Uncivil wars.

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed the striking similarities between the ongoing Democratic/Republican conflict and the recent spat between Verizon and AT&T. Here's the breakdown:

• Colors - This is an obvious similarity. The Republican/Democratic fight is red versus blue. The Verizon/AT&T fight is red versus blue.  
• Maps - Democrats and Republicans battle over electoral maps. Verizon and AT&T are battling it out over coverage maps.
• Claims - Republicans and Democrats both claim Americans will be better off choosing them. Verizon and AT&T make a similar claim.
• Negative attacks - Republicans and Democrats both claim the other side is out of touch with more Americans. Verizon and AT&T both claim more Americans will be "out of touch" with the other side.
• The Wilson Factor - In the Republican/Democratic clash Joe Wilson says, "You lie". In the Verizon/AT&T scuffle Luke Wilson insinuates, "You lie."
• Third party challengers - Both the Republicans and Democrats have to watch out for the tea-party movement.  Both Verizon and AT&T have to watch out for the t-mobile network. (okay this one's a stretch.)
• Dishonesty - In both wars the truth is the major casualty.