Heh. Sadly, it is indeed more than a bit confusing for a large percentage of Americans as well. Unfortunately, some of them appear to hold high-level public office, and not just work at McDonalds.

Y'all explained it better than I think at least 50% of my fellow countryfolk could.

Pardon me while I go drown my sorrows in some tea, now. :P

(Speaking of which, anyone know a good source for snarky political icons?)