True, Newt's gone, but his own party cannabalized him, the Georgians certainly weren't about to vote him out any time soon. Mix in such ideological pap smears as Barney Frank and Ted Kennedy and what you've got is not a government, but a 3 trillion dollar a year day care center with all the kids fighting for the same marbles. Great entertainment to be sure, but horrible government. Well, me too, but I primarily blame you. Well, me too, but I primarily blame you.
Democracy only works to represent the majority when the majority actually votes.
On average, only around 38 to 40 percent of the body electorate usually shows up to flip the switch. That means that only 21 percent of the population picks who plays on what team. That's just the national elections, local elections are even worse. Some cities and municipalities only get voter turnout in the 10 to 30 percent range. There are churches, Elks clubs, and PTA groups with memberships over 5000.