We could discuss the article's style - I'll admit to generously skate-reading that until it finally got to the actual political matter. But it is odd that no on

We could discuss the article's style - I'll admit to generously skate-reading that until it finally got to the actual political matter. But it is odd that no one is addressing his rather damning characterization of the current ruling class and their feelings for Americans. So that is the "sad state of affairs" that has engendered the disappointing irony that you note.