A funky little tune for your reading pleasure.

CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION: Bruen dropped today and there was much rejoicing in some quarters, but wailing and gnashing of dentures in others. Be sure to read the part of the opinion (below) referencing Dred Scott; Justice Thomas has been waiting his entire career to write this. Happy Birthday, Mr. Justice, and thanks.

CONGRESSCRITTERS SAD THAT NOBODY CARES ABOUT THEIR SHOW TRIAL J6 HEARINGS: Democratic lawmakers spoke candidly about how the electorate does not care about political theater; care more about selfish concerns like inflation, food shortages. In related news, kangaroo court select committee puts hearings on hold, presumably until after SCOTUS stops stealing all the headlines.

PLAY STUPID GAMES, WIN STUPID PRIZES: Putin, the source of all of our problems, renames street in front of US Embassy in Moscow to Donetsk People’s Republic Square. DPR is a breakaway region of the Ukraine which seeks to be part of Russia. This follows the US renaming the street in Washington outside the Saudi embassy to Jamal Khashoggi Way, after the slain journalist and Saudi national.

TAKE THAT, RON73440: Psyche magazine progsplains how stoics are just a bunch of selfish assholes. Rebuttals by Warty and HM: Don’t do this thing that will help you, instead, be as anxious and depressed as possible so you can help bring about socialism. It’s a fundamental misunderstanding of both Stoicism and Buddhism. By improving your reaction to things, you are improving the world by changing the only thing you can – yourself. Marcus Aurelius talks extensively about helping others because what’s good for the hive is good for the bee.

You kids go out and party tonight. “Shall NOT be infringed…”