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I am so sorry to read this. Prayers up.

My sincerest condolences for your loss.

Prayers to you and your family at mass today.

In Christ.

Prayers up for peace, comfort and joy.

The Democrats have been screaming for gun registration and bans since 1962.
1962-Call for Handgun registration ONLY! Rifles will not be affected.
1963-Call for registration of All guns and a ban on 5 shot army surplus rifles!
1968-Got a ban on small foreign handguns and 5 shot bolt action army surplus rifles.
1971 Call for Ban on small American handguns. “Rifles will not be affected!”
1975 Call for Ban on all handguns. “Rifles will not be affected!”
1981 Actress Lee Grant on ABC’s GMA yells...
“THE NRA IS A RIFLE ORGANIZATION! THEY SHOULD GIVE UP THEIR HANDGUNS AND THEY CAN KEEP THEIR RIFLES!”
1984 Call for ban on semi-auto rifles.
1994 Ten year “ban” on “a-s-s-ault rifles”.
2000 Call to ban single shot .50 cal rifles.
Now, in 2025 they are back to the 1964 demands for MORE GUN CONTROL on COMMON 4- shot BOLT ACTION RIFLES.
Rest assured if they get a ban on ANY rifles, they will be back for more, and more and more.

You can always tell a sex fiend by the smile.

You can always tell a sex fiend by the smile.

Sorry for the double post. It wasn’t doing anything, so I hit the post button again. Oops!!!

Done. Stay strong.

Republican businessman Bill Berrien

Republican businessman Bill Berrien

Diane, has continued her fight to find a combination of medications and mechanisms that will keep her heart pumping. Last Friday Diane may just have found that special balance between machines and meds. We are excited to say Diane is doing very well although the next two weeks will be the real test. My own faith in God and Catholic faith that Jane and Diane shared has sustained me.

Please pray Diane's recovery continues and I can make it through these next few days.

Tomorrow we will wake Jane and Tuesday after a funeral Mass we will lay her to rest. Please pray Diane's recovery continues and I can make it through these next few days.

This is being picked up all over for the last number of days. Most interesting.

Wisconsin Republican Bill Berrien quits governor's race amid pornography fallout Associated Press via MPR, 26 September 2025.

Wisconsin GOP gov candidate Bill Berrien quits race following porn controversy Associated Press [ again ] carried by NY Post, 26 September 2025

Trump backer running for Wisconsin governor followed sexually explicit accounts online Slightly changed headline, also AP bia yahoo~news, 22 September 2025.

Bill Berrien drops out of Wisconsin governor's race Wisconsin State Journal

Never-Trumpers and fake conservatives turn out to be..... looking for government positions until they are "found out."

Libertarians aren't the only pro drug demographic of addicts, certainly. But they are a strong proponent of such. Among other anti American/anti Christ ideologies.

Libertarian Party Platform:

National borders: Throw open the borders completely; only a rare individual (terrorist, disease carrier etc.) can be kept from freedom of movement through “political boundaries.” Eliminate the Border Patrol and ICE.

Homosexuals: total freedom in the military, gay marriage, adoption, child custody and everything else.

Abortion: zero restrictions. No impediments full 9 months.

Pornography: no restraints, no restrictions.

Drugs; Meth, Heroin, Crack, marijuana: zero restrictions. Vending machine availability.

Prostitution: legal and unrestricted.

Military Strength; minimal capabilities.

They are equally evil as are democrats.

RINO is not GOP anymore. That was 2016 times.

Thanks.

And *that* is why this entire thread is messed up. Because instead of starting with an accurate quotation of what President Trump actually said, it started with a kind of inaccurate summary, a sloppy allegation.

Next week could turn out to be a wild ride. Buckle up.

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CW2 / Domestic violence - National Threat Level - WARNING - up dated Sep 28, 2025

Portland OR - Local Threat Level - WATCH as of Sep 28, 2025
Chicago IL - Local Threat Level - WATCH as of Sep 28, 2025
Los Angeles CA - Local Threat Level - ADVISORY as of Sep 28, 2025
Seattle WA - Local Threat Level - ADVISORY as of Sep 28, 2025

UPCOMING -
- No Kings 2.0, 18 October 2025

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Well, things just got hot. In light of a national anarchist / Antifa call for nation wide actions, the current national threat level of WARNING remains in effect but could be upgraded on short notice.

