Do you remember the "why" stage kids go through?  Parent says:  "We're all going to a parade tomorrow."  Child:  "Why?"  "Because it's the 4th of July."  "Why?"  "Because it's the birthday of America." "Why?"  You get the point.  Most of these parent-child exchanges end with the parent declaring "Because I said so."  That seems to be the way our political discourse is going today.  Republican Party says:  "Obamacare is horrendous."  "Why?"  "Because it is." "Why?"  "Because."  "Why?"  "Because I said so."  Democratic Party says:  "The Affordable Health Care Act is wonderful."  "Why?"  "Because it is." "Why?"  "Because."  "Why?"  "Because I said so."  We live in a political world where everyone believes they are absolutely right but no one acknowledges they have any obligation to say why they are right. Pundits, especially Republicans, tend to indulge in hyperbole.  One remarked, "This is the highest tax in American history!"  It's not.  Another opined, "This is the worst thing that ever happened to America in its entire history!"  He obviously forgot George W.'s unwarranted invasion of Iraq which would be higher on my qualifying list.  How about Justice John Roberts's decision?  One law professor, obviously right leaning, labeled it "a sell out."  An equally qualified law professor, obviously left leaning, declared Roberts "saved the Court and defended it from being labeled 'activist'." Does anyone among you think the upcoming general election campaign will bring greater clarity? I have a hunch, no rather a fear, that there are a great many Americans who will not think for themselves (as usual) but simply acquiesce to their Party’s positions.  If they should have the temerity to ask “Why?” The Party will respond, “Because I said so.”