LECKBAND TEMP CHALLENGE

We woke up to snow this morning, but it looks like we're not the only Leckbands who are "enjoying" some wintry whiteness. [Oh, I hope that doesn't betray my white privilege.] Every one of us is in a winter weather alert today, so we'll take care of that first, in no particular order & ranking.

* Norfolk, NE, winter weather advisory, 2-4" of snow [Paul & Lois, My daughter Rachel & Derek]

* Eagan, MN, wind chill advisory, -20-35 [My son Nathan & Laura]

* Ventura, IA, wind chill advisory, -20-30 [My brother Mark & Christy]

* Lincoln, NE, winter weather advisory, 2-4" of snow [My daughter Sarah]

* Beatrice, NE, winter weather advisory, 2-4" of snow [My sister Carolyn & Matt]

Now it's time for the temp challenge competition. Rankings are based on wunderground at 8:05a, CST.

(1) Ventura, IA, 2 degrees, -14 wind chill

(2) Norfolk, NE, 5/l-11

(3) Eagan, MN, -2/-2

(4) Beatrice, NE, 16/1

(5) Lincoln, NE, Balmiest Leckbands, 14/14

TRENDING

> "Scientists weaving human brain cells into microchips." Drudge Report

> "AOC claims she was killed in the capital riot & is now a ghost." Babylon Bee

> "Panel of 3rd graders to dictate nation's climate change policies." Ditto

THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE . . . CALIFORNIA

"Late Friday night, the United States Supreme Court delivered a blow to some of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) Wuhan coronavirus restrictions. In a 6-3 decision, the high court ruled that the state can't outright ban indoor church services but they be capped at 25 percent capacity. The state's ban on singing and chanting indoors can also remain in effect." Beth Baumann, Townhall 2/6

REPUBLICANS

"The temptation to splinter from the GOP might be alluring to elements of both the populists and the Republican traditionalists, but this is a dead end. The Republican Party is the only plausible electoral vehicle for any sort of right-of-center politics in America. It is worth fighting over, and it will be. That struggle is sure to be toxic and unpredictable — except for the fact that at the end of the day the Grand Old Party will still be standing."  Rich Lowry, National Review Online 2/5

TRANSGENDER MADNESS

"In a series of tweets posted on February 3, the ACLU alleged that “trans girls are girls” and that “the idea of sex being rooted in biology is a ‘myth.’” Yes, the ACLU affirmed, “Biological sex and gender are not binaries,” and, “Trans athletes do not have an unfair advantage in sports.” Accordingly, the only reason to deny a trans-identified student the right to play on the sports’ team of his or her choice is “pure discrimination.”

"To this I say – with love and compassion to these young people who struggle with their gender identity – this is a lot of bunk. Of course boys are different than girls. Of course there are biological distinctions. Of course males, on average, have biological advantages over females when it comes to strength, size and speed. That’s why we have girls’ leagues and boys’ leagues, from little league through college through professional sports. That’s why we have men’s and women’s competition in the Olympics, and that why we have men’s and women’s world records."  Michael Brown, Townhall 2/5

"It’s not right. It’s not fair. And, on top of all that, President Biden’s executive order allowing transgender males to compete against girls is going to destroy girls sports in America. David Limbaugh, Townhall 2/6