Throughout the ages, wise leaders — whether in politics, science, academia, or business and industry — have surrounded themselves with aides and advisors whose experience and wisdom have served to help their bosses appear even smarter. Julius Caesar had his Mark Antony; Richard Nixon had Henry Kissinger; Pierre and Marie Curie had each other; and so on.

But you can’t fix stupid. And stupid people believe that they will appear intelligent if they associate only with total idiots. And thus we have today’s U.S. administration.

Albert Einstein understood a great deal more than just the theory of relativity; he understood people as well. And he had this to say about his fellow man:

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.”

And stand-up comedian George Carlin — neither a scholar nor a scientist, but devilishly (and cynically) wise to the ways of the human species — had this bit of advice:

“Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.”

How right they both were. And wouldn’t they have had a field day with the current gang of Mensa rejects in Washington!

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
12/8/25