“Reducing and eliminating needless spending and programs are appropriate, but a wholesale reduction in spending, without considering economic, cultural, and social impacts is simply irresponsible.”

– Sen. Scott Brown, in a letter attacking both Republicans (Brown claims to be one, in case you might have forgotten) and Democrats for not reaching a budget deal. Brown earns the April Fool Award this year, either for being one himself or for playing the folks who got him elected for fools.