3,613,647 - births in the US in 2020 (CDC source)

“More than 930,000” US abortions in 2020 (AP citing Guttmacher Institute data, also claiming “1 in 5 pregnancies” terminated in 2020, and that 54% of terminations were by “the abortion pill”).

Not sure if that math checks out consistent. By my count, 930,000 +/- terminations as “1 in 5” would be 4,650,000 pregnancies, and the birth numbers are low.

Just reporting facts to anyone to whom they are important.

We play the quota system and our points are based upon the Stableford rules. In other words, a par is two points, a bogey is one point and a birdie is four points.

I shot a 39 on the front nine and hit my quota for 18 holes as a result. On the back nine, I shot a 44 for an 18-hole score of 83 and finished 10 over my 18-hole quota.

Our threesome won the front nine and the total, so the three of us each got $65.00. The three of us had a great time today.

Not for the partisanly stupid. Hickory and ilk drive on.


Kentucky is on its 4th Constitution. First in 1792. 4th in 1891.

Section 1 currently says:

”All men are, by nature, free and equal, and have certain inherent and inalienable rights, among which may be reckoned:
First: The right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties.
Second: The right of worshipping Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences.
Third: The right of seeking and pursuing their safety and happiness.
Fourth: The right of freely communicating their thoughts and opinions.
Fifth: The right of acquiring and protecting property.
Sixth: The right of assembling together in a peaceable manner for their common good, and of applying to those invested with the power of government for redress of grievances or other proper purposes, by petition, address or remonstrance.
Seventh: The right to bear arms in defense of themselves and of the State, subject to the power of the General Assembly to enact laws to prevent persons from carrying concealed weapons.“

Section 2 says: “Absolute and arbitrary power over the lives, liberty and property of freemen exists nowhere in a republic, not even in the largest majority.”

Section 5 says: “No preference shall ever be given by law to any religious sect, society or denomination; nor to any particular creed, mode of worship or system of ecclesiastical polity; nor shall any person be compelled to attend any place of worship, to contribute to the erection or maintenance of any such place, or to the salary or support of any minister of religion; nor shall any man be compelled to send his child to any school to which he may be conscientiously opposed; and the civil rights, privileges or capacities of no person shall be taken away, or in anywise diminished or enlarged, on account of his belief or disbelief of any religious tenet, dogma or teaching. No human authority shall, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience.”

Its a combomash of the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution/Bill of Rights, but still different. Some more. Some less. Multiple other statutory provisions made their way into the Constitution in Kentucky, presumably to strengthen them. The mash-up continued even to the modern era. Example - Kentucky took administrative regulations passed by the EEOC under the Americans With Disabilities Act and placed them into the statutory language of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act, giving them the power of legislative enactment over the weaker (see last week’s EPA decision) administrative regulations.


Are the words used to create state protections of life, liberty, safety and happiness enough to create protections greater than the US Constitution created? We will see what the Kentucky courts say soon. The trial court judge hearing the case in Louisville issued an injunction delaying enforcement of Kentucky’s trigger law long enough to give the pro/con parties more time to present argument. THAT injunction was upheld by the Court of Appeals.

When I was a new lawyer, one of Kentucky’s esteemed Supreme Court judges (wildly liberal) publicly lamented the circumstance that so few Kentucky lawyers used the state Constitution. Looks like his wish is coming true. A whole new era of state law has awakened across the US. I will be a spectator. Younger lawyers will hopefully set aside their personal feelings and act like lawyers and make it a beneficial era.

First up - abortion rights. As they say at USC, now a Big Tenor, “Fight On.”

Meade whupped that Secesh ass - put em a run that ended at Appomattox

My folks were down south in Tennessee, then Georgia, then South Carolina, then North Carolina, then home to Illinois.

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It was Harrison Lake Country Club's renovated course that doesn't open until early August.

Of course, I didn't have any clubs with me. I merely walked the course to survey the holes and I was very impressed with it. The new greens, bunkers and fairways are gorgeous!

One of the owners said it was going to be one of the top three or four courses in Indiana and I believe him. I'm really looking forward to playing it!

The driving range used to be inconveniently located a long way from the first tee. However, it now is around 150 feet from the first tee and it is beautiful!

The clubhouse also has been fixed up and it is very impressive. August can't get here soon enough for me.

What say ye? I really want to know what the people on the left think on this question.

I demand answers

Looks like the Pacers picked up Juwan with the Brogdon trade. Good for Juwan, hope he sticks in Indy.

Pretty big deal if this happens...

Watched the video Q&A of him and he still seems like the guy you'd want your daughter to bring home. Glad to have him back in Btown! Sounds like he is in the gym with the guys, but not sure on restrictions for player contact in his role (someone mentioned this). But, it does sound like he's around them and that's a positive. I wonder how he'll do as a recruiter though?

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"By any current American standard of civil disorder, what happened on Jan. 6 was a riot. There were some instigators, and there were many more followers. A small number were anticipating a fight, probably with antifa. And as the day went on, some people lost their heads and did things they should regret for a very long time. But a look at the Justice Department prosecutions simply does not make the case that it was an "armed insurrection."

Multiple Indiana prospects in action.

2023 commit Gabe Cupps, 2023 target Xavier Booker, 2023 target Arrinten Page, 2023 target Coen Carr, 2024 target John Bol, 2024 target Derik Queen, 2024 target Khani Rooths, 2024 target Aiden Sherrell, 2024 Bryson Ticket, 2025 target Bryson Tiller and 2025 target Darryn Paterson.

Coaches are allowed in attendance later in the week. Indiana is expected to be there.

Here is the full list of participants

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From @KylerStaley

Indiana targets Elmarko Jackson, Darryn Peterson, Bryson Tucker all discussed

Notes from Rivals national analyst Russ Wood.

He had an impact.

“Mullen received the highest run support grade for a Power 5 DB since 2019 with a 93.3 rating last season.”

https://saturdaytradition.com/india...n-support-grade-from-pff-for-a-db-since-2019/

I wish Mullen a return to All American honors this season.

Our SR laden DB two deep should have an outstanding season with Mathews’ and Mullen’s leadership.

Nm

Make sure you click on his Twitter and scroll through it.

And has lots of former players back him up. Make sure you click on his Twitter page (linked in article) and scroll down to see his screen shots of others agreeing with him.

Rumors are starting to float around that it will be announced soon.

I've got a very busy Monday scheduled, and won't be on much. Just wanted to drop this thread for those who want to share their appreciation for the brave men and women who risked and sacrificed all for our country.

My family has a strong army tradition. Although he didn't die in service, but rather in retirement, I'll be remembering my grandfather, a career enlisted man, and one of the best men I've met. Good looking guy, too. Grandma was also a stunner. I don't know what happened to those genes.

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What does this mean for markets? Pensions screwed? A need to rebalance portfolios? Or no big deal?

Story here.

Should UCLA and USC join the Big Ten then put them in the West division. Bring Northwestern over to the East. Make the laffys have to play somebody.