GOP: Fools R Us?

THE biggest threat to America is terrorists armed with nuclear weapons. One way to keep this Pandora’s Box closed is to secure fissionable material, the stuff needed to make nukes. And a great way to do that is with the START Treaty – the very one Senate Republicans are blocking for political reasons. Terrifying, isn’t it? This sad state of affairs led New Republic columnist Jonathan Chait to remark, “If you die in a terrorist attack (someday), remember this moment.” I keep hoping that Republicans aren’t actually fools. But each day brings more evidence that they are. That’s terrifying, too.