At the risk of sounding cynical or aloof, I think the times when rational debate shaped the political climate and real-world policies of this country have long

At the risk of sounding cynical or aloof, I think the times when rational debate shaped the political climate and real-world policies of this country have long gone. It might be time for intelligent people to take a cue from Fox News and (dare I say?) start manipulating emotion to get what needs to be done, done.