I fully realize that many of my fellow Americans, as Lyndon Johnson was fond of saying, are not invested in their country or in accumulating knowledge in general. Not being snippy here. Only stating the obvious.

 

Politicians have been manipulating voters for centuries. But this year, the situation is obvious; President Biden and his party have damaged the USA in vivid ways but fail to acknowledge any deficiencies. It's disturbing.

 

But millions of voters, especially in the west, don't seem to care and cast ballots against their own self-interest. Thus, the national suffering will continue for at least two more years.

 

President Trump governed this country effectively, from fast-tracking the Covid vax to neutralizing Putin to facilitating a robust economy.

 

But Mr. Trump's election obsession hurt him, his party and alienated millions of folks who remain obsessed with hurting him and his supporters.

 

That was the difference last week.