I did not find the spiel sad at all. I actually thought it refreshing. It expresses an honest concern for the state of affairs in the USA, a sincere love of the country, and was done without any malice or intent at deception. I cannot imagine how anyone can deny that this country has serious problems. That these problems are primarily the result of failed policies and poor decisions of those currently in power is obvious to anyone with any sense of objectivity. Even John McCain acknowledges that much through his campaign for change though he has offered no noticeable program of change. What I do find sad is that seemingly honest, caring people allow someone else to think for them. I find it also a sad state of affairs that honest, caring people who supported the change in the Republican party have not demanded accounting from the people they put in office and have actually apparently placed their stamp of approval on those who cater only to limited special interests.