Based on our last screed from Benj — sans any mention of “wretch” (thank you, Benj) — the reality is setting in. Palin has been an exquisitely successful check move on the chessboard and may be a checkmate.

Howl all you want Benj about fools on the left and us over here (your example naturally has you, I presume, in your very own mumbling middle), but criticizing Sarah Palin for a response in the kind of TV interview BLT Barry has never encountered is some weak-ass coffee.

Bring a stronger brew next time, son. So far, it doesn’t appear that y’all have been able to cook up the strong stuff. I do wonder why?