program and a bunch of parts of our government. it is part of michele bachmann s job in congress, as a sign by the republican leadership in congress, to oversee those very sensitive parts of our government. it is easy to not just dismiss michele bachmann, but to enjoy michele bachmann as the sort of living, breathing embodiment of the crazy in american politics. it is almost a national pastime to watch michele bachmann do her thing. that s what news wee newsweek getting at with the infamous crazy-eyed cover story that they did on michele bachmann during the campaign. but i always feel like it s always worth keeping in mind these words from matt taibbi s rolling stone profile on bachmann when she was at the height of her presidential prospects. quote, you will want to laugh, but don t, because the secret of michele bachmann s success is that every time you laugh at her, she gets stronger. matt taibbi was making that argument in the context of her run for president last year. remember