Commenter vercol has it right: "So democracy now consists of a group of geeks who speak for us all. They appointed themselves and are accountable to no one. An

Commenter vercol has it right: "So democracy now consists of a group of geeks who speak for us all. They appointed themselves and are accountable to no one. Anyone who questions them is denounced as a moron, an American, a fascist and a friend of Sarah Palin..."