The Problem: Politicians lie with no real fear of being called to account. Even if a fact-checker strikes back, it happens later, and the lie is unchallenged in the moment. Wouldn’t you make shit up all the time, if you had no real fear of being called on it? (Have we mentioned that we used […]

Last night’s Presidential Debate was a supernova of misinformation, and FBMisin was watching carefully and contributing a little extra light and heat where we could. Relive the debate as it didn’t happen but should have.

The Proposal: We organize a bipartisan bus tour of these non-swing states with the theme, “We don’t care about your VOTE. We care about YOU.” Musicians, comedians, and magicians will entertain crowds and let them know that it doesn’t matter if they vote or not, the parties want them to feel good.

The Proposal: A documentary research project will uncover startling facts about both candidates and their family backgrounds, forcing hard-core partisans to realize that both men are really alien.

Whether you’re a laid-off construction worker wondering if you’ll ever be able to buy a home for your family or a socialite contemplating whether to deduct that new Hermes handbag, you’ll find clear electoral guidance.

The Proposal: Through a custom FBMisin website, people will be able to enter some basic demographic information and get a clear print-out of how the aspects of their lives they care about most–such as their sex lives or whether Community will get cancelled next season–will change under either Obama or Romney.