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Thank you, Jeff. You have no idea how much we all needed this. And, like many others, your C & C updates have become an essential part of my morning. Like the Doctors at Sen Johnson’s roundtable, you are a true pandemic hero warrior. It’s people like you who protect the rest of us. And, btw, this comes from a Bernie-supporting Vermonter who, yes, now identifies as a staunch Republican.

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Jan 27, 2022Liked by Jeff Childers

Related to the point that we now know who our friends are, we now have a better view of which churches truly believe that Christ is king. The ones that went along with masking and/or closed their doors, are suspect. Those that are still doing it or, worse, are segregating people based upon vax status or masks are showing that they worship an idol.

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Jan 27, 2022Liked by Jeff Childers

Check out what’s going on in Canada with the freedom convoy 2022. Thousands of truckers, people heading to Ottawa with a go fund me of over $5,000,000, to finally fight back against the unlawful mandates!

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Jan 27, 2022Liked by Jeff Childers

There's a once in a generation political realignment going on. My only hope is that it's DeSantis and not Trump that leads it.

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Jan 27, 2022Liked by Jeff Childers

A few comments from a very recent Democrat: I love the rhetoric I hear from a lot of prominent Republicans on all this bs, and I will no doubt be voting red for the foreseeable future. But one lesson I've learned is try to be truly non-partisan. Tribalism blinds us (believe me... I see it all around me in the worst way). The awful bill to give the CDC a ton of money to create a national vaccine data base was supported by all Democratic Reps along with a disturbing number of Republican Reps. I think long-time conservatives call those folks RINOs, and they are not our friends.

td;lr Be excited about the red wave - as an indication of American views on this tyranny, it's a great sign - but don't be fooled by partisan labels.

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Jan 27, 2022Liked by Jeff Childers

For me the silver lining was finally learning that I should stop going into the city (Philadelphia) for any reason, not for culture, not for music, not for dining - nothing. They don't want me there, they don't want my money or custom. Oh and they hate me and my family. It was finally indisputably shown, out in the open, especially now with the vaccine passport system in town. And every business owner I know in town LOVES the mandate.

I'm close to retirement and we had considered actually moving back to town after we retired. THAT Is definitely not happening now! Whew! I also had a small rental property that I am very glad to say I sold for a nice profit. Done! No ties to the city any longer.

They will do fine on their own, I'm sure, without me and others like me. All those fancy restaurants that HATE those of us who live outside the city can just serve hipster food to fellow hipsters. I'm sure they can afford it just fine. The museums etc are much happier taking federal "relief" funds and not having any visitors. They won't miss all the icky suburban kids coming in (they won't; the city is unsafe). They're happier with things nice and quiet, other than the gunfire, of course.

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Jan 27, 2022Liked by Jeff Childers

Thank you for putting things in perspective! I just hope now that something can be done about the military mandate. My son-in-law, the sole provider for a family of eight, was just denied his religious exemption, again (this was to his appeal to his first denial). I’ve never seen a more convincing exemption request and they’ve treated him as though he just said “because I want an exemption” - with no thought process behind it. He was given 5 days to get the first jab, or 5 days to start his separation paperwork, or the AF will start their process. It’s unbelievable; they are breaking their own rules without a blink of an eye. He won’t be taking the jab and he won’t be forced into separating on his own, so it will be interesting to see how they proceed. Prayers appreciated!

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Jan 27, 2022Liked by Jeff Childers

Thanks for the good news Jeff!! To add to the possibilities: More doctors are leaving practices and opening up concierge care clinics to get away from the diktats of CMS. Hopefully this trend will open up competition in healthcare and return it an open and free marketplace.

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Jan 27, 2022Liked by Jeff Childers

Thanks for the summary of positive news and some great one-liners. It's so important to keep hope and humor alive. I don't want to be a downer, but just want to encourage everyone to maintain vigilance. Everything you said is true, Jeff, but there is a power grab going on fueled by COVID money flowing to our public schools, colleges, and hospitals, while big pharma has purchased the complicity/silence of our federal and state lawmakers. In Virginia, good bills are being killed by partisan votes in committee, our new governor's EO giving parents' rights to decide whether to mask their kids has been taken to court by non-compliant school districts, etc. Hoping everyone will do what they can to keep the pressure on. With hope and humor, of course!

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Jan 27, 2022Liked by Jeff Childers

I am so grateful for you and taking the time for this recap. And for noticing when spirits seem low. I think we haven’t noticed all the victories because we have been so focused on survival and the battle, it’s difficult to look to the side to see how far we have really come. Thank you for all you have done and all you do. Many, many blessings!

