Mike Pence may go down in history as the biggest liar to come out of Indiana since Charles Porter, who was named World Champion Liar in 1977.
Never has a bill been so misunderstood. The fundies were sure this law meant that they can pick and choose who they will sell to, and who they may hire or fire. The liberal press agreed with them. This wasn't so much a misunderstanding as there was a widespread failure to buy Gov. Pence's bullsh*t. In fact the kindest explanation for Pence's reaction is that he was the only one to be baffled by his own b.s..
Pence declared everything was fine because Hoosiers are too nice to discriminate. I was a Hoosier for five years and I agree that Hoosiers are a friendly bunch. But I lived in New York City for thirty-five years and I found New Yorkers were charming in a gruff sort of way.
I don't think niceness guarantees a lack of prejudice nor does it provide much cover for the idiot in the Governor's mansion. I do think that the tape of his press conference should be turned into a drinking game. Doing a shot for every time Pence uses the word 'misunderstood' pretty much guarantees someone will be taking an ambulance ride to the ER.
In fairness, I must say Pence didn't come off as stupid as he did in the ABC interview. He came off as more bullheaded than stupid, Which is not to say he showed any glimmers of intelligence.
I eagerly await the signing ceremony for the revised anti-gay Religious Freedom Act. Sadly it will probably take place at 3:30 am in a janitors closet in the statehouse.