— October 2, 2026

Above, Jesse Welles performs, War Isn't Murder. On this date in 1789 George Washington transmitted the proposed constitutional amendments, known as the United States Bill of Rights, to the states for ratification. I tell people that the Constitution is like the rules printed on the box top for how to play the game, and the Bill of Rights tells us what the government CANNOT do. It's really a simple document.

The Fucking News says that Hegseth is "hardly the first government official to violate the First Amendment prohibition against giving theocracy even a small corner of government bureaucracy."

Balloon Juice rounds-up even more weird White Christian Nationalism ranting from the Sec. of Day Drinking.

Annie Asks You demands that SCOTUS cannot help prznint Stupid steal the election.

Michael Seidel, Writer warns us that "Operation Epic LOOK—SQUIRREL! is cranking up.

Bonus Track: Street Art Utopia has a green thumb.

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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