Kludgeocracy

HMTKSteve

http://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/kludgeocracy-in-america

Very long article with some interesting points.

YoshoKatana

In recent decades, American politics has been dominated, at least rhetorically, by a battle over the size of government.

The 1860's were recent? For that matter, the Jefferson/Hamilton kerfuffle was recent?

Greg

Hell, this country was founded on a battle over the size of government.

Victor Frost

S'cuse me, but as a born and raised denizen of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I can tell you that this country was founded on a battle about tea.

Of, and lack of representation. But mostly tea.

Greg

S'cuse me, but as a born and raised denizen of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I can tell you that this country was founded on a battle about tea.

Of, and throwing rocks in snowballs at British soldiers. But mostly tea.

FTFY, fellow Commonwealther.

Churba

S'cuse me, but as a born and raised denizen of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I can tell you that this country was founded on a battle about tea.

Of, and lack of representation. But mostly tea.

So many years ago, and you're still bragging about it.

Look, we've told you - You're meant to put the tea in a teapot, not the harbor. It's way too much water for what you're putting in, and it's so salty. Seriously, what is wrong with you people.

Belliger

You say that to a country that deep fries sticks of butter as a fair food...