Sigh ...

I know my day is getting off to a bad start when Pat Buchanan starts channeling everything in my brain.

And Dennis Kneale is a world-class weasel. He says things that just aren't true and doesn't expect anyone to fact-check him. I guess he didn't expect to be on the air with Buchanan. You go, Pat! Set that liar straight on historical trade deficits!

Those of you who are watching CNBC right now know what I'm talking about.

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