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By Mike Bibb

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"This season's vaccines were around 25% to 30% effective in preventing adults from getting sick enough from the flu that they had to go to a doctor's office, clinic or hospital, according to a CDC report this week." — Newsmax Health, March 17, 2026
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Normally, I'm not overly concerned with the effectiveness of annual flu shots. Especially, since the mandated craziness of the COVID debacle and President Joe Biden's repeated claims that multiple shots and boosters would prevent spreading the contagion and protect those who were vaccinated.

If I recall correctly, believe he had at least two, maybe three bouts of the virus — while vaccinated and boosted to the max.

Of course, telling the truth never seemed to be one of Joe's more admirable traits.

If he said it was "Wednesday, 2:37 in the afternoon," I'd look at a calendar and check my watch — just to be sure.

By Mike Bibb

If I did the math correctly, according to The Beat's March 11 article — "Grant County Candidates for 2026 Primary Election" — Democrats out number Republicans by a substantial margin.

Of the 7 elected county positions listed, Democrats easily exceeded Republican candidates by a 12 to 2 majority.

A few of the offices have a single, unopposed, Democratic contender.

Hardly, a competitive election when Dems already have a lock on at least 5 of the 7 jobs available.

Mark Twain cartoon from the internetBy Mike Bibb

"History never repeats itself but the Kaleidoscopic combinations of the pictured present often seem to be constructed out of the broken fragments of antique legends." — The Gilded Age, Mark Twain, 1874.
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Suddenly, Dems are now insisting President Trump doesn't have the authority to make war in the Middle East.

Strange, they didn't moan when previous Presidents did the same thing, or when Biden uttered his intimidating "Don't," then promptly forgot, or when Obama unloaded pallets of cash in an Iranian airport.

Where was all the uproar then?

(Note: The $1.7 billion, including $400 million in cash, was made by the Obama Administration in early January, 2016, as settlement of an arbitration claim unfreezing Iranian assets. It was not an outright gift. Or, so we're told.)

By Mike Bibb

The third attempt (that's been reported) on President Trump's life is getting redundant. Actually, it's evolving closer to social unrest.

People are becoming more concerned with the downward spiral of civility and respect of opposing views.

The recent incursion of an assassin into the Florida home of the President was thwarted by Secret Service personnel who shot and killed the intruder.

The guy was carrying a container of gasoline and a shotgun. Normally, not items one would gift to a head of state.

Especially, around 1:30 in the morning.

By Mike Bibb

photo provided by birdhelpful.com Never gave it much thought until I came across an article on eagles and crows simultaneously scavenging a buffalo carcass in Yellowstone Park — after the wolves and coyotes had their fill.

Normally, we think of the majesty of the American Bald Eagle as one of the premier creatures on Earth. Swift in flight and deadly when in its hunting and fishing mode — which is probably one of the reasons it was selected as our national symbol.

For awhile, it was rumored Ben Franklin thought the wild turkey should be a contender for the crown because he believed the Bald Eagle "was of bad moral character."

However, in spite of the turkeys ability to survive in a harsh environment and an elusive animal to hunt, the Bald Eagle won the popularity contest.

Presidents Can Fire Generals: What About Captains?
By Mike Bibb

See related image detail. Great GENERAL DOUGLAS MacARTHUR Fired by President Harry Truman 1951 Newspaper CLEVELAND PLAIN  DEALERWhy did President Truman fire General MacArthur?
Quick answer:

President Truman fired General MacArthur in April 1951 due to fundamental disagreements over Korean War strategy, particularly MacArthur's desire to bomb China, which Truman opposed. MacArthur's public criticism of Truman's policies and his defiance of civilian control over the military led to his dismissal. Despite MacArthur's previous military successes, his actions and statements contradicted the administration's policies, ultimately necessitating his removal to maintain civilian authority over the military. — eNotes, Jan. 3, 2026.
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During the Korean War, President Truman fired Army General Douglas MacArthur for not adhering to Truman's orders. Today, retired Navy Captain and U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, (AZ-D), is encouraging military personnel to disregard orders they believe are unlawful.

Seems like dejavu all over again — as former New York Yankee catcher, Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra once remarked.

Which brings to mind — If President Trump, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the military, has authority to dismiss generals and admirals, can he also terminate Navy captains, Marine, Army and Air Force colonels, or any other service member he may be in disagreement with?

By Mike Bibb

Escapades of Bill and Hillary Clinton have been documented for several decades; his days as Governor of Arkansas, then President, to nearly a constant contemporary news item and social media topic.

Hillary has been equally involved in various political endeavors — First Lady of the United States, U.S. Senator (NY-D) and U.S. Secretary of State.

Seems William Jefferson Clinton, 79, and Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton, 78, are always up to something.

Now, his alleged involvement in the "Jeffery Epstein" brouhaha continues to captivate Congress and public attention.

As does Hillary's association with the attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya on Sept. 11-12, 2012.

Yet, nothing seems to stick.

Going Pantsless In Grant County
By Mike Bibb

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"I am not one to judge how a man plays cornhole," he said. "If he or she finds that he has a distinct advantage by playing without their pants, and they're operating within Wyoming State statutes, I'm all for it. I'm not going to take any action against it." — Sheriff Alex Bakken, Carbon County, Wyoming, reported in the Cowboy State Daily News, Jan. 29, 2026.
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Sometimes, things get a little mixed up. Like the time a Deputy Sheriff in Carbon County, Wyoming was confused with a Deputy Sheriff in Carbon County, Utah.

There's also a Carbon County in Montana and Pennsylvania. I assume their cornhole rules are about the same.

Both deputies in Utah and Wyoming may enjoy playing cornhole in their driveway — but only one does it without his pants.

A noticeable difference, but is it against the law?

After all, if it's alright to "open carry" a firearm, surely similar reasoning would apply when playing Commando Cornhole with a less lethal device.

Which brings me to the question: Did you know 14 of the 50 states have a Grant County?