A concerto of conceit — and deceit

            It’s not something commonly seen on curricula vitae, but Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ chief qualification for the career move she now pursues is having been spokesperson for serial fabricator.             Curious claim, yes. Reportedly, however, it is more than sufficient to be governor of Arkansas.             Depending on the zip…

One-way ticket for a super weasel

            It all depends on which side you’re on.             Historian Michael Beschloss’ choice is clear on the insurrection Donald Trump incited.             “Did we treat Jefferson Davis as some honored citizen?” he asked on MSNBC. “No. He was in disgrace, and he was punished.”             A whole bunch of…

Conned by you-know-Q

            “The fact is we won the election. We won it big.”             Believe that? Then believe this: On Inauguration Day, with members of Congress, former presidents and spouses assembled and Joe Biden about to be sworn in, Donald Trump arose from the sandstone, had all executed, and took survivors…

Bomb-throwers from the start

            While authorities investigate the presence of suspected incendiary devices at our riot-ravaged Capitol, we can confirm two.             Ted Cruz.             Josh Hawley.             Add the sulfuric smolder of Louie Gohmert, John Carter, Pete Sessions and more. Not big-time explosive elements like U.S. senators, in July 4 nomenclature they…

2020: a petri dish of dumb

            It’s the quote of the year, or the last four.             Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honore’ described the matter as “operating on a level of stupid I have never seen before.”             It wasn’t just stupid, he said. It was “super stupid.”             So, which of the following…

My lawsuit against Texas

COMPLAINT: John Young, plaintiff, vs. State of Texas, defendant. Filed in: Court of Public Opinion, United States             Plaintiff John Young brings forth the following:             Plaintiff is a resident of the United States, Planet Earth.             Defendant is one of those United States, same planet.             In December of 2020, pursuant to the personal…