The hardworking and thrifty Indian Punjabi farmers had had a tough year, but they were careful not to waste anything, including the cow patties (usually used as fuel).  When they heard that to get elected in America, the potential presidential candidates needed to expend considerable political capital, and when they learned just what that meant, they began offering this expensive commodity on eBay and soon had solved their cash crunch problems. . . . . David, Sf.G.