"To paraphrase von Clausewitz, it was the continuation of politics by other memes."

I hate people who are clever writers! Why can't I be like them?! :(  That was NYT cultural critic James Poniewozik on July 22 on the Jan. 6 hearings, particularly the Josh Hawley diptych. Isn't that exquisite? A great turn of phrase always gives me a tickle in my stomach. I hate you, James. 😉