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Those who wish to disarm us shouldn’t have armed guards. Sundance over at The Conservative Treehouse brought to my attention an effort by some House Republicans to increase private security for members of Congress. The Treehouse links to an article from Politico that describes one budgeting option that would grant as much as $25,000 each month to individual lawmakers so that they may “have access to around-the-clock personal security.” These security guarantees would be in addition to current levels of federal spending for lawmakers’ safety — including those funds that assist Capitol Police in partnering with state and local law...

22 September 2025 Monday of week 25 in Ordinary TimeSt. Emmeram's Basilica, Regensburg, GermanyReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Green. Year: C(I).First readingEzra 1:1-6Cyrus king of Persia frees the Jews to return to JerusalemIn the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfil the word of the Lord that was spoken through Jeremiah, the Lord roused the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to issue a proclamation and to have it publicly displayed throughout his kingdom: ‘Thus speaks Cyrus king of Persia, “The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth; he has ordered...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has come out on the decidedly losing end of a debate against a cardboard cutout of Charlie Kirk. Despite her best efforts, AOC simply could not outclass the piece of cardboard set up to oppose her. "Alright, you got me this time, Cardboard Charlie," said AOC. "I tried to defeat fascism and bigotry, but today, it was too strong. Even for me." Then, staring down the cardboard cutout, AOC cried, "You haven't heard the last of me, you hate-spewing paper product! I'll get you next time, Cardboard Charlie!" According to eyewitnesses, the debate started...

Whatever Happened to Just Going Out for Family Fun? Now that I’m retired, with more time behind me than ahead, I find myself looking back a lot more than forward. I’ve been reflecting on the changes I’ve seen — not just in the world at large, but right here at home, in the way families like mine spend time together. When I was young, family fun meant something simple. Back in the 1950s, when money was tight for most folks, we didn’t need expensive outings to enjoy ourselves. A picnic at the park, a day at the beach, just a...

Political commentator Tucker Carlson landed in hot water after his speech during the memorial service of American political activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on Sept. 10 during a speech at Utah Valley University by the 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. -snip- Tucker Carlson, the Former Fox News television personality, was blasted all over social media and accused of antisemitism after his speech in which he likened the story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at the hands of jews to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Carlson said that both Jesus and Kirk were killed for telling the truth. In the statement,...

ISIS reportedly called upon Muslims to use any means necessary to kill “Christians and Jews” in the United States and Europe, with a specific focus on France, in an edition of its Arabic-language magazine. Although the so-called Islamic State has lost its physical Caliphate after it was defeated under the first Trump administration, ISIS radicals continue to advocate for their strict interpretation of the Islamic religion and seek to influence impressionable young Muslims in the West to commit acts of terror in its name. In a copy of its al-Naba obtained by the Center for the Analysis of Terrorism (CAT)...

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The head of Iran's atomic energy organisation, Mohammad Eslami, has arrived in Moscow for talks, Russia's state-run RIA news agency quoted the Iranian embassy as saying on Monday. The 15-member UN Security Council earlier opted not to permanently lift sanctions on Tehran, after three European countries launched a 30-day process last month to reimpose them, accusing Tehran of failing to abide by a 2015 deal with world powers aimed at preventing it from developing a nuclear weapon. Iran denies having any such intention, and Russia says it supports Tehran's right to peaceful nuclear energy. Eslami is also Iran's vice president....

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"Investigators have confirmed rumors about what Nadeau shouted during the shooting, but Attorney General John Formella believes those statements were meant to create confusion. They are still investigating into whether this was a random or targeted shooting and have confirmed that there was no known connection between Nadeau and the victim.

Imshin is the online handle of Jacqui Peleg, an Israeli social media commentator and self-described "haphazard Gaza watcher." Since 2018, she has monitored videos and posts shared by Gazans on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, compiling and sharing content that offers a perspective on daily life in Gaza often overlooked by mainstream media. ### What She Does: - **Curates and Shares Media**: Under the hashtag #TheGazaYouDontSee, Imshin posts videos, photos, and commentary highlighting aspects of Gazan society, such as consumer culture (e.g., luxury shopping, restaurants, and imported goods), social events, and economic activities that contradict narratives of universal poverty...

