Being VP is not a casual job

MANY commentators in the formal press and social media have already noted the somewhat dubious irony that for the first time in this country’s history – and as far as our own geopolitical and history experts know, in any country’s history – there are more candidates for vice president than there are candidates for president.

While this unusual situation mainly illustrates the odd, unwieldy nature of our political system, it also highlights what seems to be a disturbing lack of seriousness on the part of those vying for our votes next May.