Is this due to the current politics?

[cfranks]

http://science1.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/05aug_fieldflip/

[Terry B]

I don't think so. The time frame is much too slow for our politics.
The mag field only flips every 11 years or so. Politicians work in a 3 yr cycle.;);)

[Baddad]

Don't you people no nuffing.

Its the moon that affects them pollies.
(no apologies for the spellin)

Cheers:)