Were it not a sham, Congress would be investigating CheneyBush, not some dumb ass meathead of a baseball player.

Were it not a sham, Congress would not underwrite Bush's desire to shield telcos from criminal prosecution.

Were it not a sham, Al Gore would be in the final months of a successful two term presidency and his second term Vice president would be leading in all polling.

Were it not a sham, our Congressional leaders would mount an actual opposition to the cabal.

Were it not a sham, asshats like Slappy and Nino would never have been there to become the models for younger asshats like Alito and Roberts.

Were it not a sham, we'd have presidential primary candidates who we could tell apart by their policies, not their gender, skin color, oratorical prowess, or lack thereof.

Were it not a sham, we would have seen a different outcome of the debacle in Ohio in 2004, particularly in view of the debacle in Florida in 2000.

Were it not a sham, Congress would not have authorized a sociopath to use force against a nation that represented no particular threat except to 'his Daddy'.

Were it not a sham, we would not be burdened by energy policy written by the robber barons of the oil companies.

Were it not a sham, we would be where the entire rest of the industrialized, fully developed world is with respect to our health care.

Every Fucking Day we see it clearer and clearer ...... It . Is . All . A . Fucking . Sham