Which is why the release of Paris Hilton’s “I’m like, totally ready to lead” election video today cheered me up at a time when neither of the two actual candidates offers much hope. America can still laugh at itself – or at least, one of its blonder citizens can.

One of the two other guys – it like, totally doesn’t matter which one – needs her as a running mate. And with her past record, she could also, like, spearhead the campaign for prison reform.

Where do I go online to buy the “Paris for President” T-shirt? Hope is born anew.