How I wish, oh how I wish...
I was going to write something like this, but whymc beat me to it (and said it better than I could):
I just wish... for a platonic ideal of the two parties - a Republican party that *actually* stands for personal freedom, small government, and limited foreign involvement, and a Democratic party that *actually* stands for a modest social safety net, the protection of ordinary Americans from wealthy and powerful interests, and a progressive and tolerant social agenda... and I'd like *both* parties to *actually* support increased prosperity for all Americans, honesty, transparency, and accountability, and the rule of law. I'd also like a magical unicorn to appear, whinny three times and then turn into a massage therapist to give me a relaxing backrub after a very long day. Sadly, I think the odds on the unicorn look slightly better.
I just wish... for a platonic ideal of the two parties - a Republican party that *actually* stands for personal freedom, small government, and limited foreign involvement, and a Democratic party that *actually* stands for a modest social safety net, the protection of ordinary Americans from wealthy and powerful interests, and a progressive and tolerant social agenda... and I'd like *both* parties to *actually* support increased prosperity for all Americans, honesty, transparency, and accountability, and the rule of law. I'd also like a magical unicorn to appear, whinny three times and then turn into a massage therapist to give me a relaxing backrub after a very long day. Sadly, I think the odds on the unicorn look slightly better.