As I've previously alluded to I am quite fond of debating the mutual relationship between science and politics. I could go on and on but I'll digress and just share this article on how professors understand the policy process and politics/ politicians (although really... who can understand politicians?). Interesting little nugget of information with some potentially major implications:
http://www.livingontherealworld.org/?p=953
http://www.livingontherealworld.org/?p=953