LIAR, LIAR….Here’s my proposal for cleaning up government: we should require all politicians to undergo brain scans and then allow them to hold office only if they exhibit lower than average levels of white matter in their prefrontal cortex. It would revolutionize the profession! In fact, I have a short list of current politicians who I think should be tested immediately.

Explanation for this proposed constitutional amendment here.

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