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Jan 27, 2022Liked by Jeff Childers

Jeff,

Let me first just say how much we appreciate you! My husband and I eagerly await your email every morning and love the way you keep us informed of important news and updates, while making things very clear to understand. I know you hit on a lot of these things, but some things I have been especially grateful for are: Tons of new social media platforms that have originated from conservatives being canceled by Big Tech; the ability to find TRUTH about Covid, vaccines, bad actors (!), etc., on the new social media platforms; a sense of community with like-minded people (something I felt has been missing among Republicans/Conservatives for a long time); empowerment and pride - I'm so proud of the millions of Americans (and others around the world) who have said "No" to totalitarianism and have stood for Faith, Family & Freedom, and will not back down; the truth about Fauci and his minions - I pray that one day everything will be uncovered and people will be held accountable for the biggest act of malfeasance, murder and cover-up the world has ever known; and finally, I'm thankful that these painful last two years have brought many people to new faith if Jesus Christ! And I pray that those, especially the children, who have lost so much, will be blessed 100 fold for their pain and suffering.

Thanks again, Jeff, for all you do for the community of Coffee & Covid!

Northern VA

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Jan 27, 2022Liked by Jeff Childers

Whew! Needed this today! Feeling the heat in NYS. Looking forward to Nov and the chance to vote out the new dictator. She’s not going to make it. Have a blessed day everyone and stay positive! “Without the bad, we would never see the good.”

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Such a needed commentary this morning. On the good news side, I would add a highlight of the trucker convoy in Canada. It’s nice to know we have partners across our border who are aligning with our values for freedom and Liberty!

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Jan 27, 2022·edited Jan 28, 2022Liked by Jeff Childers

I kicked professional sports to the curb when they all simultaneously took the stupid pill a couple of years ago, but would everyone please stop what they are doing and go to NFLSHOP and pick up an Aaron Rodgers T-shirt. Wear it as a badge of honor; a “yellow armband”, as it were. Unless you live in “Cheesehead territory” I gotta believe that at least SOME people will get the message. I’m sure in Florida they will. ***Caution: You might get shot in Chicago. DO NOT ATTEMPT! : )

***Incidentally, I was absolutely overjoyed when the Braves won the World Series and stuffed that worn out circus float, Stacey Abrams, back down her hole.***

NFL SHOP: https://www.nflshop.com/?query=aaron%20rodgers%20shirt&_ref=p-SRP:m-SEARCH

This interview (link below) with ESPN proves that beyond any shadow of a doubt that Aaron gets it….ALL OF IT! He is the Anti-Lebron. Where Aaron can articulate a point, ask reasonable, relevant questions and stay grounded in reality, Lebron just blathers on and on, rarely asks questions of any substantive value and his entire platform appears to be centered around attempting to turn his ”No-IQ-Low IQ” fanbase into a frothing “anti-police” mob at any given moment. He’s as misguided and destructive as Kaepernick. Professional athletes, like it or not, have a powerful voice in society. It’s so incredibly refreshing to listen to someone who thoroughly understands what’s really going on with the current administration along with so many other societal issues and is steadfast in his opinions. Before someone starts throwing the racist cards on the table, the Orlando Magic’s Jonathan Isaac is another guy I admire. Amiable, intelligent, well articulated, oozes common sense, asks relevant questions and doesn’t mindlessly just bow down to authority. He gets it.

Jonathan Isaac : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gteFcUlxjyY&t=48s

Aaron Rodgers: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/nfl-star-aaron-rodgers-blasts-joe-biden-slams-witch-hunt-against-unvaxxed-americans-in-espn-interview/

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Thank you so much for this! I knew things would shift in a big way. I even knew the timing! Hell has frozen over!

Yesterday afternoon, after years of dithering, and much drama, I attended my 3rd gun class. Drama? I lost track of time while reading my new Bible, looked up & saw it was almost time for class to start & there I was, on the couch in my jammies! I texted the teacher, raced to get dressed & let the dogs out for last pp. Gracie came right back, but sr Luna saw my clothes & purse & just *knew* we were going for a ride. A 20 minute chase ensued around my hilly minifarm which is currently clothed in 2" of glare ice topped by 2" of powdery snow. Anyway, still in 1 piece I finally caught Luna, cussing & crying, jumped in my car & drove like the wind!

Class 3 was out of the classroom & at the indoor range. Turned out the other students had re-scheduled, so I had a nearly 2-hour private.

In which I qualified for concealed carry! Woot! 👯👯👯

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Jan 27, 2022·edited Jan 27, 2022

For me, God used my bout with COVID to truly OPEN my eyes to all that He has done, IS doing, and will do! I hope this is the turnaround our country needed, but if not, and we’re like Narnia in The Last Battle, God will still equip us for whatever lies ahead. God used COVID to help me connect with a group of ladies I now can’t imagine doing life without. Our group is called Warrior Women and we meet to share updates on everything from public school issues, to COVID to pro-life issues, and to pray and encourage one another. What Satan meant to use to tear down and destroy, God can and is using to build up and restore. And who can forget that because of COVID, we all found YOU Jeff!!! Thanks for all you do to keep our spirits lifted. This is your “for such a time as this” Esther moment and you are using your purpose to its fullest! ❤️

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