This must make Brit Hume spin around in Ronald Reagan’s grave!

Of course, we can still have free bananas!

Sure, Herman “Herb” Cain doesn’t know shit from shinola, but he didn’t call himself “Herb”. That was Sarah Palin. And as a fan of the liberal media, I can understand Bill Maher and company attacking Herb for not being the brightest knife in the ice cube tray. Afterall, Herb claims the President doesn’t need to know anything. The President’s job is to lead. He will have a staff of poindexters to keep him informed of countries and branches of government and such. I still think Herb is more articulate than Sarah Palin, and I also think that there are dumber candidates running on the GOP ticket.

For instance, Ron Paul believes the Earth is 6000 years old and that dinosaurs and Moses drank tea together. And he’s a medical doctor! An Ob/Gyn to be specific. Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann also believe great white peepaw in the sky created the earth around 6000 years ago. All of the candidates, with the exception of soon to be Independent Jon Huntsman, have been anti-science, anti-education and anti-brains. 3 of the candidates have stated that God told them to run. Either God doesn’t understand our system of government which doesn’t allow for 3 presidents, or 2 of them are liars. Make that, 3 of them are idiots. And lest we forget, 2 of them believe the comic stylings of conman Joseph Smith.

We can go on about the gerbil sized brains on display at the GOP debates. We can even make exceptions for Rick Perry because clearly alcohol is destroying his noodle. But let’s not only call Herb Cain dumb. And let’s also remember that whomever the candidate is that the GOP nominates, they will still win at least 25 states. Library-free states, but nonetheless.

Now let’s watch Eric Cantor introduce Herb Cain:

Bill Clinton has a new book out explaining how to fix the economy. Specifically, the economy of the 90s when he was President. Of course, there is so much to miss about the 90s, not just budget surpluses but also Alt-Country music. To that end, may I present the reconstituted Jayhawks.

Perhaps, because Mark Olson left his wife, Victoria Williams and subsequently left the Hillbilly Creek Honeydrippers (or whatever they called themselves), he has rejoined his old mates. I still think the Olson-less “Smile” record was the Jayhawks best, but I did miss the harmonies that Olson and Gary Louris (pictured with editor) perfected. Sadly, I don’t think they performed one song off of “Smile” during the set I saw recently. I vowed I would hate the the show if they didn’t do “Take Me With You (When You Go), and since they did the show was a success! Kudos.

Another 90s Icon is making the rounds. Matthew Sweet is touring to promote the 20th Anniversary of his seminal “Girlfriend” album, and performing it from start to finish. “Girlfriend” is another lephilistine essential album, so this show was a must. Sadly, poorly attended by Obesatard, USA. Playing with the Velvet Crush rhythm section, Sweet rocked his Ruebenesque ass off. Still has the chops…with a side of mashed potatoes. Oops.

Here’s another photo taken recently with professional football guy, Chris Hoke. I swear, I’m a normal sized person. Must stop posing with giants.

Speaking of the football, I bet a lot of Penn State players are wishing they had worn swimsuits in the showers. Apparently, former coach Jerry Sandusky had a eye for talent. Known as a brilliant tactician and inventor of the squat thrust, Sandusky was known for his light workouts and his multiple calls to “hit the showers.” He will be missed.

And finally, our hearts go out to the grandchildren of “Family Circus” creator Bil Keane, who died and will now, presumably, be haunting them.