More People Who Write (and Think) Better Than I am Able Too

In this case, it's Jonathan Schwarz of A Tiny Revolution:

There's a rule of thumb for American politics that will never steer you wrong: if the Washington press corps worships a political figure and squeaks for decades on end about how he's a Brave Man of Honor and Wisdom, that political figure is one of the most dangerous lying scumbags on earth.

I would only add that sometimes *cough* John McCain *cough* he's also batsh%$ insane.