Bears, with Gas

John McCain’s had a bellyfull of methane. When it comes to the issue of livestock emissions, he is turning up his nose at some basic biology and making barnyard jokes.

But hey, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is at stake and to reach the very best in public housing sometimes you’ve got to get in touch with your inner ninny (check occupant). After all, it isn’t easy these days being a Republican presidential nominee who believes in evolution and global warming — not if you’ve been rash enough to say so in public. So, to make up for those gaffes, you’ve got to play to the chucklehead base.