In the stark contrast of today’s presidential race, I am reminded of Hunter Thompson’s quote from Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail 72, when Richard Nixon beats George McGovern in a landslide.  Unbeknownst to everyone, Nixon would not last for very long with the Watergate scandal looming.

“McGovern made some stupid mistakes, but in context they seem almost frivolous compared to the things Richard Nixon does every day of his life, on purpose, as a matter of policy and a perfect expression of everything he stands for.  Jesus! Where will it end? How low do you have to stoop in this country to be President?”

Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ’72