All I will say is that there are particular features of the American constitutional system that renders a third party futile - at best.
Todd GitlinSome versions of patriotism come close to the tribal, which we all want to surpass, and some donโt.
Todd GitlinThe genius of the economic machine is in its ability to convert these indulgences into profitability. It converts desire into attention, a grip on our eyeballs and eardrums, which in turn can be marketed to advertisers.
Todd Gitlin