- Texas hospitalizations: "Oh, my" again! The peak during the second wave was 10,893 on July 22nd. We are closing in on that number.
- So late yesterday, after almost all of Congress had left D.C., Trump threatened either to veto or simply not sign the Stimulus bill (and the entire government funding bill that goes along with it) unless our check is $2,000 instead of the $600 currently allocated. That put Republicans in a panic and Democrats throwing him their support. It's anyone's guess whether Trump is bluffing.
- An off-duty deputy with the Wise County Sheriff's Office shot a neighbor's dog in Alvord after it allegedly tried to kill his cat while reportedly on his own property. Was it justified? Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said, “We are going to look at the evidence, and we will make a decision based on the evidence.” That, of course, requires an objective and fair investigation and an accurate interpretation of what is and what is not evidence.
- This news broke because the dog's owner posted a video of the aftermath on Facebook. Anyone got a link? I'll update this if I get one. Edit: Here it is.
- Trump can pardon and grant clemency to anyone he wants, but to pardon the four wannabee soldiers in Blackwater's massacre at Nisour Square is sickening. But I suppose I shouldn't be shocked that Trump would give a pass to four war criminals who just happen to be white guys for the killing of 17 civilians who just happen to be Muslim.
- We've got some political news. I would endorse David, but I don't want to jinx him with the figurative kiss of death. Although I would like to point out that he is a faithful reader of Liberally Lean so this could be our big break with a direct pipeline to Austin! (I noticed the Cooke County judge is running as well, but I bet he's a dirty Lib.)
- Funny moment that I had to keep to myself at the time: As I was getting checked out by a health care practitioner yesterday, he was humming the lyrics of "I'll go crazy, crazy on you" to Heart's 70s hit which was playing in the background.
- Say what?! That crazy talk sounds like something out of the Bible.
- This is on my list to read because it might be about my favorite political moment of the year. It came out yesterday in New York Magazine.
- Forewarn Liberally Lean Triple Reliable Weather Desk Bulletin: Temperature drop begins in Decatur at 11:15 a.m. with winds heavy from the North.
- Is it a bad sign when Citibank sent me a fraud alert while Mrs. LL was out Christmas shopping? I even had to call them. (I said all was good but told their sweet employee, Rose, to monitor her purchases very closely and give me a shout anytime.)
- Random sports photo that got my attention: A BYU player laying out for a catch yesterday. Click to enlarge. Here's the video.
- Messenger: Above the Fold
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