them. it's the classic self-pity of people engaged in politics. if only this money weren't here. >> if we can't get our message across -- >> if only the filibuster weren't in the senate, if only, if only. when you're on the defensive, suddenly you lash out. that doesn't mean there's not something to lash out at. >> you say fine, let's get there. to say it's a threat to our democracy. i feel like i've heard that from the republicans. >> i think there are two things about the money. one is, this is the way the system was when we had the golden age. remember everybody wants franklin roosevelt? guess what? there were no campaign spending laws. a lot more free-wheeling. this is why american hate both parties. that's why the affiliations are going down, why the wrong-track, right-track number is there. if you want a third party, this is a good way to go. >> that's a great note to end on. we'll go to break -- quickly.