Above, John Mellencamp performs, Small Town. It's all performative with Republicans. Those heartland values they profess? Yeah, lies.

Stop The Presses asks us to beware of Republican bearing false witness.

Left Jabs goes to the Ur-text of Republicans bearing false witness.

Adventus has a lot of problems with you people.

Cassandra's Grandson reports on the end of the Old World Order.

Bonus Track: Colossal goes to the heart of the heartland.

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