MM - Cork video was very interesting.

The digital gulag - why they will not need to kick in your door to confiscate your newly illegal weapons. https://www.americanpartisan.org

"Do not yell at" list. I hope that's in his "American Crisis" book.

One Halloween, my son went as Calvin and carried a big Hobbes. The picture always makes me smile.

Cruz's mistake wasn't going to Cancun, it was returning and apologizing. Just be prepared to say something like, "Do you seriously believe I can't make phone calls from anywhere I am to see what resources I can marshal or do you envision me climbing a windmill and spinning the blades?" Mealy-mouthed apologies are gas on prog fire (which will not help heat Texas!).

I read two of the three columns that TM linked (Goldberg's wanted me to "join"). Perfect for those still pretending that America is moving smoothly along a reasonable trajectory and that Rush had lost the thread.

OL - "The land of the free and the home of the brave." If we've truly lost that, and it sure looks grim, we're done.

When I heard clips of Rush being played on his show today, I feared he was gone. It's a sad day. Even worse will be the hideous response by the left. Mark Steyn and Todd Herman have both been good. McEnany could be great but it's a very different format from what we've seen her excel in.

Barbara - very sorry to hear of your family's loss.

Dave (in MA) - very heartwarming story!

MM2 - If Melania had orchestrated that pandering propaganda heart display, the media screeching would be deafening.

I heard Trump's use of the word "fight" is being considered as "incitement." Cheerleading teams across the country had best look out!

Matt - very sorry to read all your sad news. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery for your daughter.

MM2 - Thanks for sharing Rush's statement. It's a great summary of how good Trump was.

And on the floor: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oBPjhB9d3jc

Male gymnast on the balance beam - as a comedy event: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EO_BnsrWMnI

"Year 2, Age of Covid" really paints a picture and not a pretty one.

OL - I'm thinking of my local PD but upon further thought, outsiders would be brought in and then we're left with MT's view that they'll "run out of warm bodies..."

AB - likely a proper fix. I still harbor, foolishly perhaps, the hope that there will be sufficient lackeys willing to keep their oaths rather than their jobs. Of course, I described them as "lackeys" so I reveal my cynicism.

fdcol63 - fighting a stolen election is not as personal as registering guns, which may ultimately result in a government lackey showing up at the front door.

Registering guns may be the red line for many.

Ig - they may as well be calling them (white Latinos) "uppity." Insanity.

OL, Solzhenitsyn piece was very worthwhile and has been shared with several family members.

Matt (dmiym), it's good to know there are some good guys willing to do the job correctly. On the other hand, at least one woman was tased and other folks have been severely harassed for not wearing a mask. "Just following orders" and "Don't want to lose my job" quality responses. It doesn't bode well.

I had a conversation with our local police chief today to discuss whether or not he and his officers have thought about what they would do if it came down to keeping their jobs or keeping their oaths. Good conversation and while I certainly expected the answer I was given, I can only hope it will cause him to think about it.