Most Americans can agree that the Bush administration has made a lot of mistakes over the past seven and a half years. The biggest blunder isn’t Iraq, the economy, Katrina, or getting caught in any number of embarrassing moments. No, the worst thing they’ve done is get the American people involved.

The best thing for a corrupt politician is for the people to be asleep at the wheel. It’s OK to do things they don’t agree with, just don’t push it too hard. Sure they’ll complain at the local watering hole or in their home but that’s generally the extent of their actions.

Only the “kooks” will write to their representatives, organize rallies, and get involved. Normal folks will let it go. Push the normal American too far, and they’ll be up in arms.

The recent email problem with Congress is a perfect example. It’s clear that they weren’t expecting this much traffic. Why? Because they probably never get email from the normal people, only the kooks and crazies.

This whole administration fucked it up for all the fat cats. They’ve pushed the American people too far and realize they will be receiving blowback for some time.

The hardest thing about being a criminal is learning to lay low. Bush is the John Gotti of politics.