It was something back in an old Merritt College Economics Class. Econ 1A, I think. The prof said it was like when you are hungry and someone hands you a box of popcorn. The first mouthful is like a real reason to live. The second mouthful is great but not as good as the first and so on, down to taste bud boredom. The benefits drop as you eat more and more. The Republicans have a wealth of cash, but nowhere to spend it. At first it helps their campaigns. But you can only buy so much advertising.... Sign in to see full entry.