Taylor the Teacher

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The answer to what is wrong with most aspects of American life can be found in Futurama – the funniest show in at least a decade. In honor of its return to television next year (early, I know, but I’m obsessed) DVD November 27!

10 things that are totally fucked up about our political system (The longest clip is 40 seconds; most are much shorter):

1. Both parties are the same.

2. Politicians are liars.

3. Everything is for sale.

4. Americans don’t know how to think critically.

5. Schools don’t teach media literacy.

6. Special interest groups have too much power.

7. Extremism.

8. We believe we’re the most important country in the world.

9. The truth is buried under layers of bureaucracy.

10. The bottom line: Americans don’t care about democracy.

Matt Groening knows. Why can’t I be Matt?