After today’s decisions, I think we know how SCOTUS rulings work.

Something I learned a few years ago is the 1919 influenza pandemic really started spreading via a US military installation. History repeats itself when we allow it to. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/u...

Ok, this is grimly hilarious, since I can't imagine the US can stand for this. "We agreed not to charge tolls. But we never said anything about fees." All proceeds go to funding regional instability. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/w...

Really good thread on DOJ misconduct in Chicago. Just awful stuff and the DOJ will not recover its reputation.

I'm quickly relearning the "don't engage with trolls" rule I used to have. There are a lot of bastards out there - just don't comment on their bile.

lol NRA

Here are the IL flag finalists: www.ilsos.gov/special/IFC/... A few thoughts: 1. Having a big 'I' on your flag is not good. 2. The Lincoln facing IL flag leaves a big negative space. 3. I like the one with corn and the gears - that's IL. 4. #200 looks like the NK flag. 5. I like the butterfly.