Lightening

I will say that they whiffed incredibly badly on this year's flu prediction.

Direct legislative action is difficult without control

lol no it's not. You create a bill called "Keep America a Democracy" or "Defending America from Russia" and then when the Republicans all vote "No" you have the best political weapon you could possibly get.

Did this guy just inadvertently create dial up internet or ACH phone payment system?

soon they won't need helmets because everyone will be so soft that they won't be able to hurt each other :D