Actually Joe, I won't let politicians and governments off the hook like that. They could end hunger, poverty, and warfare tomorrow if they chose to do it. It has always been that simple for me. Our constitution says the politicians have a duty to us and the nation, and I've always taken that at face value, like it really means something. Same with the UN, and the World Court. I'm a big believer in all those things.

But hey--each to their own, I guess. You don't have to believe in the US Constitution or the idea of democracy if you don't want to, and still can vote for the guy or gal who tells ya there'll be a chicken in every pot if you do.

So far, in the US you can still use or abuse your vote any way you choose. And it looks like it.