Quick Hits: Volume CCCXCVIII

- The Public Safety Committee presented two gun control bills on Tuesday. And of course, Gov. Tim Walz, DFL legislators and other gun grabbers all attempted to stack the deck with emotional appeals since basic facts are not on their side. 

Undeterred, Amy Swearer brought the cold, hard (and indisputable) facts. 

And while gun grabbers have anointed themselves a compassionate and caring lot while labeling law-abiding gun owners as ghouls who care more about firearms than children, there was one anti-gun individual in particular who put forth a shameful display. 

Not exactly a great ambassador for Catholicism, eh? 

In the end, both bills failed to advance in committee, but the fight is not over. The speculation is Dems will wait until there is a public safety bill on the House floor and then attempt to amend the two gun control bills into that legislation. 

Definitely follow the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus to stay up on all the happenings. 

- Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse is a national treasure. Having been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, he's not long for this world. However, he has tremendous peace in where he'll spend eternity. 

This past Sunday was his 54th birthday. And since you attract what you are, Sasse likely has some jovial, fun-loving friends. And that was evidenced by the inscription on his birthday cake. 

(I have the best friends….) pic.twitter.com/usr0GFnbBZ

— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) February 22, 2026

Last birthday on Earth? Quite likely. But leaving behind a legacy of unabashed faith, good cheer and humor? Most definitely.  

- Because the USA men's hockey team graciously accepted President Donald Trump's invitation to the White House as well as Tuesday's State of the Union address, they've been pilloried by prog sports media. 

Perhaps the most egregious offender is former Washington Post sports gal Sally Jenkins. 

epic meltdown by The Atlantic staff writer over USA Men’s Hockey pic.twitter.com/4wiZghrrSx

— Jerry Dunleavy IV 🇺🇸 (@JerryDunleavy) February 24, 2026

As we've witnessed regularly, progs dealing in emotion over facts rarely ends well for them.  

Sally, do the profit/loss statement for the leagues next please. Then add the context of comparing local ratings to national ratings. Then add attendance comparisons. Then add which league is fully subsidized by a parent organization. You know, journalism stuff https://t.co/DrEhIEekPa

— John Kincade (@JohnKincade) February 24, 2026

Personally, this is where I stand. 

If you can look at these two photos and only celebrate one of them, politics has broken your brain. pic.twitter.com/PokFjWujEc

— Josh Wood (@J_K_Wood) February 23, 2026

I am extremely proud of any American athlete who represents the U.S.A. well, regardless if they align with my worldview. Sorry progs, but you ain't stealing my joy.  

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