We know what sells in a competitive media environment, and its not fact driven policy analysis. This is a sad reality, but nothing new. Pulse raising issues of unfair identity politics, implied extra-marital dalliances (McCain) are above the fold, page one material.

Global warning, Telecom Immunity, and details complicated foriegn policy initiatives just don't "pop," and require more than a superficial understanding of whatis a very complicated Election year.

Beyond the media myopia, the candidates themselves (McCain and Obama) have taken to safe and obsequios equivication on important issues.

Those hoping for a straight talker or Messiah are...