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There's Still No Evidence that Either Lockdowns or Masks Are "Game Changers" https://mises.org/wire/theres-still-no-evidence-either-lockdowns-or-masks-are-game-changers In the same article Juliet Morrison, virologist at the University of California, said any PCR tests running more than 35 cycles are too sensitive, and Harvard epidemiologist Michael Mina even recommended a cycle count threshold of 30 or less! The same New York Times article also pointed to the CDC’s own calculations, which suggest that “it is extremely difficult to detect any live virus in a sample above a threshold of 33 cycles.” Ultrasensitive PCR testing leads to an artificially high "case" count, which translates to an artificially high number of covid-19 hospitalizations—an excellent analysis of inflated covid hospitalization numbers can be found here. Simply lowering the sensitivity of PCR tests to realistic levels would crumble covid dogmata and end this baseless panic almost instantly. Surprisingly, despite these inflated numbers, United States hospital utilization rates remain under 80 percent in all areas except Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. In some regions, this represents an improvement over previous years. Returning to Normal Life The data have spoken, and we are long overdue for a return to normal life, not some dystopian "new normal" where strangers are faceless pathogens and gatherings are limited to ten people. The world desperately needs more "antiscience" individuals like New York City councilman Joe Borelli, who tweeted the following prior to Thanksgiving: Of course this led to infuriated responses like "You're siding with the virus!" which more or less sums up the establishment's rebuttal of anyone who desires their own humanity or doesn't reflexively bow down to "expert authority." Human beings are more than just passionless biological entities whose sole purpose is to remain fed, hydrated, go to work, and experience life on a laptop screen. Through its lockdowns and media-induced fear mongering, the state has all but destroyed the very things that make life worth living: musicals, concerts, holidays, professional sporting events, family gatherings and celebrations, recreational travel, religious worship, comedy gigs, art festivals, and so much more. These things technically still exist, but only as shadows in Plato's cave. Rack this post. More proof that lockdowns and mask mandates are just government officials grasping at straws, and enjoying flexing their authoritarian muscles while they do it.

https://reason.com/2020/12/10/tendency-for-interpersonal-victimhood-trauma-research-study-trigger/ Encouraging people not to be defined by their traumas—real or imagined—seems like solid advice. But when the traumatized person resents challenges to his victimhood status and wants to punish those who want to take it away from him, getting that advice across just might be a challenge. There seem to be more and more of these TIV types around. And they love trying to use the power of social media and then the government to punish those who have 'victimized' them.

Visa and Mastercard Submit to Politicians Trying To Put the Squeeze on Pornhub https://reason.com/2020/12/10/visa-and-mastercard-submit-to-politicians-trying-to-put-the-squeeze-on-pornhub/ Sorry, government shouldn't be our nannies or our censors. For anyting.

Stop Saying Lockdown Is 'Not That Hard' https://reason.com/2020/12/10/stop-saying-lockdown-is-not-that-hard/

Thanks, will give it a listen. Mr. Case was the best coach ever in Indiana High School basketball, period.

https://reason.com/2020/12/08/proposed-banking-rule-change-would-upend-oppressive-operation-chokepoint-tactics/ Yes, people need to realize that government is rarely, if ever, your friend.

So is Purdue's Zach Edey basically too big for today's basketball game?: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2020/12/08/purdue-basketball-blows-20-point-lead-miami-matt-painter-zach-edey/6492120002/ (Note: Article is behind a paywall.) I'm generally not a Purdue fan but it's sad if what Mr. Doyel is saying about young Mr. Edey is true.

I wish it were that simple. Unfortunately when there are big time Benjamins involved along with a "national brand" like the OSU Buckeyes rules can and will be changed. Once can hope the other Big 10 AD's will man up, but now it's "party" over the "individual" with a spot in the 4-team playoff on the line.

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2020/12/08/ohio-state-vs-michigan-canceled-what-does-mean-indiana-football-big-ten-title-game/6494058002/ I would like to be a fly on the wall for tomorrow morning's meeting. See how much the OSU AD throw's his weight around.

Biden's Choice To Head Health and Human Services Is a Lawsuit-Happy Government Nanny: https://reason.com/2020/12/07/bidens-choice-to-head-health-and-human-services-is-a-lawsuit-happy-government-nanny/ Sounds like one of those "damn fine human beings" Stat Guy loves so much.

I believe the Warren Central AD (once they get one since I believe Mr. West was also the AD) should set his sights on a young up-and-comer for the job. Young Mr. Colby at Kokomo would be a perfect choice. He could bring along his father, hall of fame caliber coach Brett Colby, as an assistant.

No. Right. https://www.elitedaily.com/sports/soccer-players-most-fit-athletes/1151286

Less than half of registered voters say major media not making serious effort to probe voter fraud https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/polling/voters-mixed-if-mainstream-media-has-put-serious-effort-voter-fraud You can bet had this been reversed and Trump was leading Biden that the MSM would be screaming election fraud from the rooftops.

How is a good person like yourself going to pay for those things? I wouldn't exactly call equate a lefty radical who wants government to have control of more and more of their lives and the lives of their neighbors a "damn good human being".

Find with me as long as the new Terre Haute High School adopts the classic mascot "The Black Cats" of Terre Haute Gerstmeyer.

I don't understand your question. Soccer players generally are the superior athlete when compared to football players.

Sounds to me that since you are your mother's only living relative you should file a lawsuit against the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital, requesting immediate visitation rights. Then you can sue Mr. Trump.

Correct. How many starting soccer players have the physique of a running back or linebacker? I'm guessing zero. Which is why most starting soccer players you see that are also on the football squad are in a kicking position.

https://reason.com/2020/12/07/drugs-declare-victory-in-war-on-drugs/ This is good news for those of us who truly value individual freedom, whether you personally approve of drug use or not. No government should have any say on what an adult individual chooses to put into their body.

No, it is not. Sorry, place kickers and punters really don't count. How many starting running backs and linebackers also played on the Harrison soccer team??

At this point in time I'll take it.

Wrong. I know exactly who Mr. Clouse is. So I still don't understand why you appear to support Harrison soccer yet advocate for those Raider soccer athletes to play tackle football instead.

Ahh, so you hate Harrison soccer specifically yet have no scruples about gleaning knowledge from said school's soccer coach.

Because the thesis was brought up that socio-economic status is a primary driver of athletic success at the high school level. And with Harrison high school being located in West Lafayette one could make the obvious connection that a significant percentage of those resides within the Harrison government schools geographic area are employed by Purdue University and are therefore government employees. Not if Mr. Biden, who I assume you voted for, gets his way. Nice to know you support an American economy pretty much propped up government entitlement spending. That is a pyramid scheme that is doomed to fail. And what will that future mean for our children and grandchildren? Nice way to put it. You are definitely smarter than I am foxbat. And sure, here are your numbers: This: 61.7% versus 26.7%