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R) denied that President Donald Trump attacked free speech rights in a recent Oval Office question and answer session when he complained to the press about negative news stories.CNN's Dana Bash played video of Trump saying Friday, “When somebody is given, 97% of the stories are bad about a person that's no longer free speech, that's no longer anything, that's just cheating.”Clips of Harris, Hilary Clinton etc pushing hard for suppression of free speech for conservatives/banning conservatives from social media because they the Democrats didn't like what conservatives were saying. In fact Hilary and Harris threatened...

@RedPillMediaX ISRAEL IS NOT OUR ALLY. Mat Gaetz, former US Representative.

In Stephen King's first novel, 1974's Carrie, he brings up Bob Dylan not just once but several times. "Elsewhere in this book," he writes, "mention is made of a page in one of Carrie White's school notebooks where a line from a famous rock poet of the '60s, Bob Dylan, was written repeatedly, as if in desperation." The line in question is from "Just Like a Woman:" "Nobody has to guess that baby can't be blessed / 'Til she finally sees that she's like all the rest." Don't worry, we're not going to spoil Carrie for you. What we would...

British rockstar Morrissey has canceled upcoming concerts in Massachusetts and Connecticut after reported threats against his life.British rockstar Morrissey has canceled upcoming concerts in Massachusetts and Connecticut after reported threats against his life. Morrissey, the former frontman of The Smiths, said in a post on Instagram on Friday that he cancelled shows at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, Friday night and at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston on Saturday. "Due to recent events and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the artist and band, the upcoming shows this weekend at Foxwoods...

A German shop owner in the northern city of Flensburg posted a sign on Wednesday that Jews are banned from entering his store, sparking outrage among state officials in Schleswig-Holstein. Hans-Velten Reisch, the 60-year-old owner of the store that sells Gothic-Utensils and technical literature, posted a sign that reads, “Jews are banned from entering here! Nothing personal. No antisemitism. Just can’t stand you.” Germany’s largest daily newspaper, Bild, reported on Thursday that Reisch defended his anti-Jewish sign. He told the paper that “I watch the news every evening. And when I saw what the Jews were doing in the Gaza...

Marvel actor Mark Ruffalo rants US will soon be like 'living under the Taliban' Ruffalo also appeared to support Disney stock dropping after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

A new study has found that caffeine, the world's most consumed psychoactive substances, may impair the quality of donated blood and reduce the effectiveness of transfusions—especially in recipients whose red blood cell (RBC) metabolism is influenced by a common genetic variant. The REDS RBC-Omics study, which analyzed samples from over 13,000 blood donors, the study reveals higher levels of caffeine in the blood are linked to RBCs that are more prone to damage during storage and less effective after transfusion. In a clinical setting, transfusions of RBCs with relatively high levels of caffeine resulted in lower increases in patients' hemoglobin...

(Musk): Charlie was someone who believed in dialog and open debate. He was a man of ideas. He spoke eloquently. He basically never even raised his voice. He was a man of peace. And now he has been murdered in cold blood. (Questioner): Did you know him personally? (Musk): Yes, of course. We met many times. (Questioner): How was he like? (Musk): I supported his organization. I supported Turning Point financially. (Questioner): Why was he killed? (Musk): He was killed because his words made a difference. Because he was showing people the light. And he was killed by the dark....

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 President John Catanzara released a spicy YouTube video of his own on Friday, a video he recorded while standing in front of the mayor’s home, which is protected 24/7 by multiple CPD units. “Three squad cars blocking it, patrolling it, protecting it for him and his family,” Catanzara said. “Yet, he calls law enforcement a sickness. What a hypocrite. Piece of garbage.” Catanzara told viewers that Johnson’s words were no mistake. “He has always hated us. He still hates us. He just can’t say what he wants to publicly. But two days ago, the...