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Good morning and happy wing day.Today I present a set of histrionic birdies that reminds me a bit of Democrats performing at special congressional hearings.

I would also like to let you know that I finally broke down and ordered an air fryer. I’ve been resisting acquiring another piece of bulky kitchen equipment but after reading the following review on Amazon I caved.

I bought this air fryer and my entire life spiraled into improvement. I put frozen fries in it once and suddenly my credit score went up. My dog now looks at me with respect, like I finally became the leader of the pack. My neighbor, who hasn’t spoken to anyone since 2012, waved at me and whispered, “nice appliance.” I cooked broccoli in it and three people asked for my skincare routine. A chicken wing came out so crispy that I finally processed childhood trauma. Even my ex texted me, “hey stranger,” which tells me this air fryer might be too powerful. I didn’t fix my life, this machine did. I’m pretty sure it’s planning my future. Highly recommend, but handle with caution. It knows what you need before you do.

How could I not?

It hasn’t arrived yet but I’ll let you know how my life changing machine is changing my life. when it does. For now I think I’ll dip into the Senate hearing and watch the histrionic D birds spout outrage over the R birds show trial, something they would never do. Plus it should be fun to watch Dr. Fauci take the Fifth on any and all questions related to events leading up to his Auto-pen pardon. I’m sure it will provide some entertainment. If, however, you have something better to do I’d advise doing it.

Most Of The Western World Has Lost Its MoJo

I don’t know if you are familiar with Michael Smith’s Substack but it’s always a thoughtful, worthwhile read. One of his recent articles, The Soft Despotism of Comfortable People explores how Western nations are surrendering their freedoms and why.

"Soft despotism" is a term coined by Alexis de Tocqueville in Democracy in America to describe how a democratic nation can lose its freedom not through violent revolution, but by quietly trading liberty for comfort, safety, and a paternalistic state.

Like many of us he is surprised by how readily so many people have complacently surrendered their liberty.

What puzzles me is the apparent willingness of free people to surrender freedoms that previous generations fought, bled, and died to secure.

Why are the people not fighting back?

Perhaps prosperity has made people complacent. Perhaps several generations removed from genuine tyranny have left many unable to recognize it in its early forms. Perhaps modern citizens have become accustomed to viewing government as a provider rather than a servant. If government is responsible for your healthcare, education, retirement, housing, and security, eventually it becomes difficult to tell where citizenship ends and dependency begins.

He maintains a somewhat optimistic stance for the U.S. as it still has the remnants of our federalist system, a Supreme Court that still contains some originalist instincts, and the existence of the Second Amendment to prevent us from racing down the same path Europe has taken. Unfortunately the DSA platform wants to do away with all that along with a lot more. They campaign for government takeover of industry, abolishing the Senate and the Electoral College and packing or eliminating the Supreme Court. They’ve also thrown in a few flourishes such as letting noncitizens vote, granting amnesty to the undocumenteds, the elimination of ICE and Medicare for all. Honestly, the scope of their ignorance and stupidity is breathtaking.

At least we know what the billions and billions of dollars dumped into public education was used for. Unfortunately indoctrination doesn’t have a very good return on investment.

New York City Alone Has 9 Distinct China Towns (For Now)

New Yorkers and anywhere else answering to the Sirens song will soon begin to see the results of their folly.

Just one more reason to re-introduce old fashioned subjects, like history, back into schools’ curriculum. Maybe then the kids won’t have to learn everything the hard way.

As P.J. O’Rourke observed years ago: “You can't get good Chinese takeout in China and Cuban cigars are rationed in Cuba. That's all you need to know about communism.”

Everyone Get Ready For the Fourth!

I hear Democrats are boycotting the 4th of July celebrations in Washington because…Trump. Will they never progress beyond their middle school mean-girl phase? Of course they’ve been opposed to the Fourth for a long time. I’m sure they have many good reasons like land theft, colonialism and slavery. Here’s another one: does anyone else remember the 2011 Harvard “study” that led to headlines like these all around the country?

Fourth of July Celebrators More Likely to Become Republicans

(ABC News) Attending a Fourth of July fireworks display or flag waving parade as a child slightly increases the likelihood that that kid will grow up to vote Republican, according to a study a team of Harvard University researchers.

Even a single July 4 celebration boosts the chance of turning a kid into a Republican, the study claims.

Subversive. And dangerousl

Look at this child abuse!

Fifteen years after the the study’s debut I’d say they pretty much developed a self fulfilling prophecy. Idiots.

 

Also, big thanks to the MOTI for the spectacular 4th of July bouquet. It’s red, white, blue and gorgeous!  As usual my pictures don’t do it justice but there’s a fireworks theme. Grasses representing falling fireworks,

and squirrely stems bedecked with ribbons signifying the rockets taking off.

Just take my word for it, it’s one magnificent creation. Did I mention there are crab apples too?

If is a true joy to behold. Raj and I thank you for making the 250th birthday of our great country even more special. I wish you all a peaceful day with fair weather to celebrate a truly remarkable birth of a country.

Pray For Miracles

Life is full of disappointments but that’s no reason to be pessimistic. Keep the faith. Give optimism a chance.

And pray for miracles.

Rise Up – We’ve Got To Save Democracy!

So let’s see, what is the left going bonkers about this week?

First if all, as usual, Trump. How dare he be on the verge of a historic Middle Eastern peace deal. They hate peace, because…Trump. And Israel.

Second, Elon. Imagine the audacity of that man, building a rocket company that he took public thereby making some 5000 people millionaires and turning himself into a trillionaire. He doesn’t deserve it, dammit! I mean, come on, man, it’s not like it’s rocket science, oh wait…

And don’t get me started on the UFC cage match on the South lawn of the White House. The left has gone absolutely ballistic . Al Sharpton said it was like “fights for the slave masters.” Nobody knows exactly what that means, but we know it must be racist. And much of the political and cultural establishment (read: elitists) consider it an atrocity, demeaning to the Presidential grounds and rife with gladiator vibes. Based, however, on all manor of Hollywood, sports and musical acts presented during past Presidential administrations one would have to conclude that popular culture icons are not the problem. It’s only when popular culture icons don’t reflect the values and tastes of the elitists that it’s a threat to democracy. After all, they are the arbiters of what constitutes culture not the plebs. Ergo, elite foul mouth rappers, transgenders, sexual deviants and drag queens meet elite standards but UFC fights do not. Got it?

Dr. Jill and her “Merry Men” in the White House

Pride Week frolic on the South Lawn during Biden tenure

Whose Side Are They On?

How likely was Biden’s win in 2020?

Not very. About as likely as Spencer Pratt’s loss to what’s her name. She had the votes but not the voters.

And Republicans cannot even bring a vote on voter ID to the floor. Kind of makes you wonder whose side they’re on.