Here We Go Again

 

Now we’re supposed to be upset that Elon Musk and Senator Mike Lee are upset with three federal judges. And yes, their remarks are intemperate and foolish. But it’s Mike Lee and Elmo. As Molly Ivins once said about criticism of her by politicians, it’s rather like having your ankle be gummed by a newt.

I remember those billboards. They were all over the place, in a very well coordinated effort, and much more public than a tweet by Elmo. You didn’t have to rely on the news to repeat the sentiment, you could see it out your car window. It was quite a concerted effort.

And yet the republic prevailed. 

So yes, Elmo is making more loud noises. But he’ll move on to the next shiny thing in a moment. The courts have already marked “paid” to his efforts. Aside from the fact Congress is no more likely to impeach and remove several federal judges than it is to impeach and remove a president.

And frankly, complaining loudly about judges is as American as Mom and apple pie.