Quote by P. J. O'Rourke

Our democracy, our culture, our whole way of life is a spectacular triumph of the blah. Why not have a political convention without politics to nominate a leader who's out in front of nobody? Maybe our national mindlessness is the very thing that keeps us from turning into one of those smelly European countries full of pseudo-reds and crypto-fascists and greens who dress like forest elves.

Our democracy, our culture, our whole way of life is a spect

Summary

This quote sarcastically suggests that the success of democracy, culture, and way of life is due to their mediocrity. It proposes the idea of holding a political convention without politics to choose a leader who is insignificant. The quote implies that our collective ignorance prevents us from becoming like European countries, stereotypically described as having radical leftist, far-right, and environmentalist ideologies. It criticizes the existing system and highlights the value placed on mindlessness over radical ideologies.

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America

By P. J. O'Rourke

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