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    British politics is not as popular in the USA as American politics is in the United Kingdom. This is unfortunate because the last decade of UK political theatre has proven notable for its dysfunction, and most Americans have probably missed out.      In 2016, the UK voted to withdraw from the European Union, an act of self-sabotage Wile E Coyote would have admired. Although the Leave campaign feasted on the red meat of anti-immigrant sentiment, reasonable arguments for departing the EU did exist, just as there were powerful arguments to Remain. Unfortunately, once the votes were counted and the decision made, the UK Government revealed its implementation plan, which was, it didn't have one.      Prime Minister David Cameron campaigned in favor of remaining in the EU, albeit with all the enthusiasm and charisma of a wet cat. Once defeated, he did what any real man in a tight spot would do; he quit and handed the job over to a woman. So much for...

    OH, NO! The diversity hires are killing us alllllllllllll.      Two types of people require scapegoats in order for their worldview to function: the ignorant and the bigoted. Substantial overlap exists between these two categories, so when ignorant bigots thrust out their filthy fingers, brace for unwarranted accusations and waves of incomprehensible gibberish.      The January 29 mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC exposed many an ignorant bigot, although the majority had already peacocked their true colors much earlier. From US Congressional Representatives like Andy Ogles (R-TN), to television squawkers, to the unPresident of the United States, they, with their sudden, unexpected expertise on aviation mishaps, decided a heartbreaking catastrophe had not been brought on by a tragic mistake under stressful circumstances, but the fault of unqualified non-white people, or perhaps unqualified non-tall people. https:/...