Fair enough, American politics is far more complex than many people on this side of the pond are even able to admit. Still,
this week’s Economist asks a seemingly complicated question with a surprisingly simple answer – Pride and Prejudice.

Sometimes both come before the fall. Just ask Jane Austen – or George W. Bush.

Related posts:

1. Laffer’s back.
2. A Theory Of Self-Evidence.
3. Pride Goeth Before The Fall
4. Desperately Seeking Simplicity
5. Does Pride Indeed Cometh Before The Fall?