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  • PFahrquar@PFahrquar

    I was glad to hear there was also applause for Mona Charen's remarks at CPAC, rather than just the catcalls that were reported in the press. It gives me hope that conservatism hasn't wholly been drowned in the national-populist wave.

    On the other hand, I have to disagree with John about the charges against Roy Moore: sure, the incidents were 30-plus years ago, but the Washington Post (of which I'm not a fan) did solid reporting. That and Moore's own pathetic defenses should tell anyone there was fire behind the smoke.

    Finally, on the massacre at the Florida high school and the insane assault on the NRA, I'll say two things:

    1. The Left is massively disgracing itself by downplaying the very real failures of government authorities, especially the Broward sheriff's office, and instead looking for scapegoats. How can one have a serious discussion about firearms policy and the Second Amendment with people who refuse to be serious?
    2. Their idiocy and appalling cynicism finally lead me to join the NRA.

    Good episode, looking forward to the next one!