- In the aftermath of the mid-June shootings of Minnesota legislators, I was heartened to hear elected officials of both parties strike a more unifying tone as well as make vows to tamp down divisive rhetoric. That's not to say this was due to heated words setting off the maniacal gunman as much as it was acknowledging how life can be fleeting, so we shouldn't waste it on personal animosities.
But as I said on my most recent Sunday broadcast, I'm too much of a cynic to believe the left will sustain this newfound unity. Specifically, speaking out against any leftist policy prescriptions in reaction to this tragedy may be ginned up as dishonoring the memory of Melissa and Mark Hortman.
Walz clarified that he’s not proposing legislation to limit guns at the Capitol, just that he’s putting “it out there.”
“No one is talking about taking your guns away,” Walz said.
“Just leave it in your car if you’re going to come in this building. We do that in other businesses. I don’t understand it — why you would need that.”
Literally dozens of state legislators and employees have been carrying for years with nary an incident. But if suddenly word gets out that Capitol carry is no longer allowed, that sure as heck doesn't make that environment more safe (DUH!).
Once again, progs are hellbent on not letting a good crisis go to waste.
- Sen. John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin), who was seriously wounded in that mid-June shooting spree, is progressing well.
Here's an update on his condition.
Now here’s a picture MN can celebrate. State Senator John Hoffman discharged from ICU today after being shot numerous times during assassination attempt. His family tells me he’s moving to a rehab facility and still has a long road ahead. @kare11 pic.twitter.com/rugIIiUnxQ
— A.J. Lagoe (@AJInvestigates) July 7, 2025
I normally rue the opening of the Minnesota legislative session. However, I can honestly say I'm looking forward to the thunderous ovations Sen. Hoffman receives upon his return to the Senate floor in January. He's earned it.
- I've been on record as saying I'm not a fan of "cancel culture" for the simple reason that it shows a stunning lack of grace. For example, adults who've said some wildly objectionable things on Twitter when they were teenagers are dragged through the mud upon those tweets being dredged up. The implication being their youthful indiscretions automatically reflect the person they are today.
But getting nuked from your job for wishing death on people whom you believe voted for the wrong political candidate? That ain't cancel culture.
A pediatrician has been fired over a vile post suggesting that the more than 80 killed in the horrific Texas floods — including dozens of kids — were President Trump supporters who got “what they voted for.”
Dr. Christina B. Propst drew widespread scorn following the disparaging, since-deleted post under her old Facebook username, Chris Tina, according to Mediaite.
“May all visitors, children, non-MAGA voters and pets be safe and dry,” Probst wrote in the now-viral post.
“Kerr County MAGA voted to gut FEMA. They deny climate change. May they get what they voted for. Bless their hearts.”
The Facebook post quickly went viral after a screenshot was shared by Libs of TikTok.
Dr. Propst's now former employer released the following statement:
This past weekend, we were made aware of a social media comment from one of our physicians. The individual is no longer employed by Blue Fish Pediatrics.
As we previously mentioned in our original statement, we strongly condemn the comments that were made in that post. That post does not reflect the values, standards, or mission of Blue Fish Pediatrics. We do not support or condone any statement that politicizes tragedy, diminishes human dignity, or fails to clearly uphold compassion for every child and family, regardless of background or beliefs.
We continue to extend our full support to the families and the surrounding communities who are grieving, recovering, and searching for hope.
Since this Dr. Propst medically treats children, it's a safe bet that a good number of her patients' parents support President Trump. So why on earth would anyone bring their kids to see a physician who expresses such disdain for their beliefs?
In the end, this was a wise business decision.
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