[The Cold War ends (1989-1993)] 

From that point forward, UniParty Professional Politicians for 35-40 or so years always follow the advice of the Magic 18 Words of a 1939 Classic Comedy Movie.

The Protagonist says:  “You can’t cheat an honest man;  never give a sucker an even break nor smarten up a chump.”

W. C. Fields was prophetic – just 50 years too early.