Opposing Tyranny
A young “American” named Abdirahman Sheik Mohamud (Mohammed Coefficient: 100%) left for Syria last year to join the jihad in Syria. He returned “home” earlier this year and planned to commit workplace violence at a military base or a prison. Fortunately, he was arrested before he could carry out his plans. Even more fortunately, the incident had nothing to do with Islam.
In other news, a Swedish shipping line has sent its vessels to the Mediterranean to rescue migrants who might otherwise die during the crossing from North Africa to Italy.
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The triumphant return of the Vic, newslinks and acerbic wit intact.
"…On this day in 1971 Charles Manson was sentenced to death for conspiracy to commit murder in the murder of Sharon Tate and Rosemary LaBianca. The sentence was later reduced to life after a judge decided he didn't like the CA death penalty which was then later reinstated."
Hillary Trying to Copy Obama’s Successful 2008 Media Strategy [Videos]
• According to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the most dangerous leaders of the Islamic State are “Swedes”. Meanwhile, the UN reports that increasing numbers of food vouchers issued by the World Food Program are being diverted and sold on the black market by Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon.
• In other news, the European Commission has ordered Spain to allow migrants to submit asylum requests without their being required to first scale the border fences at the North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla.
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Pistol Pete presents the world, shaken, not stirred.
"…Mixing up some regular stuff with some Friday silliness.…"
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[News links from World News Updates (retro-added)]
Iraqi security forces fought Islamic State militants at the gates of the western city of Ramadi on Friday, and local authorities warned it was in danger of falling unless reinforcements arrived soon.
Police sources and provincial council members said the militants were no more than half a kilometer from the center of the capital of Anbar province, and many residents were rushing to leave, waving white flags. …
Collected humorous and political graphics. [Retro-added]
Joe Dan's latest video blast is here.
"Instead of beating up fellow conservatives—save it for the Rinos and insane liberals. And just step back a second and look— conservatism is making a comeback. …"
Pete starts his daily work-out with a punching bag named Hillary Campaign.
"…Given the ameteurish rollout and the absurdity of the media chasing after the lying tramp like a bunch of redbone hounds after a raccoon it occurred to me this could be the best thing to happen.People will be so sick of her in awhile that most people will just turn off.…"
The Morning Thread was too late for Vic, so his news links start in the OverNight Thread today.
"On this day in 1457 BC the first recorded battle in history was fought between Pharaoh Thutmost III and the Canaanites under the King of Kadesh at Megiddo.…"
The Italian coast guard rescued almost 8,500 migrants off the coast of Italy between Friday April 10 and Monday April 13. Most of the would-be refugees were from Syria or sub-Saharan Africa.
In other news, Ramadi, the capital of Anbar Province in Iraq, is currently besieged by the Islamic State and may soon fall. …
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Pete puts the pedal to the metal as events in the world race on.
"…As has been the case all week,and probably for some time to come the news is being smothered by She Who Will Not Be Denied.…"
Gather 'round, children, and let ol' Vic tell you about the state of the world today… and days past:
"…On this day in 1912 HMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sunk 2 hours later. 710 passengers out of 2,227 were saved. …"
The Immigration Commissioner for the European Union says that Italy is under pressure from the increasing number of migrants, and needs more help from the EU. Meanwhile, another 400 would-be migrants died when their boat capsized off the coast of Libya. In possibly unrelated news, Italy’s public debt has risen to a record €2.17 trillion.
In other news, according to a recent poll, 42% of Canadian Muslims think Islam and the West are “irreconcilable”. …
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Vic's top o' the News report starts here today.
In the Peterborough grooming trial, a “British” businessman named Mohammed Khubaib (Mohammed Coefficient: 100%) has been convicted of rape for forcing a 14-year-old girl to commit sexual acts with him. He will be sentenced next month.
In other news, almost 6,000 illegal migrants were rescued by the Italian coast guard over the weekend. However, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has expressed concern over the deaths of nine of those migrants, and says that Italy must do more to protect the lives of migrants who attempt to cross the Mediterranean.
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Pistol Pete's got the world covered — run for help. [Added to this date a day late.]
"…the slimiest, greediest, most immoral, power-hungry couple in the history of American politics are back to help themselves to more of our money and freedom.…"
(CNN) Pope Francis risked Turkish anger on Sunday by using the word "genocide" to refer to the mass killings of Armenians a century ago under the Ottoman Empire….
Vic almost slept through it, but awoke in time to bring it to us.
"…On this day in 1976 the United States Treasury Department reintroduced the two-dollar bill as a Federal Reserve Note on Thomas Jefferson's 233rd birthday as part of the United States Bicentennial celebration. …"
Big government, middle class struggles, food stamps, culture war, Hillary edits, Cold War over?
Posters and graphics galore.
Vic's can't-miss collection of what's really going on in the world.
"On this day in 1945 U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt died while in office; Vice President Harry Truman, became President upon Roosevelt's death.…"
Whittle, Krauthammer, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Klavan, Washington Free Beacon, C Steven Tucker, Trifecta, School Choice Rally, WAKE UP! says Sheriff, and the Life and Death of Severus Snape.
A planned discussion in the Finnish parliament featuring Lars Vilks has been cancelled. The appearance by the Modoggie Man was taken off the calendar after a threat assessment by the Finnish security police (Supo).
In other news, the leader of the largest jihad group in Libya has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. Meanwhile, a Tunisian group calling itself “Soldiers of the Caliphate” is threatening jihad within Tunisia, using ISIS’ Twitter feed to send messages and pictures.
On the home front, a would-be mujahid named John T. Booker, a.k.a. Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, was arrested by the FBI for planning a suicide bomb attack on Fort Riley in Kansas. …
Vic sets everyone on the right track first thing in the morning. Or later, if you please.
"…On this day in 1951 Democrat Harry Truman relieved Douglas MacArthur of overall command in Korea.…"
The hilarious and the dopey.
Daily Mail: Obama and Castro to have a substantive 'discussion' tomorrow at Panama summit - the first in more than 50 years between U.S. and Cuban leaders…
Reuters: Obama, Castro to share stage at summit as detente takes hold…
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