Hear Ye, Hear Ye

Just when you thought things couldn’t get more insane in American politics, the self-described billionaire genius Kanye West announced over the weekend his intention to run for president of the United States this year.

For those of you asking, “Isn’t he…?” the answer is yes. Mr. West, also known as Ye (pronounced Yay), is married to Kim Kardashian of Instagram and reality TV fame.

Now most people will read this news, allow themselves a chuckle, and move on to watching the downfall of the Republic on social media from the comfort of isolation due to Covid. But to disregard Mr. West so lightly w...