History Channel has a new TV show called American Pickers. On a recent episode (entitled “Frank’s Gamble,” not yet available for internet viewing), the pickers find a treasure trove of junk behind a wall of politically incorrect anti-government signs, like “Sure you can trust the government — just ask an Indian” and “Love my country, fear my government.” The History Channel pickers were predictably nervous; they did persevere, and you can watch this episode again later in the month. How is it that a private individual’s signs suggesting skepticism of our government are treated with alarm, while the next day’s … Continue reading “Reality TV” Meets Real World