Mark Twain biographers now believe he never said, "Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over." But that doesn't mean the sentiment isn't true. Take for example yesterday's congressional hearing about California water, held at Fresno City Hall.

Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Elk Grove) said the political left is pushing junk science while attempting to pit fishermen against farmers, according to the Fresno Bee.

Rep. John Garamendi (D-Walnut Grove) asserted that the hearing was designed to reignite the water wars of the past and pit Californians against each other for short-term gain, according a statement issued by...