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Not partisan, just the facts. In our democracy, we get the government we
elect. If we elect morons, why are we surprised that they govern (and set
FAA policy) moronically?

I believe the cynics version of the quote is that "we get the government
that we (collectively) deserve"

Most people base their votes on prejudice, habit, image, and name
recognition or contrived and diversionary issues like fear, abortion, gay
marriage, or get tough law and order that have little real impact on voters
real lives but make them feel they are deciding important issues.

We allow ourselves to be seduced because we want to be seduced, it gives us
the moral high ground that allows us to bitch later.

Blue skies to all

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