Is a backlash against mainstream politics beginning?

Beware! The non-Euclidean geometries of his hair! He lurks at the Threshold, large as the Universe, twice as stupid! November sixth is the Gate!

Something like that, I don’t know, I’m not into Lubcraft.

Trump ain’t new, but what might be is a weird mix of cynicism, idealism and awareness inspired by the likes of Stewart, Colbert and Oliver. They’re not just ranting and bellowing crap about how America has lost its way, but explaining why and how some people profit by saying America has lost its way.

Oh! Oh! I remember.

Ross Perot: Look at this chart here! This chart says it all! See this line leading to the big black hole? That thing creates the giant sucking sound which comes from all the jobs going to Mexico!

Interviewer: okay, so…

Ross Perot: Can I finish? CAN I FINISH??? Answer me!

Interviewer: Yes you…

Ross Perot: CAN I FINISH???

Interviewer: …

Ross Perot: Now then. It’s important to realize that Republican operatives are sabotaging my daughter’s wedding!

Interviewer: Okay, so your policy is… wait. WHAT?

Ross Perot: CAN I FINISH???

Interviewer: Yeah, I think you’re finished.

You forgot: I’m all ears! :slight_smile:

Certainly you forgot Eugene McCarthy.

…or Stockdale’s “Who am I? Why am I here?” The final thud of an ill-considered campaign. :smiley: