Note to readers from Mark Glennon re: Ukraine
May 6, 2026
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Everybody needs a side hustle these days, and mine is Ukraine, where I am now.
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If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.
Reinstate the death penalty and use it, frequently, for persons who use firearms to go on rampages. Remember that certain Illinois legislators are pushing the “parole for all” agenda no matter the crime. Remember no life sentences for anyone under 21 even if they committed a mass murder. Remember SAFET act to let as many arrested person out with no bail so they can continue raping the communities. Remember that democrats love and support violent criminals. Remember that the democrats hate crime victims. Remember when you vote what kind of a society and government you’re voting for.
Remember the Battle of Athens (Tennessee) in August 1946. European WW2 vets returned home to a corrupt city government and resorted to firearms for the restoration of good governance. Several books have been written about this rebellion which eventually caused a complete cleanup of the state. During the 1980s Hallmark made film entitled “An American Story” recalling the incident using the actual names of those involved. I was disappointed that the producers failed to emblazon the incumbent campaign signs with “Vote Democratic”. I am sure that movie scares the hell of Pritzker and his criminal gang. The movie is still… Read more »
The Battle of Athens has many lessons. First, and most importantly, the soldiers had high morale after winning the war. They also had strong social bonds that couldn’t be broken by people telling them they’ll never win, opposition is too powerful, etc. I’m bringing this up because there are a lot of cynical and demoralizing comments here. They communicated effectively, too. We must take a proactive approach moving forward. Everything on this site is reactive, and we’ll never win without playing offense too. We must market and run competent candidates. Just like in the Battle of Athens story, I’m doing… Read more »
“the assault weapon ban there still faces legal hurdles” because it is blatantly unconstitutional and will ultimately be overturned after millions of taxpayer dollars are wasted by virtue signaling Democrats.
“the assault weapon ban there still faces legal hurdles” because it’s unconstitutional and will ultimately be overturned after tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars are wasted by virtue signaling Democrats.