To sum up...

[johnridley]

• +2 by Dracos Winsauer, Clark Wierda
  
• Moshe Yudkowsky - I completely disagree with the theory behind that cartoon.
  
• Paul Lawniczak - I do not profess allegiance to either party, but there is blame to spread. I'd ask the donkey why didn't at least TRY to stop the elephant? Why doesn't EITHER of them quite blaming each other and get a broom and dust pan and clean it up. If it can't be fixed then make sure no one gets hurt look to either replace it or figure out how to do without.
  
  (I know why, because there is WAY too much money and power involved for anyone to think straight)
  
• Moshe Yudkowsky - To me the real question is how long the donkeys can fool themselves, or others, by blaming the elephants. I mean, really, who buys that excuse outside of politics? "Sorry your burger was contaminated with bleach, but the owners we bought it from two years ago..."