Above, The Upkeeps covers, Saturday Night. We made it to the weekend, fellow Crooks and Liars, but let's first note that THAT MAN did not get tricked by a racist internet conspiracy theory: he catapulted it —deliberately and knowingly— into our public discourse.

First Draft: The Environment Of Bullshit That Creates Dangerous Nonsense

The Dean's Report: Trump’s lies about Haitians immigrants are both bigoted and dangerous—exactly as he planned.

The Fucking News: Republicans Are Eating Trump's Pet

Letters From An American: Trump backed out of another debate.

Bonus Track: Neatorama presents the 2024 Ignoble Prize Winners!

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Fediverse. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).