Mike’s Blog Round-Up

Make America Kind Again
By Tengrain — September 5, 2026

Above, Dolly Parton and Kermit perform, Everyday People. On this date in 1976 Jim Henson's The Muppet Show premiered on television. Once upon a time, we were kinda nice.

Paul Krugman presents solid-gold evidence that the world no longer trusts the United States.

Michael in Norfolk says that The Felon Can't Handle The Truth.

Pluralistic reminds us: payola is Amazon's single largest source of profits.

The Editorial Board says that MAGA is the politics of authoritarianism, but you could also say it's the politics of liars, cheats and thieves.

Bonus Track: Street Art Utopia presents the most loved photos as voted on by their audience. “Crunchie" is my favorite, which is yours?

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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