"And when did "The Simpsons" become the spokespersons for the opinion of the American people?"

The Simpsons may not be the spokepersons for the American people, but it shows that there are people in America that understand some of their societies dichotomies and hypocrisies and can lampoon them in a subtle and understated way. The fact it doesn't resonate with right-wing breadheads there or here in the UK is tremendously comforting as it means some people are still able to think freely and question those that tell us they know what's best for us.

I know self-deprecation doesn't always go down well with some folks, but then they're probably the sort who watch the X-Factor, and think nationalistic thoughts and vote for conservatives. But hey, I'm a smug fat git so who cares?