The science and religion debates are a lot like watching two infants with diarrhea throwing sloppy turds at each other.

— Artur Rosman (@CosmosTheInLost) September 30, 2013

Well, that’s not how I’d put it, but … it seems apt for describing Republicans and Democrats trying to shift blame for the October 1 shutdown of the Federal Government.

Pat Buchanan, once a Republican before the party left him, lobs one at the Democrats anyway.

Spoiler: the Democrats have the mainstream media delivering muck for them. And the Republicans are recidivist obstructionists, so they’re “the usual suspects.” Round them up.

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“The remarks made in this essay do not represent scholarly research. They are intended as topical stimulations for conversation among intelligent and informed people.” (Gerhart Niemeyer)

Some succinct standing advice on recurring themes.