The Patriot Post® · Friday Short Cuts

Insight: “Many of those who attack capitalism know very well that their situation under any other economic system will be less favorable. Nevertheless, with full knowledge of this fact, they advocate a reform, e.g., socialism, because they hope that the rich, whom they envy, will also suffer under it.” —Ludwig von Mises (1881-1973)

For the record: “I don’t blame China [for trade disparities]. After all, who can blame a country for being able to take advantage of another country for [the] benefit of their citizens? I give China credit.” —Donald Trump

Non Compos Mentis: “Why do you need any assault rifles? An assault rifle is different than a gun. A hunting enthusiast and one who needs an assault rifle, those are two different things.” —MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle

Alpha Jackass: “There is no rational alternative. The GOP and NRA must, in fact, want mass shootings. It serves their interests.” —Northwestern University professor Bruce Lambert

Delusions of grandeur: “[Tuesday] was a great reminder of what’s possible when we come together and fight for what we believe in. So I wanted to take a few minutes to celebrate the extraordinary successes of a few groups I — and Onward Together — proudly fight alongside.” —Hillary Clinton taking credit for Tuesday’s Democrat wins

Facepalm: “[Roy Moore is] clean as a hound’s tooth. Take the Bible. Zachariah and Elizabeth for instance. Zachariah was extremely old to marry Elizabeth and they became the parents of John the Baptist. Also take Joseph and Mary. Mary was a teenager and Joseph was an adult carpenter. They became parents of Jesus.” —Alabama State Auditor Jim Ziegler, who seemed if anything to corroborate The Washington Post’s story

And last… “Roy Moore should change his name to Bob Menendez, and then the media will leave him alone.” —Ben Shapiro