The last of the great borscht belt comedians Jackie Mason has died at age 93. An Orthodox Rabbi turned comedian, Mason married a keen intellect to a fearless machine gun delivery. If the last joke failed the next might succeed.
A Democrat in his younger days, he switched to the Republican Party as the Democrats became increasingly insane.
This Vale of Tears can be a grim place. A good comedian can come in handy. Let us all pray that Mason and I are correct, and that God has a great sense of humor.