"Is the US Government Obsolete???"

As an outside observer, I would say that 'truth' and 'rationality' have been obsolete there for decades, based on they way we see the outcomes of the behaviour of the Government. But then, as an Aussie, I don't see a lot of difference in the way that OUR madhouse behaves, either....

The Brain knew that things would run better if you just made HIM World Leader, but he seemed to be no more effective than the current lot.

Of course like the South Park Underpants Gnomes, they seem to share the classic lack of forethought and planning demonstrated by their business plan:

    Phase 1: Collect Underpants
    Phase 3: Take over the World

When asked what Phase 2 is, they reply "We haven't worked that part out yet"....