2,993 died, 8,900 injured. And, perhaps worse, for twenty years it has led us down the spiral staircase of distrust, hatred, and division. A moment that did and should have united us against a common evil evolved into the greatest division since the Civil War. 

It is unclear what is more alarming: The Texas Anti-abortion law or the Supreme Court not staying its implication. Also, the hypocrisy of the Libertarian pro lifers. Plus, the top popular holidays in the world (on this Labor Day weekend). 

I did suggest that we wait until August 31 to see IF Afghanistan was going to be the disaster every republican said it was going to be. Maybe not. Also, in memory of Charlie Watts, my Top Five Rolling Stones songs of all time and a review of the new movie about Aretha Franklin, Respect. 

Okay let's not let Donald Trump skate on this either. His plan was worse and the 5,000 Taliban he let out of jail led the charge into Kabul. Nonetheless, "the buck stops here" and Joe Biden created a fiasco that did not have to happen. Also, a list of America's longest wars. 

We have had mandates for centuries. Why the big uproar now? Let's look at the history of disease, vaccinations, and mandates before we get overwrought with concerns about losing our independence. 

It is a mystery why anyone would be criticizing Simone Biles for withdrawing from competition. Let's take a look at what she did and why. Also, the five greatest olympians of all time. 

Pelosi picks two republicans to serve on the committee. I would have picked more, but perhaps she can't find more than two. But i think her strategy is sound, although I would have done what McCarthy did (even though he is a liar and a hypocrite). Also, my top five summer olympic sports. 

No coincidence that those who believe the Biden was not legally elected also believe they don't have to be vaccinated. They are called republicans. Okay, not all of them. But too many of them. STOP THE BIG LIES! Also, the top five conspiracies in modern time. I believe in 1.5 of them!

I am all in for capitalism and space flight, but does it feel a tad unseemly to have three white male billionaires competing to be the first in space while there is significant poverty here at home? Also, a few words about Dr. Fauci and the "Big Lie." And the five most important moments in space exploration (I did not include Star Trek!). 

No, Greg Abbott is clueless when it comes to border issues as well. But if the dems do not figure out a way to spin this issue in a positive direction, it is going to be a very bad 2022 and 2024. But, on the lighter side, some interesting facts about Texas!