“A truly proud country doesn’t measure itself by the things in creates, but rather by the power it grants to union bosses and politicians.” — things nobody has ever said.

George Will’s declaration that a GOP establishment doesn’t even exist hardest hit. Among those quoted, Bill Kristol, who calls the TEA Party an “infantile form of conservatism.” Along with GOP lobbyists who openly talk about how they hope to co-opt and control TEA Party rubes. I’ve been saying it for a while now: it’s the permanent political ruling class vs. the rest of us — and for establishment Republicans, it’s

— Whereas plump middle-management types in bad suits stuffing unlimited bread sticks into their rapacious pie holes? Soothing.

What is it about the last 3 years — and in particular, in the wake of the 2010 elections — that makes you think you can massage and finesse the GOP base into accepting and supporting a Romney nomination? A reminder to those getting caught up in the horse race aspect of 2012: Mitt Romney supported an individual mandate; Mitt Romney’s staffers helped Obama craft ObamaCare; Mitt Romney doesn’t see

Once again, let me repeat: you can’t spell “useful idiots” without “idiots.” And “useful,” for that matter. Reuters: Anti-Wall Street protesters say the rich are getting richer while average Americans suffer, but the group that started it all may have benefited indirectly from the largesse of one of the world’s richest men. There has been much speculation over who is financing the disparate protest, which has spread to cities across

I get emails! Jeff, We told you last week about Republican efforts to suppress the vote nationwide that could prevent 5 MILLION Americans from voting. According to the New York Times, the voter fraud Republicans say they’re preventing simply isn’t an issue. “The only reason Republicans are passing these laws is to give themselves a political edge by suppressing Democratic votes.” The scary thing is, it just might work. Enough

No, really. Jesus wept. Or rather, he would, were he not bound by a gag order, awaiting a court ruling on his fitness to preach his own non-inclusive gospel.

A politically reborn David Mamet continues his campaign to have all his works forever stricken from drama anthologies / film school curricula — and his name blackened inside the walls of the academy. But no worries. Politically enlightened students yearning to Fight the Powers can always study “30 Rock” scripts. (h/t afs)

On the plus side, recycling the reams of paper that will be expended in such a filing probably counts as a newly-created “green job.” So, see? The system works, just as Rep. Ellison said it works. It’s Recovery Autumn!

Guess our War with Iran is going to have to wait a bit. FOXNews: Rep. Darrell Issa, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, sent a subpoena Wednesday to Attorney General Eric Holder as part of his investigation into the gun trafficking operation known as “Fast and Furious.” “Top Justice Department officials, including Attorney General Holder, know more about Operation Fast and Furious than they have publicly acknowledged,”