Yes, thank-you damyanti.

It's my opinion that politicians always try to appeal to the lowest common denominator. In fact, it would be illogical for them, to do otherwise. To present a well-thought-out, well-honed argument about the state of the world/nation and what must be done to improve it or prevent it from deteriorating might win some votes from the deeply serious members of society, but it would repel the other 95% of the electorate, and the candidate would be doomed to failure as his opponent spends millions on rallies with scantily-clad cheerleaders chanting 2-4-6-8 ... , promising tax-cuts, better health care and free beer to all comers. You see, politics - and elections - isn't about the best person to do the job, or the right policies to improve or preserve the nation, it's about getting power and wealth, one way or the other.

And if the internet can be used to reach more and more people who can be duped or bought or cajoled into voting for you, then, believe me, it will be done, no matter what harm is done to politics or to the integrity of the web.