The Patriot Post® · Thursday Short Cuts

Insight: “Whenever government assumes to deliver us from the trouble of thinking for ourselves, the only consequences it produces are those of torpor and imbecility.” —William Godwin (1756-1836)

Touché: “Kamala Harris didn’t play the race card last night, or claim to be a double victim of racism and sexism, so Mike Pence didn’t have to remind her that she’s descended from one of the largest slave owners in Jamaica. Talk about a résumé killer!” —Dinesh D'Souza

For the record: “Of course Kamala Harris will not answer the question about packing the court because that’s what they plan on doing. When the Democrats can’t get their way they will change the rules to push their leftist agenda. They’re not even pretending anymore.” —Donald Trump Jr.

Observations: “I can’t wait for Amy Coney Barrett hearings when interrupting a female nominee will no longer be mansplaining and sexist.” —Stephen L. Miller

Sexism bait: “I think a lot of people were noticing some mansplaining going on [last night].” —George Stephanopoulos

Fake news: “Did you know: If you or anyone you know ever benefited from free & reduced school lunch, you’ve likely benefited from the work and legacy of the Black Panthers?” —Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (The Panthers launched a free breakfast program in 1969. The National School Lunch Program began in 1946.) 

Alpha jackass: “What a great gift! What a tremendous opportunity! … I just think COVID is God’s gift to the Left.” —Hanoi Jane Fonda

And last… “As it turns out, even 48 years after ‘Hanoi Jane’s’ North Vietnamese anti-aircraft stunt, she is still rooting for things that kill Americans.” —Becket Adams