DEMONS

The other day a TV station ran a piece of video I had forgotten. A reporter was chasing a politician down a flight of steps, demanding to know if the fellow believed the women who were coming forward to muddy the waters for Roy Moore.

(I wonder if Mr. Moore has conceded his defeat in that election yet.)

The politician had this response: The Democratic party will do anything to destroy America.

Okay, not exactly an answer to the question. But I get what he's saying. All this nonsense about Roy Moore rubbing up against sixteen-year-old girls is clearly made up by the Democrats (somehow), and therefore means nothing.

How could it? The Democrats are out to gain control of this country so they can tear it to pieces. They're Commies or something, maybe even Hell-spawn.

Republicans, in contrast, just naturally strive to preserve this country. After all, rich people need a place to live.

And don't forget: The country belongs to the rich—literally. They bought it and they own it and they're not going to give it up to a bunch of drooling welfare zombies.

The battle lines are drawn: Do you want a pleasant country in which to enjoy your wealth, or do you want to live in Hell?

Maybe you saw the 1973 SF movie Soylent Green, which depicts New York City in the year 2022. (Too close for comfort?) The question is obvious: Which side of the moat do you want to live on? Inside, with proper Republicans (aka proper Americans), or outside with the sweaty Democratic mob?

Republicans seem to hint it's always going to be your fault you're not rich.

Money, as we now know, comes from hard work and a good birth to rich parents. God can bless you with the second part, and hard work always pays off better if you get a nice head start. Having rich parents gives you confidence. And starting off from an elevated perch allows you to see where you're going.

Also, for Republicans, "welfare user" and "welfare cheat" are virtually the same thing. Which simplifies their innate urge to judge folks.

The ability to demonize your opponent has always been useful in settling complex problems. This is the beauty of the two-party system of politics: Your party is okay, the other guys are monsters out to destroy the country.

Precise, clear-cut, visionary—decision making at its finest.

Turns out, human beings are not just stupid, they're lazy. Always looking for a short-cut. And always finding one. It's one of our most useful talents.

I guess God is smiling down on us.