How do you know that Bill Kristol is lying?

It’s very easy: there are words on a page, or a computer screen, and the byline ‘William Kristol’ is nearby. Also: when he is on TV and his lips are moving.

The man who delivered us both Sarah Palin and the Iraq War is here explaining his primary reasoning for why health care reform should die:

There’s a really big snowstorm coming to D.C.tonight. It would be unsafe to ask all the staffers and Hill employees who’d be needed at the Capitol if Congress stays open all hours this weekend, as Harry Reid intends, to drive to and from work–especially since many will have to do so at night, and they won’t be well-rested. So from the point of view of public safety and personal well-being, Ben Nelson can do everyone a favor, announce today he won’t vote for cloture, and let everyone stay home this weekend.

via The Weekly Standard.

Too bad the Iraq War vote in Congress didn’t happen during a prolonged blizzard.