Almost everyone I spoke to in the States, in two of the most liberal cities in the country — from bartenders to members of country/hip-hop fusion bands (a genre that, should it ever gain any success will no doubt be dubbed hick-hop) to homeless gay Irishmen — was at pains to make it clear what an evil man they thought W was. Once they found out that I was visiting both coasts they also wanted to ensure I had no intension of going anywhere near the mass of red states between SF and NY.

Meanwhile, Fox News ensures the other 50.01% of the nation gets its voice heard with its 24/7 spouting of hatred of anything liberal. While none of this is news, and has been widely reported, I was still shocked at how divided the country is and just how much disgust there is for the other side. It seems that last year’s elections have totally destroyed many people’s faith in democracy and their fellow countrypeople in much the same way that the Tampa election did in Australia. Speaking of which, you will be pleased to hear that Howard’s ‘me too’-ing has not been in vain and our own evil leader’s role in screwing up the world is well known here.

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