When is a Tragedy not a Tragedy?

Slashdot reports that Scott Adams, the creator of the 'Dilbert' cartoons, has given up his campaign to get Bill Gates elected President of the United States.

Oh dear.

Update: Perhaps in an attempt to salvage some glimmer of humour from his despair, one Slashdotter wrote:

"You're giving up on Mr. Gates's presidential aspirations.

Cancel or Allow?"