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 - So we're back to this bullsh*t, huh. 

Let's deal with incontrovertible facts: Hortman's assassin visited four homes of Democrat legislators that June evening. Two of them voted against healthcare for illegals (Hortman and Sen. Ann Rest) while two voted in favor (Sen. John Hoffman and Rep. Kristin Bahner). Also, Benny makes it sound as though the gunman and his wife each had some sort of prominent role in the Tim Walz administration, which is utterly false. Walz had no known personal contact with either individual. 

Trafficking in this nonsense as if it relates to the rampant fraud plaguing Minnesota is at best a distraction from said fraud and at worse utterly reckless. As I've said before, there are enough mentally fragile people out there who may well take the rhetoric of politicians/influencers to heart and thus seek their own form of justice. 

For now, the Hortmans' assassin is behind bars and, thankfully, unable to inflict harm against any other individuals on his "hit list." While I am hopeful we'll one day ascertain his true motive, I will absolutely not indulge kook theories put forth by people who very clearly need to get outdoors and touch some grass. 

- Speaking of Sen. Hoffman.......

I'll admit that I'm surprised he's running again given the traumatic incident he and his family endured last June. However, I admire his tenacity, as if he's extending a symbolic middle finger to the looney gunman. 

While it is my desire that the GOP gain control of the Minnesota Senate and thus I do not not support Hoffman's reelection, I will definitely give him all his due props if he prevails. 

- I've been a fan of the Minnesota Vikings for nearly a half century. As such, the week leading up to their game against their archrival Green Bay Packers is often met with intense anticipation (not to mention a lotta smack talk between the two fan bases). 

So the when the 2025 schedule was announced last spring and it showed the Vikes hosting the Pack in the regular season finale, many anticipated how this game could well be the Week 18 marquee matchup with perhaps the NFC North division being at stake. 

The reality? Win or lose, the Packers will be the #7 seed in the NFC, so they're likely to rest most of their starters, including top two QBs Jordan Love and Malik Willis. And given the Vikings were officially eliminated from postseason contention a few weeks ago, they're only incentives are to finish the season above .500 as well as help stud WR Justin Jefferson reach 1,000 yards receiving (he needs 53 to get there).

So how much of a popcorn fart is this game? The QB matchup is projected to be Clayton Tune (with Desmond Ridder possibly seeing some time) vs. Max Brosmer (or perhaps John Wolford). 

My condolences to whomever paid admission to see The Godfather but are instead getting Savage Messiah. 

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