Your failure is that you don’t realize that it doesn’t matter. The trivial issues you flog are so far down on the list of that which is important they don’t even raise a single glimmer
Let's say, for a moment, you're taking the subway into D.C. for your day job.
A good-looking man sits down next to you...and uncharacteristically starts telling you about his background and goals in life.
They all sound extremely impressive -- on both ends (his background & goals in life).
Except for two "red flags."
At one point he says:
"There's another star like our star out there called Kolob. I was born as a spirit on it near Kolob, and was sent to earth so I could have a body. We call this 'the pre-existence.' Also, when I took on this body, I became a 'god-in-embryo.' One day, I'll rule my own planet as a 'god' with my wife. We will receive worship, prayer, adoration, glory from all the 'spirit beings' we will be creating...billions of them."
Then he drops the other shoe:
"Oh, and btw, I'm running for President of the United States. Will you vote for me in November?"
Ya know...I'm not sure what positions you might leave that guy off once he tells you about the "from Kolob to god" life story...I'd think if this is somebody who could send us into WWIII, push a nuke button, or display that kind of gullibility in all kinds of situations, you'd at least be wise enough to show caution and discernment.
The POTUS isn't exactly your local elected dogcatcher -- which, frankly, with Romney putting his dog on top of his station wagon for a cross-country trip, probably isn't qualified to be voted in there, either.