Rep. Jordan and friends went looking for illegal crossings in Arizona. There were none.

Open borders? “Immigration officials, however, say enforcement measures are working, pointing to statistics that show Border Patrol encounters between designated ports of entry in January were at their lowest level in nearly two years. U.S. Border Patrol encounters between southwest border ports of entry last month totaled 128,410, down 42% from the 221,675 reported in December 2022, according to a February report from the agency.“

Uh, no. But it is a great slogan. No matter how much of a misstatement it is. The base eats it up.

In order to avoid any accusations of proposing a First Amendment violation, I would like to suggest that the Fox News glitterati triumvirate of Carlson, Hannity and Ingraham be removed from Fox News’ prime time line up and move them to a more appropriate venue: FOX Network. Alongside such entertaining shows as The Masked Singer, The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers, and the like. Based on their behind-the-scenes discussions, they don’t belong on a news network.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/16/media/fox-news-stars-executives-court-documents/index.html

Not to mention the brass being too concerned about stock prices and “the brand” than actual reporting. Plus, Hannity demanding one of their own reporters be fired for having the temerity to do her job and fact check statements by the previous administration.

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/capitol-watch/idaho-lawmakers-introduce-legislation-to-criminalize-those-who-administer-covid-vaccines-legislature/277-2436a514-e7da-4b31-9762-f9be10300075

The supposed party of personal liberty, AGAIN, wants to get between doctors and their patients.

Someone please tell me the madness will stop. I probably won’t believe you, but some reassurances sure would be nice.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/ex-twitter-officials-confirm-to-congress-that-trump-not-biden-tried-to-censor-tweets?ref=home

I apologize if it is paywalled. I am not a paying subscriber to The Beast, but access is granted for a limited number of aritcles.

Bottom line, the Twitter Files that have been released and commented on here only tell PART of the story.

The two nice ladies who think Trump is still President and there are TWO different militaries, one run by Trump (good) and one run by Biden (bad). And then there is the lady towards the end who dies not believe that there is a war in Ukraine and that the refugees Klepper met in Hungary were all actors is indicative of the videos shared by Mr. Roberts from Ukraine.

Happy Hump Day, Y’all!

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35568868/tom-brady-says-retiring-football-good

Sports is not a topic discussed here. However, the retirement of, arguably, the best player in the history of football is significant.

I was never a fan of Brady’s. I did respect his game. And respected it even more after he left New England and proved how good he was and the Bill Bellichek needed Tom more than Tom needed him.

The headline of my post says three eras. The other two? Ozzy Osborne is ending his touring career. And Dr. Phil is ending his TV show.

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/3834307-tyre-nichols-arrest-footage-what-we-know-so-far/

The outrage over the police beating of Mr. Nichols is correct from all sides. It is a terrible incident that, hopefully, will assist in reforming policing across the country. Please note I said REFORM, not defund or abolish police forces. They are a necessary part of helping to maintain the peace in our country.

What I have noticed is that the outrage seems much louder from those on the Right who showed no such anger with the beating of George Floyd a couple of years ago. Why is that?

Is it because the five officers in Memphis were all Black?

Discuss among yourselves.

https://www.newsweek.com/microsoft-changes-xbox-console-climate-change-republicans-ted-cruz-1776054

Three mass shootings in two days, and Ted Cruz, et al, are raging about energy savings for video games.

“Gil Troy is a professor, Distinguished Scholar of North American History at McGill University, and American presidential historian who has written nine books, including “Leading from the Center: Why Moderates Make the Best Presidents” and “The Age of Clinton: America in the Nineties.” “

An interesting take on extremists, on BOTH sides of the aisle, and how the moderates can and should lead the way.

https://morningshots.thebulwark.com/p/suppressing-the-black-vote-and-bragging

It happened. And one of the architects of the idea admitted it. IN WRITING.