For Portland and Chicago the local threat level elevated to WATCH see discussion below.

Los Angeles and Seattle local threat levels have been raised to ADVISORY as extremists are now calling for mobilization in those cities. Both have been relatively quiet for a while. Could be elevated on short notice as both have a considerable Antifa presence.

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The Anarchist site Crimethinc has begun to publish updates from the Broadview action much as it did during the riots in American cities during the first Trump administration. They are increasing their call for nation wide direct action (aka - violence).

The Anarchist News, a leftist propaganda site, is calling for “all anarchists across the country” to disrupt operations at ICE facilities in every city.

OBSERVATION - Looks like the designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization has hit a nerve and they and their associates are stepping up their ‘direct action’ operations against ICE facilities.

Armed rioters have been a presence in a more visible sense since the Floyd riots of 2020. Antifa et al has been pushing training on firearms, shooting practice and even small unit tactics since 2017. This could develop into a dangerous tactic in any impending riot / direct actions.

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PORTLAND -
President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, “authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands deployments to more American cities.

Left-wing Antifa extremists are now calling for mobilization and insurrection after President Trump announced troops would be deploying to Portland and ICE facilities to fend off terrorists, per @MrAndyNgo.

A direct action has been planned for Sept. 28 at the Portland ICE facility after Trump issued a statement that he plans to send in troops to protect the federal property. Antifa and communists have said they refuse to back down and plan to escalate their rioting. They have called for militant reinforcements in Seattle and Los Angeles.

https://x.com/mrandyngo/status/1971991194835030443?s=46&t=nfRT-Yioj0xALNzJelzFc

Antifa, communists, liberals and open border extremists have been carrying out anti-government attacks for months.

Armored vehicles full of federal agents were observed arriving at the federal building in Portland

OBSERVATION - Though the focus of the nightly actions has been the ICE facility, federal bldgs are also a significant targets.

No word at the moment as to the composition or deployment date of military forces - active or NG. In that they are protecting federal facilities and not actually arresting individuals (though it is legal for them to detain, pending arrival of law enforcement) constitutionally they are not under posse comitatus restrictions.

This action has been long in coming, Antifa has been increasing its direct actions against ICE for a number of months now, and with the designation of being a domestic terror organization, they seem emboldened to challenge the govt even further. Trump is challenging them on their home turf.

Worst case, but with a degree of likeliness is that Antifa will show up armed and open fire on troops and federal agents. The drumbeat of violence at that level has been stoked on social media as well as recent events. Rioting at night provides them a degree of cover to position teams to target individuals, and to escape back into the crowds.

This can get ugly very fast.

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CHICAGO -

Yesterday over 200 rioters blocked access to one of the gates in front of the Broadview Processing Center, Chicago IL, and another 30 attempted to swarm another gate and attempted to forcibly and illegally trespass on federal property. Rioters arrived with boxes of fireworks, N95 masks, gas masks, goggles, knee and elbow protection, and large quantities of food and water. These rioters began chanting “Arrest ICE, Shoot ICE,” and one of the rioters was apprehended with a gun, and it was confiscated by law enforcement.”

Last night’s riot was broken up after firing pepper balls and arresting rioters outside ICE’s Chicago facility. They were warned to get out of the street. They refused to listen.

Being that these are federal charged, the local jail/courts will not be able to turn them back onto the streets any time soon.

OBSERVATION - Action against this facility has grown since ICE began their arrest/deportation actions in the area. Noting that an armed rioter was arrested indicates that they are taking the chant to ‘KILL ICE’ seriously.

Chicago is more of a BLM base, but there is a significant Antifa presence as there is in other major metro areas across the country.

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Terrorism - Threat Level - WATCH as of Jun 14, 2025
- Iran could activate cells in the US.

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Numerous shots were fired from a passing boat into a dockside North Carolina restaurant on Saturday night in a shooting that killed three people and injured multiple others, according to reports.

Officials said the unidentified vessel pulled up to the American Fish Company restaurant in Southport Yacht Basin at around 9:30 p.m. and opened fire into the crowd of unsuspecting diners, according to the Star News.

At least 11 people shot, 3 killed.

The boat then took off up the Intracoastal Waterway with no suspects having been captured as of 10:30 p.m., according to City Manager Noah Saldo, the Star News reported.

https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/09/28/horror-in-n-carolina-multiple-casualties-reported-as-killer-on-boat-opens-fire-on-dockside-restaurant-n2194484#google_vignette

OBSERVATION - I have no info on if this restaurant or clientele had political leanings. Unlikely gang related.

