I agree that masks are mostly (though not entirely) pointless, especially when children are concerned, and I share the conservative criticism of liberals who cling to masks as a totemic symbol more than as a way to stop COVID-19.
However, there are some conservatives for whom the inverse is true -- i.e. they view wearing a mask as some form of political betrayal, when in fact it is a) a risk mitigation strategy, and/or b) an act to comply with local regulations.
This morning, I posted a photo of my kids watching William Shatner's rocket blasting into space. I didn't notice that they were wearing masks, as we were headed out the door for the walk to school nearby, and the masks are routine.
I was surprised that so many of the responses specifically asked me why the kids were wearing masks at home. No, they don't wear masks at home. No, it's not a political gesture. And no, it's not something you should get mad about.
I agree that much liberal rule-making on the coronavirus is stupid. But anyone can wear a mask -- I do, indoors, in public settings -- and the "side" that loves liberty should not be that interested in what I'm doing in my own home.
This week, we are tackling two major areas of contention between the Trump administration and Democrat governors: fighting crime, and redistricting. The president is sending the National Guard to blue cities -- and blue states are trying to stamp out Republican representation. Is this a civil war situation?
Special guests:
- Bradley Jaye -- Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on redistricting
- Tom Manza, California Business and Industrial Alliance, on Gavin Newsom
- Jon Fleischman, veteran California political expert, on the special election
- Dan Backer, veteran political lawyer and consultant, on corruption
- DJ Mark Anthony, on a recent visit to Rome and visiting Pope Leo XIV
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This week's portion is the last of the month of Av -- also known as Menachem (Comforter) Av -- which begins in mourning and ends in celebration and anticipation of the New Year and the process of repentance and renewal.
In a similar vein, the portion features Moses offering the Israelites a choice between a blessing and a curse. They are masters of their own fates: if they obey God's commandments, they receive the blessings -- and vice versa.
The key commandment is to reject idol worship. There is said to be something magnetic about the practice of worshiping idols in the new land, such that it would be constant moral battle, both individually and collectively, in the land.
Nowadays, according to Jewish tradition, humanity has lost the urge for idol worship (and the antidote, which is divine prophecy) -- but there are several near substitutes, such as lust or excessive appetites for worldly pleasures.
We are wired for compulsive behaviors, bad habits, and even addictions. These ...
We have so much to talk about this week -- Trump's efforts to negotiate peace through negotiation, and Gavin Newsom's efforts to divide Americans through gerrymandering. We'll also talk about Playboy leaving LA and California.
Special guests:
Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on Russia & Ukraine
Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on Newsom
Harmeet Dhillon - DOJ Civil Rights Division chief, on the fight against DEI
Jessica Vaugn - Playboy model on political commentator, on California
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