Opposing Tyranny
Turns out FIFA operates on the same principles as the American political system.
…On this day in 1937 The Golden Gate Bridge was officially opened for traffic. This is an amazing bridge to drive across and a little freaky on a motorcycle due to the winds gusting across it. It is even more amazing to sail under it on a ship.…
"Every day is a challenge as to how to start this post. Then I realized yesterday was The Duke’s birthday. He’d be 105 if he were still with us. …"
At least 55 Iraqi soldiers were killed today in three suicide bombings in al-Anbar Province. The deadly attacks came as the Iraqi military attempted to recapture Ramadi from the Islamic State.
In other news, an unexploded WW2 bomb was safely detonated in Cologne after the largest postwar evacuation in the city cleared the area of 20,000 people.
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…On this day in 1941 the German battleship Bismarck was sunk in the North Atlantic killing almost 2,100 men and sparking the later song "Gotta Sink The Bismark" by Johnny Horton.
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DOJ Official: Slavery to Blame for Riots in Ferguson and Baltimore
This lunacy is mainstream thought at the Department of Justice.
British intelligence officials are concerned that there is a strong likelihood of a chemical attack by jihadists in the UK. They fear that “British” veterans returning from the jihad in the Middle East will bring with them the expertise to build chlorine bombs, which are the mujahideen’s WMD of choice.
In other news, the Islamic State has issued a death fatwa against President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner of Argentina, whom they describe as “Satan”. …
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[Vic has recovered from the long weekend, but the world hasn't. His news begins here today.]
On this day in 1647 Alse Young was hanged in Hartford, Connecticut, becoming the first person executed as a witch in the British American colonies.
The Greek interior minister says that it is not possible for his country to make its next debt payment to the IMF by the deadline next month; the money simply isn’t there. Greece is looking to make an arrangement with its creditors in order to get the next tranche of bailout money. Meanwhile, the latest polls say that the Greek public supports the government’s anti-austerity policies, but wants to retain the euro as its currency.
In other news, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter says that the fall of Ramadi was the fault of the Iraqi military. According to him, Iraqi forces lacked the will to hold their positions.
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In Tensta, a culturally enriched suburb of Stockholm, a mob of “youths” attacked a police patrol with rocks and Molotov cocktails. Police were forced to fire warning shots into the crowd. The rioters, said to be mainly Somalis and Kurds, were apparently upset that police had started cracking down on crime in their neighborhood.
In other news, the Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a Shi’ite mosque in Saudi Arabia, and promised more attacks targeting Shi’ites.
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[Graphics and cartoons. Funnies aren't always so funny when they're mostly Hillary.]
Vic is here with the latest.
"On this day in 1883 the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic after 14 years of construction.""
Angry Hillary supercut, Krauthammering, Bill Whittling, Elian Gonzalez, Liberals pouncing, and more including dog!
[The sad state of the world reflected in political comics. Or is it, the comic state of the world reflected in political sadz?]
[Pete puts the posters and politics in place. (wipes mouth)]
…There are a lot of days where doing this post is a lot like having constipation.…
Ace forgot to post a morning thread, so Vic is found at the tail-end of the overnight.
"… On this day in 1964 LBJ announced his Great Society social reforms to bring an end to poverty and racial injustice in America.…
Pistol Pete's collection of the best graphics, videos, and blood-pressure-raising news links. And reflections.
"…Nothing of real value,but there was a rhinestone pin in the shape of a diamond she used to wear when she got dressed up to go out with Grampa. It brought back a flood of memories that had been dormant for many decades.…"
Vic missed a day, but when he's around, he doesn't miss a trick.
"…On this day in 1881 The American Red Cross was established by Clara Barton in Washington, D.C..…"
Funnies... and frownies, as politics go. [Belatedly blogged day late]
A 19-year-old Turkish woman has been shot in the head to punish her for participating in a talent show. She is now in the hospital, in critical condition. The victim had reportedly received death threats, and her family objected to her participation in the contest. A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting.
In other news, several EU countries have come out in opposition to Brussels’ plan for mandatory migrant quotas for member states. Among the opponents are Britain, France, Denmark, Finland, and Spain.
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Pete pulls the pieces together to complete the picture. [Retro'd daylate]
"…Probably not in my lifetime, but some of these liberals will actually suffer some real punishment for the decades of atrocities they’ve committed in the name of diversity, fairness, social justice, and just plain greed.…"
Shi’ite militias are mustering in the area around Ramadi in the al-Anbar province of Iraq. Mujahideen for the Islamic State overran Ramadi yesterday, and the Shi’ites reportedly aim to take the city back.
In other news, 190 or so motorcycle gang members are facing charges in the biker gang shootout in Waco, Texas, which involved five different gangs and left nine people dead.
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"Why does it seem like the journey from Monday to Friday is a marathon and from Friday to Monday is a sprint?…"
Mujahideen for the Islamic State succeeded in overrunning the city of Ramadi in western Iraq, driving out the last of the Iraqi military forces. However, the Syrian army managed to push back ISIS forces from Palmyra, so that the UNESCO world heritage site is safe for the moment.
In other news, a few days after a fierce battle between police and KLA terrorists in the Macedonian town of Kumanovo, thousands of demonstrators marched in the capital, Skopje. The protesters were supporters of the opposition, and demanded the resignation of the current government.
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Vic is back, and he didn't forget to bring the news with him.
"…On this day in 1927 a series of violent attacks and bombings were perpetrated by Andrew Kehoe in Bath Township, Michigan, that killed 38 elementary school children and six adults and injured at least 58 other people. Up until 9-11 this was the largest mass murder in US history.…"
Today’s lessons… an atheist is like colorblind person looking at a rainbow—Texas ain’t France, and liberals are all for free speech with rules. …
Some funnies are funny. Some make you sad.
Reaganite Sunday Funnies, "committed to excellense."
Abu Sayyaf, a senior commander for the Islamic State, was reportedly killed by U.S. special forces in Iraq. The commandos who killed Mr. Sayyaf were attempting to capture him, but he resisted. His wife, known as Umm Sayyaf, was captured and is said to be in Iraqi military detention.
In other news, former Egyptian President and Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Morsi has been sentenced to death for his role in a 2011 jailbreak during the “Arab Spring”.
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