The Crowhill Journal

Did you see that video where the Penguin seemed to deny that there are antifa-led riots in Portland? (Skip ahead to 0:45 in the link.)

From what I hear, some people don’t even know that there are violent riots going on — that people are throwing bricks at police, firing mortars and shooting fireworks at them, setting government and private property on fire, threatening to kill police officers, etc.

In 1984, the government controlled all media. Now, we all have movie studios in our pockets and can share videos all over the place. But still … supposedly … the message isn’t getting out.

It’s very strange. Everyone exists in their own bubble.

Police have been through Hell recently. They’re vilified. They’re attacked from all sides. They’re putting their lives on the line for people who hate them.

It can’t last.

Police are going to start quitting. What will we do then?

P&C drink and review a hazy IPA from Three Stars Brewing called “No More Handshakes,” then discuss the current state of the lockdown.

The boys contrast the stated purpose of the lockdown vs. what people seemed to believe, and that contrast seems to be causing a lot of the current confusion.

Early on, there were a lot of things we didn’t know about the virus, so there has been a lot of confusion about how to respond to it. That’s most obvious in the changing narrative about masks — although now it’s pretty clear.

With 20-20 hindsight, it seems obvious we could have taken reasonable precautions and avoided the lockdown.

But some people love the lockdown. Who and why? The boys discuss.

And why keep the schools closed? Who’s in favor of that, and why? What does the education establishment get out of this?

Finally, what are the social costs of the lockdown?

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P&C do a very poor job in a blind taste test of four “best cheap beers” — National Bohemian, Rolling Rock, Budweiser and Tecate — then discuss four violent sports: Calcio fiorentino, mensur, dueling and football hooliganism.

The topic was inspired by the “Home Game” episode on Calcio fiorentino, which is a horribly violent version of football they play in Florence.

The next sport they review is mensur — academic / fraternity fencing societies, in which men would frequently come away with serious scars on their face. The point is to stoicly absorb the cut, and the scar is a sign of masculinity.

Crowhill then tells his one fencing story, in which he beat the Maryland State fencing champion.

The boys discuss dueling, which was sometimes no more than a matter of “satisfying honor,” but was often quite deadly — as in the Hamilton / Burr duel.

They end with hooliganism, which is more popular in Europe. Men descend on a sports game to fight.

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Poll: 62% of Americans Say They Have Political Views They’re Afraid to Share

“Nearly two-thirds — 62% — of Americans say the political climate these days prevents them from saying things they believe because others might find them offensive.”

Strong liberals stand out, however, as the only political group who feel they can express themselves. Nearly 6 in 10 (58%) of staunch liberals feel they can say what they believe. However, centrist liberals feel differently. A slim majority (52%) of liberals feel they have to self‐​censor, as do 64% of moderates, and 77% of conservatives.

While there is a partisan edge to this, both sides are intolerant.

“50% of Strong Liberals Support Firing Trump Donors; 36% of Strong Conservatives Support Firing Biden Donors”

This is insanity.