How sad is it that so many Americans lack the desire and the intelligence to understand the issues and evaluate the candidates, and that they know (and care) more about Paris Hilton than about the people who would be their leader.

As long as we continue to be a Culture of Celebrity rather than Knowledge, we’ll continue to get Presidents like George W. Bush.

Unfortunately, the likes of Regis Philbin and the genre of his ilk,are a far more interesting subject to pursue as and escape fromthe everyday vital matters associated with getting through it all from sun up to sun down. Poltiical candidates understand this profoundly and capitalize on the ignorance and lack of motivation of the electorate. The most vigorous campaigning will take place in the last 10 days before the vote,

What you ask for demands a life-long committment to worldliness which most, unfortunately, lack the motivation and, yes, the intellectual capacity to bring to bear. You’re certainly not going to get much input from the Jerry Springer Group on this one.

Sad but true. We get what we pay for.