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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
So, She Doesn't Need The Bible, Or God, Or , , ,
Because she is a statist. She believes the state is all powerful -- above even The Almighty. She worships Big Government, above all!
And On This Momentous Day In New Jersey . . .
NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Hanlon has issued the following statement on the inaugural address of Gov. Sherrill:
After eight years of Democrat control in Trenton, New Jersey families are feeling the weight: higher taxes, rising energy bills, crushing housing and health care costs, and a state budget that ballooned at a historic pace. Trenton spent freely, promised everything, and sent the bill to working residents who are already stretched thin. Unfortunately, at a time when leaders are expected to unify for the good of our state, Gov. Sherrill opted to attack President Trump, likening him to a tyrant for illegally usurping power. It is ironic that just one year ago, she lashed out at President Trump for issuing Executive Orders on Day One. Now, her first action as Governor is to issue Executive Orders freezing ratepayers' sky-high energy rates. New Jersey residents are trapped in an affordability crisis, from our seniors to our young families trying to establish their lives here, the foundation of which was laid during the last eight years. Many residents are now left uncertain about life in New Jersey going forward: will they expect more of the same from Trenton — or worse? One thing is for certain, New Jersey Republicans will be working overtime to fight for common sense solutions to improve the quality of life for residents, make New Jersey more affordable for people to live and raise their families here, and to restore the American Dream for all New Jerseyans.We Need Someone Like This Now More Than Ever!
JUST IN: Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza gives all glory to God, breaks down in tears after winning the College Football National Championship.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 20, 2026
“I was a two-star recruit coming out of high school. I got declined a walk-on offer to the University of Miami, full circle moment… pic.twitter.com/jhufc5yvVN
Usha Vance To Deliver US250 July 4th Baby!
It'll be their fourth child and it's expected this July in time for America's big 250th Birthday Party. HOORAY!
Monday, January 19, 2026
His Authenticity Always Shines Through . . .
“I am a Catholic. I am a Catholic man.”
— CatholicVote (@CatholicVote) January 19, 2026
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza explained why he brought the Heisman Trophy to the priests at the St. Paul Center on his university campus. pic.twitter.com/wxPT8V1KDK
Listen As I Cohost The Matt Rooney Show!
Guest co-host @dancirucci joins @MattRooneyNJ to discuss the beginning of the Sherrill Administration in New Jersey and the one-year mark for President Trump’s second term.... 📻🎙️
— Save Jersey (@SaveJersey) January 19, 2026
Listen below: https://t.co/Mase6OvBT5
Does It Get Any More Disgusting Than This?
Imagine storming a church to stop an ongoing service with your protest and thinking you’re the good guys. This is vile: pic.twitter.com/G95YJohOlw
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) January 19, 2026
Mikie -- And The 'Follow The Furrow' Challenge
And keep in mind that few facial expressions pack as much intrigue as this subtle crease between the eyebrows that says more than words ever could. It’s often seen as a signal of intensity, but don't be fooled for its meaning stays elusive: a passing thought, quiet anger, hidden doubt, or calculated performance? From ancient art to modern memes, this tiny muscle twitch has fascinated us for centuries.
Historical Underpinnings Philosophers like Socrates and Moses in Michelangelo’s sculpture seem to wear furrowed brows as badges of moral weight and intellectual struggle. Is it the face of wrestling with big questions—or does it signal big troubles ahead?
Literary Power Shakespeare gives Hamlet a furrowed brow for existential torment. To be or not to be? In Frankenstein, Victor’s deepening creases mirror his descent into obsession. The brow becomes shorthand for inner conflict no dialogue can fully capture.
Theater and Film Laurence Olivier’s scheming Richard III, Bogart’s weary Rick in Casablanca, Daniel Day-Lewis’s ruthless Daniel Plainview in There Will Be Blood—all use the furrowed brow to telegraph menace, regret, or ruthless focus. It’s silent suspense in close-up.
Pop Culture Batman broods with a perpetual furrow. The “thinking” emoji 🤔 and viral celeb clips turn it into instant shorthand for sarcasm, skepticism, or feigned “deep thoughts.” And comedians like the Three Stooges, Jerry Lewis and Mel Brooks have used it to mock intellectuals.
What It Really Signals (Especially in Power)
- Politicians: LBJ's furrowed brow and narrowed eyes made people wonder what he might be scheming; Obama’s used furrowed crisis speeches in the hopes of projecting calm gravitas; Nixon’s sweaty, furrowed 1960 debate look arguably cost him the election—nerves on display.
- Business Leaders: Do Elon Musk’s furrowed interviews suggest intense innovation… or high-stakes strain? A CEO’s brow in the boardroom could mean foresight—or simply bluffing to hide uncertainty.
The furrowed brow can be genuine stress or performance art: empathy theater, authority flex, or mask for vulnerability.
It endures because it’s ambiguous by design. It invites us to project our own assumptions onto someone else’s face. In leaders, artists, and everyday people alike, this single crease remains one of humanity’s most mysterious—and most revealing—tells.
Is Sherrill troubled by something? Does she harbor secret doubts? Is she stalked by some Big Question? Or is this learned performance art designed to signal intensity while masking vacuity? Stay tuned!