I want to start chronicling clear evidence of mental midgetry among our elected officials. I’m not talking about out-of-context “gotchas”, flubbed lines, or embarrassing slips. (So no, I’m not interested in most Bushisms, or tales of Gorean “internet invention”.) Nor am I looking for instances of obvious political hackery that backfire, as with McCain’s “fundamentally sound” economy. If the pol in question clearly knows that what he’s saying is bullshit, and is just saying it to score a point, I’ll let it go.
No, I’m talking about people making baseless, stupid arguments that they would make again in the same way if given a chance. All suggestions welcome.
Here’s my first nomination to the Hall of Shame, Rep. John Shimkus: