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Coincidences?  Plenty.  Deja vu?  All over again.  Reality?  Sinking in. Netflix is very good at docuseries.  They released a solid one in 2018 called Bobby Kennedy for President.  It has more viewers now than it did then.  It chronicles the then New York Senator Robert Kennedy’s life and philosophies prior to him running, running, the …

If you’re still driving around wearing a mask have we got good news for you? The White House on Friday launched the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy, half a year after Congress instructed the administration to set up a new arm in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. It is a now-permanent installment …

Ok, Ok.  BBR is back. When one of our faithful readers labels you as Buttercup, it’s time to self-reflect. When age turns to experience and experience turns to wisdom, it’s both an opportunity and an obligation to share.  The goal from here on is to do just that but we’ll need your help.  More on …

They say that all good things must come to an end.  We aren’t sure of that.  As a matter of fact, if you’ve been along for the five-plus years of BBR.com, you’ve learned that we tend to question more than we answer. But, one thing that we are sure of is that it is time …

The reaction to the Supreme Court action striking down Affirmative Action was fast and mostly furious. It’s been a tough 12 months for the left.  Last June the highest court in all of the land struck down Roe v. Wade.  Writing for the court majority, Justice Samuel Alito said that the 1973 Roe ruling and …

In the flyover state of Nebraska, the NCAA Men’s College World Series(CWS) is in full swing.  Last evening Wake Forest was eliminated, leaving LSU and Florida as the only two standing. It’s promoted as The Greatest Show on Dirt. And, it’s inching closer to winner take all.  Gone are wannabees Oral Roberts, Virginia, Stanford, Tennessee, …

It’s right below the Republican elephant’s nose trunk and they can’t see it.  It’s the winning ticket for 2024. No, it’s not Trump and Kari Lake.  No, it’s not DeSantis and Tulsi Gabbard.  Oh God no, it’s not Pence and anyone. It’s term limits.  That’s right.  Run against yourself.  Limit your time there. Think about …

Back in November 1980 Roberto Duran and Ray Leonard were in Round 8 of their rematch for the Welterweight Championship of the world.  Duran, known as Hands of Stone, stunned the boxing world by quitting in the middle of the round, uttering “no mas,” meaning no more.  Leonard’s flash, panache, and right hand beat Duran …

This morning we examine some things old, versus some things new.  We borrowed the below and it has us feeling a bit blue. You’ve heard the Jeff Foxworthy diatribe about “You know you’re a redneck if….”  Well, enjoy or cry at his similar take on “you might live in a nation (state) that was founded …

Rule # 1.  Follow the Money. Rule # 2.  See rule number 1. A week from today America either defaults on its debt obligations, or it doesn’t.   It won’t.  The worst case is that both parties will agree to kick the can down the road as it has many times before. Whether the Republican-controlled House …