There's a far more dangerous breed of politician lurking in the wings - the whimsical leader. These are the individuals led not by ideology or principle, but by the fleeting fancies of the moment.
We're a nation of experts on everything, even when we know absolutely nothing. This strange phenomenon could be called the "Confidence vs. Competence Paradox."
It's time to admit an inconvenient truth: most politicians are less about finding solutions and more about landing those sweet, sweet soundbites.
