“Read my lips: no illegal immigrants”

George H.W. Bush reneged on a foundational promise and lost.

You remember the 1988 presidential campaign. Vice President George Bush the First built his presidential run on continuing the Reagan legacy. His promise: “Read my lips, no new taxes.”

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Sappy songs we love

It’s the worst song ever written.

It depends on the poll, of course, but Jimmy Webb’s 1968 hit song, “MacArthur Park,” is legendary for its maudlin smaltizness, its preposterous imagery, and its mushy lyrics.

Add in Richard Harris’ legendary over-the-top performance, and you’ve got a recipe for a song people love to…

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