Tea and Clickbait Nov. 20: Firebugs, Idiots and Stacking the Bench

More “news” that requires no spoiler alert: Donald Trump is a “dope” and an “idiot.” That’s the opinion of his national security advisor, H.R. McMaster, according to four different people who heard him say it. Frankly, I find it reassuring that his few qualified advisors all seem to view him that way.

Speaking of idiots, the wildfire that has devastated Oregon woodlands to the tune of $20 million in damage has been traced to its source: some idiot teenagers tossing smoke bombs into a gorge.

Nebraska lawmakers, despite the Keystone pipeline’s 200,000 gallon spill last week in South Dakota, approved the Keystone XL through the state — but not on its currently planned route. This guarantees the button will stay hot through more court battles.

In court is where this illegitimate conservative regime intends to make its lasting mark, as the case of the Alabama federal court nominee Brett Talley, the 36-year-old who has never tried a case in his 3-year career. Bill Moyers’ team shows there’s even more sketchy skulduggery behind this particular unqualified clown’s candidacy.

Al Franken isn’t the only celebrity who got his Roman fingers caught in the sex-harassment wringer today. Actor Jeffrey Tambor resigned from his award-winning role on Transparent after a second actress came forward with a tale of unwanted contact.

Rehoboth vacationers have extra incentive to sign their rental agreements before Christmas: The city has a href=”http://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2017/11/18/rehoboth-raise-residential-rental-tax/853116001/”>doubled its rental tax rate from 3% to 6% effective Jan. 1. The vote was unanimous except for Park City Kathy, who abstained.