The two party system in the US is maintained by anxiety. This is an anxiety that is driven by a lack of vision for the future along with a lack of imagination that allows for an evaluation of the present political questions.
I hope you are enjoying your stay in Australia. I am sure they love the idea of stationing more US forces in their country while still trying to decide whether or not to remain in the British Commonwealth. I am sure you are enjoying feeling your oats while posturing against China.
Do I ever have egg on my face. It was the Greens hat threw them at me too. No "Green Eggs and Ham" jokes please.
Labor Day is far from being a day to recognize the "working person." In fact, most people who are often called "wage slaves" must work on Labor Day. Why? Because there is a sale on! The laborer is not considered worthy of his or her hire until the sales goals have been fulfilled.