From A Demon's Nest of Sentiments
Ambiguous ideals brayed incoherently by ignoramuses: these elements in perfect balance compose the rich effluent of American politics, the reassurance that the republic is functioning as designed.
http://www.gocomics.com/pibgorn/2014/06/29
I know I've mentioned this before, but I remember an interview with Gore Vidal talking about his grandfather who was a congressman, I'm guessing in the late 1800s. He talked about all the congressmen knowing Latin, having reasoned debates, etc. I don't think we'll ever see something like that again, I'm really afraid that the current batch of idiots is the new norm.
http://www.gocomics.com/pibgorn/2014/06/29
I know I've mentioned this before, but I remember an interview with Gore Vidal talking about his grandfather who was a congressman, I'm guessing in the late 1800s. He talked about all the congressmen knowing Latin, having reasoned debates, etc. I don't think we'll ever see something like that again, I'm really afraid that the current batch of idiots is the new norm.