Chet Collins

I guess Meghan and Harry aren’t big Brad Paisley fans.

Yes.

I’m thinking about reading a book.

Do I need permission from Corporate America before choosing a title?

Perhaps they have an approved texts list prepared for me.

China exports more than cheap manufactured goods and expensive technology these days.

Today’s carry.

Opinion: Lessons of the Long Covid Year - WSJ

The pandemic has been a testament to American grit and resilience—but an undeserved windfall for government. We will be paying for the lockdown excesses for generations.

U.S. Jobless Claims Ease as Hiring Picks Up - WSJ

Worker filings for unemployment benefits dropped to 712,000 last week, nearing their lowest level since the pandemic fueled a surge in layoffs last March.

Awesome! It hasn’t been signed into law yet, but the American Rescue Plan is already delivering real results!!!!

China All but Ends Hong Kong Democracy With ‘Patriots Only’ Rule - WSJ

China drew the curtain on decades of adversarial politics in Hong Kong as the national legislature approved electoral changes that would put pro-Beijing loyalists firmly in charge of the city and squeeze opposition groups from elected office.

And the democracies of the World stood by, silent.

‘The End Is Near!’ Cries Crazed Left-Wing Conspiracy Theorist Predicting Apocalyptic Return Of Trump Rioters Any Day Now - The Babylon Bee

After March 4th came and went with no right-wing violence at the U.S. Capitol, leftist conspiracy theorists are still expressing faith that the prophesied violence from Trump supporters will happen any day now.

Welcome sight.

House Passes $1.9 Trillion Covid-19 Stimulus Package; Biden Plans to Sign Friday - WSJ

The bill “is a force for fairness and justice in America,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) on Wednesday. The package is “one of the most transformative that I have seen in my over 30 years in the Congress,” she said

Bookmarking this quote for future reference.

No one will be spared financial and economic hardship when this bill comes due.

Biden Finally Visits ‘On The Border’ To See Crisis Everyone’s Talking About - The Babylon Bee

The media quickly praised Biden’s handling of the On the Border crisis, pointing out that Trump never bothered going to On the Border during his presidency.

Fact-finding missions are crucial to good governance.

Heroic Secret Service Agent Dives In Front Of Biden As Reporter Tries To Ask A Question - The Babylon Bee

The Secret Service agent sustained minor injuries but is grateful to have saved the president from a reporter’s unwelcome question.

True bravery.

Jousting. Now there was a terrible idea.

🛡

SoftBank Put $400 Million Into Greensill Months Before Collapse - WSJ

The money, not previously reported, was used as a financial backstop when another Vision Fund company, construction startup Katerra, came close to defaulting on a loan to Greensill

SoftBank is really keen to extend their losing streak!

‘I Sure Am Glad I Don’t Live In One Of Those Banana Republics,’ Says Man As He Walks By Wall Indefinitely Surrounding Capitol - The Babylon Bee

He then tried to go visit his representative and was tackled to the ground by the National Guard, who have been installed there indefinitely to prevent people from entering the Capitol Building.

Man Glad He’s American So He Doesn’t Have To Pretend To Care About Royal Family - The Babylon Bee

Trudeau said he is extremely humbled and grateful to have been born in the best country ever created by God, especially because it means he doesn’t have to care about Meghan Markle or Prince Harry.

Jeep Sues Cherokee Tribe To Force Them To Change Their Name - The Babylon Bee

“The Jeep Cherokee has been a proud tradition for decades,” said Michael Manley, CEO of the company. “I just found out this tribe of people from the American South has been appropriating the name of our flagship SUV without asking for it first and it must stop.”

Opinion: The Woke Chinese Communist Party - WSJ

The goal of the civil-rights movement was to match American practice with its founding principles, while today’s woke activists find America fundamentally flawed. The entitled workers at Google worry more about the Pentagon than they do Chinese censorship.

Meghan Markle Inspires Millions Of Young Girls With Message That No Matter How Famous, Rich, And Powerful They Are, They Will Always Be Oppressed - The Babylon Bee

“Oppression is inescapable,” said Markle, who is married to a prince and worth approximately $50 million.

One of my favorite morning routines is opening Day One and reading On This Day entries.

Xi Jinping’s Eager-to-Please Bureaucrats Snarl His China Plans - WSJ

Indeed, some local officials have become so focused on pleasing Mr. Xi and fulfilling party mandates that they can neglect their basic duties as public servants

Keep it up, my bros!