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Originally Posted by Libertine
A majority of people are pathetic, gullible idiots. Like sheep, they'll follow any charismatic megalomaniac who talks pretty. They don't want an efficient manager, they either want someone to worship, someone to have a beer with, someone to fear, or someone to do their thinking for them.
I wish people could just see reason, and judge politicians purely on credentials, plans and arguments.

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Bravo!
The big problem is that the people who could do the best job would never in a million years subject themselves to the extreme invasiveness and personal attacks that have become a part of the politcal process.
Most of the time, that leaves us the choice between a Turd Sandwich or a Giant Douchbag (hat tip to South Park).