I find that I become more and more ashamed everyday that I am originally from NYC. Everytime I start to think about moving back there one day I see an article like this and remember why I wanted to get away from that den of lunatics in the first place.
I like your turn of phrase that describes Liberals - 'den of lunatics'.
Reminds me of another one I admire - 'conspiracy of gangsters'.
Happy birthday to all Marines!