Wolfrum’s Words:

By definition, Birthers are Conspiracy Theorists. And after more than 500 days since Barack Obama was sworn in as President of the United States, their persistence means they have now equaled 9/11 Truthers as the most obnoxious of conspiracists.

As the Truthers have their unanswerable “Steel don’t melt” question, Birthers have the “Where’s his Birth Certificate?” blather. And Jesus himself could not convince them otherwise. Any presentation of fact is met with a nod and a repeat of the question.

Once you’ve reached a point where reality needs to be changed for your beliefs to make sense, you’ve become a member of the nutty fringe. Or a Libertarian.

News

Less Oil!: Well, at least British Petroleum is now destroying the Gulf of Mexico a bit more slowly. Next plan: Shoot tons of mud into BP PR department.

A Surprising Hamid Karzai: Methinks not all are on the same page in Afghanistan.

U.S. Detainees in Iran:

Say what you will about avoiding war with Iran (and I will), but, dear Lord, they are a pain in the ass.

Van Der Slooted: When a girl finds out that you were a suspect in the disappearance of another girl, don’t kill her.

TV Timeout

If you aren’t watching “Breaking Bad” you’re missing some great television. Go out an rent the first season and get started on this brilliant tale, which is preparing for it’s Season-Three finale.

Blogs

Balloon Juice: Helen Thomas has retired. And we, as a nation, can once again be proud. In other news, Patrick Buchanan still has a job.

Jesus’ General: Support the Gospel of Teaparty Jesus

Glenn Greenwald: Our sad, sad Washington press corp.

Wolfrum’s Words II

Should Harry Reid manage a victory in November, the Nevada U.S. Senate race will be the the epitaph of the Tea Party movement.

–WKW

Crossposted at William K. Wolfrum Chronicles