Birds of a Feather

In addition to seeking revenge on any who stood against him during the impeachment investigation and trial, Donald Trump appears to be trying to reinforce his base, by championing folks he recognizes as like minds.

Today, Mr. Trump:

• commuted the sentence of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, stating that the governor  had already served more than enough time in prison, and that he seems like a very nice person, [though] I don't know him
• pardoned Bernard Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner, who had been convicted of tax fraud and lying to the government
• pardoned Michael Milken, an investment banker known in the 1980s as the junk bond king, who had fought for decades to reverse his conviction for securities fraud
• pardoned or commuted the sentences of eight others

Applicable cliches abound.  In addition to the subject line for this post, how about:

• It Takes One to Know One
• Peas in a Pod
• Pot, Meet Kettle
• Have You No Decency