In Season One of TV’s True Detective, actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson deliver the following exchange: McConaughey: “In philosophical terms I am what is called a pessimist.” Harrelson: “Ummm … okay. What does that mean?” McConaughey: “It means I’m bad at parties.” I enjoyed McConaughey’s character — because I identified with his self-assessment. I too am bad at parties. And not just the social kind. The political Parties as well. I…