I agree - although I too am (quite rightly) not entitled to vote in your country, Redeye. One of the major influences on the world economy at the moment is the spiralling US Budget Deficit. That has cost me work. I feel entitled to say what I like about American politics - especially as I have frequently met US citizens who know less about the subject than I do.
I am always impressed when someone who comes into our country knows something about our politics. In the case of Americans - I am very gratified. I like them a lot better than natives who are indifferent to politics anywhere inside or outside their country.