There are some things that an outsider just can't understand about America. Like - how come health care reform was called an 'abomination to God'. Because making sure everyone gets looked after is so evil? And Sarah Palin. Look, I break out into a cold sweat whenever I see her, and I'm half a world away. I don't know how the sane folk in the US cope.

Here's the thing; Hitler was regarded as a joke when he began his political career in the 20s. And right up until he took power, the smart, sane, civilized people were saying to each other, "They're kidding, right? No one could fall for that hate filled looney tune."