Okay, let’s start here.

Rick Perry told the Washington Times that his favorite gun is a LaRue OBR 5.56

But he doesn’t stop there.

He call his LaRue rifle a “work of art” …

Okay, here’s a guy who  has not been to an art museum since his fifth grade class took a field trip to the Frederic Remington collection.  And he’s comparing his non-hunting weapon to the Pietà.

And perhaps that’s why Rick Perry also showed up today as a punch line to a joke in Gail Collins column.

Also, there have been quite a few recent developments that might well be interpreted as a sign of the end of days:

• The 5,125-year-long Mayan calendar stops on Dec. 21.

• Scientists report the discovery of an elephant that speaks Korean.

• Rick Perry says he might be considering another run for president.

Let’s face it.  If Rick gets elected President, he’ll turn the National Gallery of Art into an armory.

Thanks to David for the heads up.