If you’re like me, you may wince or roll your eyes at references to all Republicans as being a part of a “Culture of Corruption.” Most of the Republicans I know personally are fairly decent. Only one would like to see me arrested.

However, there is NO DOUBT WHATSOEVER that the elections in 2000 and 2004 constituted a perfect storm for two powerful influences in our society: the sleaziest Capitalists and the most repressive Puritans — keep reading if you have any doubts. Even if we don’t slide into fascism, the worst corporations will cut our throats while the scolds burn our corpses.

I don’t remember what Democratic corruption or incompetence looks like (yeah, yeah — “Santa Fe” — OK, fine), but I’d take it any day over what’s happening now. mjh