Are We Doomed To An Idiot Election?

It seems that, in the last couple of generations, we have developed the habit of electing an idiot every 16 years. In 2008, according to that pattern and as well as to present indications, we're due for another one. Michael Barone explains why in "The 16-Year Itch" (Wall Street Journal, January 4, 2008).

Of course, he does not use the word idiot, but instead refers to "outside-of-the-system candidates."