Insight: “The only thing we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history.” —Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831)

For the record: “The common thread here isn’t just right-wing populism. It’s contempt for the ideology of them before us: of the immigrant before the native-born; of the global or transnational interest before the national or local one; of racial or ethnic or sexual minorities before the majority; of the transgressive before the normal. It’s a revolt against the people who say: Pay an immediate and visible price for a long-term and invisible good. It’s hatred of those who think they can define that good, while expecting someone else to pay for it.” —New York Times columnist Brett Stephens on why conservatives are gaining ground worldwide and why Trump will win a second term

The BIG Lie: “President Trump in Tokyo: ‘Kim Jong Un is smarter and would make a better President than Sleepy Joe Biden.’” —Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer (As Bremmer later admitted, Trump said no such thing — though Trump did unnecessarily stir the pot with a callous statement.)

Non compos mentis: “It should be harder to get a gun than an abortion.” —Rep. Seth Moulton (Translation: It should be harder to uphold the Constitution than to infringe on it.)

And last… “This is your daily reminder that Obama weaponized the IRS against conservative groups who disagreed with his radical agenda The woman who led the effort, Lois Lerner, was never held accountable for her crimes and received pension and benefits on the taxpayer dollar.” —Charlie Kirk

Enjoy your Memorial Day and let us remember why we celebrate. We celebrate the lives of the heroes we have lost. Never Forget.

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— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Brendan Looney. Did our first deployment together at SEAL Team 3. One of the best and most respected leaders on the Team. Husband, son, and brother.

“Be Strong. Be accountable. Never complain.” pic.twitter.com/TsIuRPOkem

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Pat Feeks. One of the best JTACs out there. Best story teller I ever met (those who knew him will understand!). Loyal friend, husband, brother, and son. He always showed up when you asked him to. pic.twitter.com/p2sjVNPX8t

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Dave Warsen. All American. Spent a lot of time together on our deployment to Afghanistan. When not on missions, we’d hit the volleyball court (half sand, half rocks). Strongest guy in the platoon, and also the happiest. Truly loved and missed. pic.twitter.com/Ufq7flyzOk

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Kevin Ebbert. My roommate in BUD/S. One of the smartest, most capable, kindest SEALs I ever knew. Skilled medic, loving husband. Missed dearly. pic.twitter.com/FyKdSxf3Kx

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Brad Cavner. Cool, collected, and a great operator. Brad taught me to shoot left-handed after I lost my right eye, and spent countless hours getting my CQC skills back up to speed.

“It’s about the Brotherhood.” pic.twitter.com/a7aFMbZRD9

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Tom Fouke. My old roommate. Dear friend. The gentlest big guy I ever knew. He raised an Argentine Horned frog named Lester when we lived together. Loved life, loved Metallica. World would be a better place with him in it. pic.twitter.com/xX7z0DsFIm

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Brett Marihugh. The most motivating and entertaining guy in our BUD/S class. Told stories for hours about his time as a cop before he joined. He pretended to be a doctor so he could visit my hospital room in Afghanistan and check up on me after I got hit by an IED. pic.twitter.com/OzraXYQDp4

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Charles Keating IV. “Chuck Heavy”. His laugh was contagious. Life of the party.

He was killed placing himself in danger so that his Team wouldn’t have to. Navy Cross recipient. Epic hero, husband, son, brother. pic.twitter.com/uFj0ROOnSb

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019