Sister Christian

I missed this, but S.Z. at World O' Crap caught it.

Peggy Noonan, devout Catholic, sanctimonious virtuecrat and woman who pretends to be offended by all forms of incivility, vulgarity and bigotry:

"Now I think people who put flowers all over the place are the only geniuses. They know flowers are an unasked-for and essentially unearned bit of beauty given to us perhaps to suggest other, greater beauty to come. They're in Einstein-land, gardeners, and thinking of eternity. And I thought they were just retards with spades. Anyway, flower people are generous. They make everything look prettier, at no charge and for your enjoyment, even though they've never met you. So here's to flower power, and thank you, London from this American traveler." (Emphasis added.)

It appears that retard -- as a noun, and as an insult -- is one of Peggy's favorite words. See also here. Such an eloquent, gifted and compassionate woman.