In his current column, Dan Savage attempts to revive the forgotten word Kakistocracy, which is a secioty governed by it's worst citizens. As you can no doubt guess, he's taking a break from his usual kinky Ann Landers gig to digress on politics. The last time Savage did that was four years ago, when he predicted (presciently) Nader spoiling it for Gore.

So, I like kakistocracy and will henceforth use it as the title for any and all posts on those who attain power despite, or because of, monumental incompetence. I will use it only for the truly imbicilic, such as John Ashcroft, Ralph Nader and, of course, Zell Miller.

As my first offering, this commentary from National Review. Donald Luskin is responding to a letter responding to his review of a book by David Cay Johnston. (Hat tip: Brad, of course.)

There is no unique virtue to inflation-adjusting — except that it makes all changes in income look worse, which well serves the liberal agenda of the Times’s economic reporting during an election year.

Right. Inflation does not affect what your wages are worth. What, economy in trouble? No problem, guys - just print more money!

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