For those feeling as though the current political reality in the US is starting to look like hyperactive fiction, last week provided a lot of fodder for the notion that everything is speeding toward some kind of season finale. First, there was the news from intelligence agencies that voting systems in seven states were actually hacked by Russians. Then there were reports about special counsel Robert Mueller asking the Trump campaign when they knew about Russia hacking DNC and Clinton campaign emails. And, finally, there was Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's admission that the platform is unhealthy. What in the world is going on? Glad you asked. Read on, dear friends. A cornucopia awaits.

A Real American Hero

What Happened: Everyone knows that the real role of the president is to literally run toward danger in an unrealistic fantasy scenario intended to prove his macho-ness, right?

What Really Happened: As the conversation about gun control—and school safety—continues in the aftermath of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, President Trump revealed last week what he would've done if he was on the scene.

Yes, that's right; Trump told people that he would confront an armed assailant, even if unarmed himself. While some took the opportunity to point out how much of a bad idea this would be…