One thing that has sort of surprised me is that it does really seem like the desire to be ruled by a powerful fascist daddy is stronger in the median elite journalist than in the median voter.

RIP to the legendary James Earl Jones. I was trying to think of a voice from popular culture that was as much a presence throughout my life as his, and the only person who comes close is Mel Blanc

I’ll say this for RFK Jr: he gave us something to think about. Unfortunately, he also gave us measles.