This is such an important point and key to so many political discussions, yet is almost never made. As we've continued to tweak and tune and optimize the process we've lessened the differences between the parties. The vitriol that is shouted from the rooftops for each party is the echo chamber that reverberates with additional power of clicks and views. Being "just alright" doesn't generate a call to action, even if "just alright" is how things have progressed year over year.