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In an action related to both terrorism and CW2, in a post on the X platform last night, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that she has activated the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs) nationwide to “disrupt and investigate all entities and individuals engaged in acts of domestic terrorism, including acts of violence and obstruction against federal agents.” This is in direct response to increasing acts of violence against ICE agents and facilities.

OBSERVATION - Closely related to efforts to take down Antifa but others leftist groups are also in the cross hairs as they tend to overlap with each other.

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Economy- Threat Level - WATCH - as of April 4, 2025

The Bureau of Economic Research released its third revision of Q2 GDP growth September 25, and found that the U.S. economy was even hotter than the previous two estimates indicated. Specifically, GDP in Q2 spiked 3.8 percent, significantly higher than the second estimate of 3.3 percent and completely shattering economists’ original expectations of just 2.3 percent Q2 growth.

https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/business/joseph-vazquez/2025/09/26/blackout-evening-nets-spike-3rd-q2-gdp-revision-showing

OBSERVATION - This news has been out there for a few days, but OBE. Good news in this sector. Now if we can only get other sectors of the economy up to speed.

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Military / Strategic Activity / Deployments –

Military ordered to deploy to Portland OR.

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POLITICAL FRONT –

President Donald Trump plans to meet with congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle on Monday, as a possible government shutdown looms, a White House official confirmed to Fox News.
The meeting comes after the president canceled one last week with Democrats, claiming they had “unserious and ridiculous demands.”

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., were set to meet with Trump on Thursday to discuss a path forward to avert a partial government shutdown before the Sept. 30 deadline.

Schumer and Jeffries will now meet with Trump, along with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.

Schumer and Jeffries put out a joint statement on Saturday on the rescheduled meeting.

“President Trump has once again agreed to a meeting in the Oval Office,” the statement said. “As we have repeatedly said, Democrats will meet anywhere, at any time and with anyone to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people. We are resolute in our determination to avoid a government shutdown and address the Republican healthcare crisis. Time is running out.”

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-meet-top-congressional-leaders-white-house-government-shutdown-looms

OBSERVATION - IMHO, Trump slammed Schumer and Jefferies call for a meeting just to show them who has the overall upper hand in this game of chicken. He is the Alpha male and keeping them in their place. Two key items that they are pushing is restoration of funding for illegal health care (so called Republican health care crisis) as well as restoring funding for DEI initiatives, among other things like increasing spending by one trillion.

I doubt trump is going to give in on the democrat demands. A govt shutdown would be the golden egg for him to execute massive reductions in the numbers of govt employees, among other things. Polling is consistent, illegal health care and DEI are not winning items for democrats according to polls, but are top priority for the leftist elements in the party.

Monday will be interesting.

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Russia -

Threat Level WATCH, Ongoing - into the fourth year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - Feb 24th, 2022

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Russia issued a warning Saturday to NATO powers that are considering firmer responses to alleged Russian incursions, as Ukraine said it for the first time received a US-made Patriot system from Israel to ramp up defenses.

“Russia is being accused of almost planning to attack the North Atlantic alliance and the European Union countries,” Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an address to the UN General Assembly.

“Russia has never had and does not have any such intentions. However, any aggression against my country will be met with a decisive response,” he said.

Speaking later to reporters, Lavrov said that if any country downs objects still within Russian airspace, “they will very much regret it.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/russia-warns-west-ukraine-secures-175400156.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

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A Russian Kilo-II class submarine is reported to be experiencing “serious technical problems” in the latest setback for Vladimir Putin’s navy. The Novorossiysk is part of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet and is currently on combat duties in the Mediterranean Sea.

It is normally equipped with a combination of torpedoes, mines and Kalibr cruise missiles.

The submarine has reportedly suffered damage to its fuel system, causing diesel to leak directly into the hold.

NOTE - Some early reports said this was a nuclear powered sub.

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Ukraine –
Threat Level WATCH Ongoing Apr 24, 2025

WEATHER FORECAST – Temps dropping in the 40-50 degree range with scattered showers mid week.

24 HOUR ROUND UP –

The Ukrainian Air Force reports on the missile/drone attack by Russia overnight.

