Which gave us Flush, Shammity and the Swanson kid. We also let an Aussie form a TV network that sold us trash ("Married With Children") and fear ("COPS," American's Most Wanted") ,then the NFC package, which led to False Noise.

There was also Grover Norquist and his "no taxes" pledge. Let's not forget Newt and the havoc he wrought. And the reaction of Rethugs every time a Democrat mentions anything constructive or a hint of progress.