In Poland, the main opposition leader has also gone nuts behaving in irrational and destructive ways. Thankfully, Poland is not a 'two-party state' so the other opposition parties are most likely going to quickly take over the role of keeping the government in check. It feels weird to say it, especially living here and having to put up with some of the madness, but I can't help but think that democracy is in better shape in Poland than in the US.
The Onion said much the same thing: http://www.theonion.com/articles/rumors-of-extramarital-affair-end-campaign-of-pres,26801/
A lovely example of how humour is often a much more effective weapon against irrational beliefs than any reasoned critique.
In Poland, the main opposition leader has also gone nuts behaving in irrational and destructive ways. Thankfully, Poland is not a 'two-party state' so the other opposition parties are most likely going to quickly take over the role of keeping the government in check. It feels weird to say it, especially living here and having to put up with some of the madness, but I can't help but think that democracy is in better shape in Poland than in the US.
History repeats itself. The second time as a farce.