— September 3, 2026

Above, The Carpenters perform, Please Mr. Postman. Today we look at the mail-in ballot scheme. Lick it and stamp it, Hair Füror.

The Moderate Voice says that the mail voting rules are a shitshow.

Mock, Paper, Scissors says that their incompetence is our secret weapon.

Lawyers, Guns and Money makes the case that John Roberts is the worst Chief Justice in the history in the entire disreputable history of the Supreme Court.

Platypus Economics grades THAT MAN's tariff policies based upon their stated objectives.

Bonus Track: Notions Capital warns slatternly housekeepers! Atomic bombs will destroy you!

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).

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