...that the only difference between Wichita, KS and Las Vegas, NV is the neon and the lack of humidity. Mayberry is a state of being, not a town.

...that, like so much of everything in society, the wave of violent crime in America’s cities is highly complex and anyone who attributes it to one factor (the pandemic, the economy, racism) is too intellectually lazy to do their homework. Unsurprising, when a solid hunk of Americans gained their core understanding of history, statistics, and critical thinking from Tik Tok and the hysterical media that uses fear to promote their need for relevancy.

...that creating lotteries and prizes for people getting vaccinated is no different than giving your kid a dollar for eating his broccoli. It wastes the dollar and sets up expectation for extortion for basic common decency. Next Up: state-sponsored Visa Gift Cards if you wear a self belt or refrain from beating up an old Asian woman.

...that the Democrats better pass some more big ticket legislation because the extreme Left is scaring the shit out of voters and the Right has no trouble connecting the zealots to the rest. The midterms are not going our way, gang, unless we push a more centrist agenda or get a whole lot better at the messaging of progressive ideals.

...that the perfect time for a hefty slice of pizza and an ice cold beer is anytime you decide.