I blame Al Gore - DJ Drummond has a long essay on Stolen Thunder titled: “A short history of modern political madness.” Here’s an excerpt: “It should be understood that strong emotions have played a role in American Politics since its beginning, especially on the national stage, but the present condition is far more pervasive and serious in its ramifications. The 2006 and 2008 elections will likely be the meanest and dirtiest in memory. This is because of two key trends; the sharp increase in post-election partisanship, and the terminal decline in political power of the Democratic Party.” Check it out.