Hurls

Family, Friends, Faith & Fun. Hockey & general sports expert in my spare time...I have no spare time. GO @StLouisBlues, @Chiefs, @Cardinals, @Royals & @Mizzou

[Hurls @mike_hurlbert]

@NHL @EdmontonOilers I’m just here for the comments.

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@NHLRumourReport I agree with that thought in general… but as a #stlblues fan, douchebag Kypreos should never have a say about anything Blues-related, especially with our goalie! #IYKYK

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@Victorshi2020

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@BigTallTom3 Wild, but no thanks!

[Larry Alex Taunton @LarryTaunton]

I’m at Starbucks.

White kid with grommets in his ears takes my order.

Seeing my book on Marx he assumes (wrongly) that I like him: “I’m a socialist, too,” he says proudly.

“Great. Then you won’t mind, comrade, if I just take this coffee without paying.” I wink as if we’re a secret society.

He looks startled. “Huh?”

“Well, people like us believe in the free and equal distribution of wealth. ‘Death to all tyrants,’ right?”

“Uh, yeah. I guess. But who’s the tyrant here?”

“Starbucks, of course. Oppressing third world coffee growers and me in my right to free coffee.”

“But you have to pay for it. Nothing in here is free.”

“I know. Capitalism is just the worst, isn’t it? Screw the capitalists, said Marx, and I say screw Starbucks.”

He looks trapped, but he’s not sure how. I let on that I’m teasing, pay, and tip him generously for enduring my playful persecution of the idiotic worldview that he’s adopted more like the latest ideological fashion one tries on but doesn’t actually understand.

This is the typical “socialist” youth. I encounter them on campuses, online, and in coffee shops just like this one.

My point wasn’t so much to mock him—it almost certainly isn’t his fault—but to gently poke holes in what is more slogan than actual coherent conviction.

Do you engage the young in your life? Do you speak to them on meaningful topics? Last night my three sons and I sat out under the stars and debated the spiritual significance of baptism. That may seem meaningless to some, but not to us. I wanted to challenge them and be challenged. I’m pleased we can do that. At other times we discuss politics or cultural trends.

Don’t neglect the young for they shall one day, be it for better or for worse, define the country.

[First Lady Melania Trump @FLOTUS]

Kimmel’s hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country. His monologue about my family isn’t comedy- his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America.

People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate.

A coward, Kimmel hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him.

Enough is enough.  It is time for ABC to take a stand.  How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behavior at the expense of our community.

[Hurls @mike_hurlbert]

@NHLTradeRumors #stlblues

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@Royals “Our founder Ewing Kauffman wanted the Royals to be Kansas City’s forever, and he wanted the team to benefit his hometown as much as possible,” Royals owner John Sherman said in a statement.

Nice contrast to Hunt…
Thank you John!
GO @Royals!!

[Kansas City Royals @Royals]

A Hallmark day for our organization, our city, and our community.

[JD Vance @JDVance]

I am grateful to Pope Leo for saying this. While the media narrative constantly gins up conflict–and yes, real disagreements have happened and will happen–the reality is often much more complicated.

Pope Leo preaches the gospel, as he should, and that will inevitably mean he offers his opinions on the moral issues of the day. The President–and the entire administration–work to apply those moral principles in a messy world.

He will be in our prayers, and I hope that we'll be in his.

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Very interesting... Trump's 3-D Chess on display?
https://t.co/a1vO5YWf53

[PoIiMath @politicalmath]

1) This is a good community note and, while it technically is not in the spirit of community notes, I'm going to allow it

2) It's important to note that you cannot shame the liberal media monolith into acting like decent humans. They do not feel bad when they do evil things.

[TMZ @TMZ]

Gene Simmons says celebs should shut up about politics 😬

[DOW Rapid Response @DOWResponse]

.@SECWAR Direct Message to the Joint Force:

“This is your moment. This is the generational turning point America has waited for since 1979 — and since the rudderless wars of hubris my generation endured. Don’t listen to the noise; just stay focused. Our commander-in-chief is steady at the wheel.

We face a determined enemy, but you are better. But we must prove it. History doesn’t care if you’re tired, if you’re scared, if the fight feels big.

It demands warriors who rise anyway.

Peace Through Strength. The Warrior Ethos. Lethality. Unity of Purpose. These aren’t slogans — they are the beating heart of what it means to wear this uniform. You think clearly under fire. You act decisively in chaos. You uphold the Constitution and you uphold your country without hesitation.

We are not defenders anymore — we are warriors, trained to kill the enemy and break their will. History is watching. Be the force you swore to be: focused, disciplined, lethal, and unbreakable.

We will finish this on America First conditions of President Trump’s choosing — nobody else’s. As it should be.

And know this above all: President Trump and I have your back — always.

Through fire, through criticism, through criticism, through fake news, through everything. We unleashed you because you are the best, most powerful, most lethal fighting force the world has ever seen.

“May Almighty God watch over you, and may His providential arms of protection extend over you.

GODSPEED WARRIORS—and keep going.”

[Hurls @mike_hurlbert]

@MattWalshBlog False. Hockey delivers more continuous excitement, quicker action, and faster pace than American football any day of the week. Playoff hockey only gets more intense!

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@DraftKings @JClipperton_CP Just leaving this here…

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@SportsCenter The Golden Save!

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@Buccigross The Golden Save!

[Hurls @mike_hurlbert]

Thank you @TeamUSA... what a game and the best gift I could hope for! Something about George Washington's birthday (and mine) being very fitting for Team USA winning the gold!! 🇺🇸🥇
@usahockey

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@NBCOlympics The Golden Save!