The Peter Principle (also applies to dim bloggers)

TWO paragraphs of meandering twaddle lead Shaun Carney to this observation:

The key point is that so much contemporary political conduct, debate and reportage now seems to be committed to avoiding substance.

No kidding!

RED-FACED ADMISSION: As originally posted, this item cited Peter Hartcher as the author, whose twaddle is smewhat different. Apologies to Mr Hartcher