seek election to public office to take advantage of the abundant opportunities to enrich themselves and their ...