'Sheer idiocy': Critics mock GOP lawmaker for weird revenge plot over Canadian fires

'Sheer idiocy': Critics mock GOP lawmaker for weird revenge plot over Canadian fires

Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI) used the wildfire smog descending over much of the United States to make threats against Canada, from where the fires originated — but didn't get the reaction he may have been hoping for on social media."This was my view flying into Lansing this afternoon because Canadian wildfire smoke is pouring into Michigan," wrote Barrett on X. "Do you think we should delay the Gordie Howe Bridge opening until Canada takes responsibi…