To Hell in a Handbasket

Well, why not start out our first post in a longtime with this swell cliché? It sure seems to describe the compelling weirdness that has dominated the news scene since Wonker took an extended hike to take care of making $$ for awhile—always a clear and present danger for bloggers who still have to earn a living. Let us count the ways in a succession of entries, each of which will roll up to the top.