A quick thought on this ugly anniversary of the January 6 riot at the US Capitol: Democrats and Republicans alike are lying to the public about what January 6th meant. Contrary to what the Democrats say, it is not a harbinger of the end of democracy should Republicans win in the next couple of federal elections. Contrary to what too many Republicans say, it was not "just a protest"...it was disgusting and criminal and, perhaps most importantly, it was significantly the fault of the former president and his closest supporters such as Rudy Giuliani who said on stage that very day that there should be "trial by combat." January 6, 2021 was a dark day in American history, brought to you mostly by a raging narcissist and his hangers on, along with grifters galore many of whom are, unfortunately, still able to grift from so many millions of gullible Americans. Again, Democrats are doing much the same thing...in a way they deserve each other. And I'm fond of the saying that people get the government they deserve. But it's so hard for me to truly believe that the United States of America deserves either Donald Trump or Joe Biden.
Today's guests
National Review's Andy McCarthy joins us to start the show to discuss his thoughts about the ongoing impact of -- and overstatements about -- the events of January 6, 2021. I recommend this piece by Andy McCarthy as a good summary of January 6 from the perspective of a year later: Capital Riot: Examining Trump’s Role | National Review
Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) is the ranking Republican on the House Budget Committee. We'll talk, among other things, about the plan embedded in the Democrats' radical "build back better" legislation that would have the IRS prepare people's tax returns. Sure seems kinda dumb to give the organization that wants to take as much of your money as possible control over determining how big a refund you get. They'll look for ALL your deductions, right?!? More here: Jason Smith - House Budget Committee and Congress should not let the IRS play both tax collector and preparer - Washington Times
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NYU Professor of Politics Larry Mead argues that the US is losing the global culture war, by which he means a war for freedom not whether the Kardashians are going to be on TV everywhere on the planet. Here's Larry's YouTube series: Poverty and Culture
I think it should stay the Washington Football Team but if not, as a Navy brat, I'll go with the Admirals.
Boomer Esiason May Have Just Spoiled the Washington Football Team’s Name Reveal (msn.com)
From the "thank you for being my point" files: teachers unions are the worst organizations in the world aren't illegal (but should be)
Chicago Public Schools cancels 2nd day of classes amid COVID deadlock - Chicago Tribune
An incredible twist in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial
Defense seeks new trial following comments made by Ghislaine Maxwell juror - ABC News (go.com)
From the "can we please just stop apologizing?" files:
Patton Oswalt defends, apologizes for New Year’s Eve photo with Dave Chappelle (nbcnews.com)