Perhaps I've gotten so old and with my brain that is turning into sawdust that I could not laugh in appreciation of your satire. There is at least a third of the country who actually believe in such foolish tripe and their actions are actually a threat to our nation's existence. I use to be able to laugh at obvious satire, but I find only a little relief in venues like Steven Colbert's or Jon Stewart's. Still and all, thanks for your essay. (It's not you; it's me.)