It sounds ridiculous, but so familiar… People who know the USSR and post-USSR reality are so fed up with those ¨stagted scenes¨ with highest-ranking bureaucrates.
That similarity scares

That’s the feeling I get much of the time in political arena, more so each passing year–with Democrats and Republicans alike–the staged photo-op intimates a substantial appearance of progress on an issue, and then the next day the set is abandoned; on to the next stage. It’s like the fascade of a dysfunctionial family, keeping up appearances for the sake of appearances, except it’s our government spinning manipulation on a grand scale. Cue the lights, the make-up, and by all means stick to the script, Mr. President. A tragedy this large requires that you roll up your sleeves and set an example–like get literally down in the muck that is New Orleans and do some work with your bare hands, not just a day for the cameras, but because you really care. Cancel all your appointments for a week or two. This is not the movies, W, this is a reality check that you just don’t get and probably never will. Being humble and compassionate is something that can’t be faked.

Anne Rice – Do You What It Means To Lose New Orleans?

Wow, I loved reading this. Thanks for sharing it Tao. I feel so increasingly ashamed of our country.