Allegations of lying and cheating your way into prestigious universities was the way to go for a number of well known self described progressives caught by the FBI – including Silicone Valley’s most outspoken proponent of ethical investing and the kids of the star of Showtime’s hit series, “Shameless.” You just can make this stuff up.

In the aftermath of the phony Covington High School scandal, you can file the Jussie Smollett’s racist hoax under fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me – at least when it comes to those ready to jump on any story they can paint as a reflection of Donald Trump’s America and forget waiting for the full story.

Did they or didn’t they – (the PMO) try to influence Justice Minister and Attorney General, Judy Wilson-Reybould into backing off on criminal charges against SNC-Lavalin? One thing for sure, the Liberal majority on the Justice Committee don’t want to find out.