3.03.2015

Borowitz on Wisconsin's Scott Walker

Republican Voters Responding to Walker’s Opposition to Knowledge - The New Yorker
"‘The American people are sick and tired of a President who knows things,’ he said. ‘They’re ready for Scott.’"
And thanks, Charlie.

There was, of course, an American political party back in the 19th Century called the Know-Nothings.

Know Nothing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The origin of the 'Know Nothing' term was in the semi-secret organization of the party. When a member was asked about its activities, he was supposed to reply, 'I know nothing.' Outsiders called them 'Know-Nothings', and the name stuck. In 1855, the Know-Nothings first entered politics under the American Party label."
Millard Fillmore was one, and we know what a memorable president he turned out to be.

They do, however, look like they might have fit right in.


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