Shot down:
566/593 Shahed and other type drones
2/2 S8000 Banderol
0/2 Kinzhal Kh-47M2 aeroballistic missiles
35/38 Kh-101 cruise missiles
8/8 Kalibr cruise missiles

Russian Navy launched Kaliber cruise missiles from the Black Sea and Russian Tu-95MS bombers launched Kh-101 cruise missiles.

The attack was aimed for Kyiv mostly. Other areas hit include Solom’yansky, Sviatoshyn, Holosiivskyi and Dniprovskiy districts; a five-storey building was damaged. Zaporizhzhia hit with major fires. Civilian deaths are reported, including a 12-year-old.

Russian losses per 28/09/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff

+1110 men
+7 tanks
+2 AFVs
+45 artillery
+1 MLRS

Pokrovsk axis (Formerly Ocheretyne) -

On the Pokrovsk front, Russian forces have reportedly fallen into three simultaneous encirclements. Ukrainian troops cut off their retreat routes while drones track reinforcements and convoys. Russian channels admit the situation is “catastrophic” with huge losses. Ukraine’s Dnipro command confirms advances, saying Russian logistics near Dobropillia are collapsing and retreating troops are trapped under fire.

OBSERVATION - Though unconfirmed, these reports are likely to be true. This is the region a few months ago had a reported ‘breakthrough’ of up to 17 Km by Russian forces. However, the penetration was very thin and as I noted, Russia needed to exploit and expand the shoulders to prevent what is being reported now. The penetration is being cut off and Russian forces isolated from reinforcement.

Analysis and Future Operations —

Another anticipated large drone/missile attack on Ukraine overnight. Reports that it lasted approximately 12 hours. The cruse missiles suffered heavy losses, while the drones managed to get quite a few through. Reports that mostly civilian targets were hit.

On the ground, continued reported moderately high Russian casualties. Now for well over a week they have been over 1000 per day (with a few exceptions). The high tank kill numbers are interesting, the highest in quiet some time. Potential evidence of increasing Russian aggressive actions. No evidence that any Russian offensive has started, but likely reflects attempts by Russian forces to improve their tactical positions and prepare for an offensive before the mud season hits.

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Moldova/Transnistria -

National elections today pitting pro-Eu and pro-Russian elements.

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Poland –

Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces: Due to the activity of Russian long-range air forces conducting strikes on Ukrainian territory, Polish and allied air forces have begun operating in our airspace. In accordance with applicable procedures, the Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces has activated the forces and resources at his disposal. Duty fighter pairs have been scrambled, and ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have reached the highest level of readiness.

These assets have already stood down and there were no reports of Russian drone/cruise missile penetration into Polish airspace.

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ISRAEL –
Threat Level WATCH Ongoing - Apr 24, 2025

Key overnight developments -

- Reports of Trump’s hostage / ceasefire proposal reportedly leaked.

——— GAZA FRONT / HAMAS ———————————

Hamas in an official statement: We have not received any new proposals from the mediators. Negotiations have been suspended since the failed assassination attempt on September 9 in Doha. We emphasize our willingness to examine any proposal that comes from the mediators in a positive and responsible manner, while preserving the national rights of our people.

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IDF: The Israeli air force has struck some 140 targets in the Gaza Strip over the past day, as ground forces from three divisions continue to advance on Gaza City.

The Golani Brigade has killed a Hamas group using RPGs in a drone strike.

The 98th Division has tightened its grip on Gaza City, while in the south the Gaza Division has killed more militants and destroyed infrastructure.

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Trump’s proposal key components incluede all hostages released within 48 hours, thousands of hamas prisoners released, disarmament and removal of hamas personnel and leadership.

———“ISLAMIC RESISTANCE” ———————————

Shipping in the Red Sea region hasn’t been attacked by the Houthis for several weeks now (knock on wood). Companies will still consider it dangerous though and most traffic will continue to be diverted around Africa.

——— ASSESSMENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS ————————-

I’m not holding much hope that Hamas will accept Trump’s proposal. They see themselves as winning given last week’s recognition of a Palestinian “state” in the UN. This will further cause them to try to hold onto hostages for a longer period. Israel is likely to support Trump’s proposal as it achieves most of the goals they have for Gaza. Another aspect is enforcement. Hamas, like Hezbollah in Lebanon, will work to keep fighters in Gaza and rehab remaining tunnels / bunkers with stores of weapons and munitions. With no force to go one by one through those left in Gaza to ensure their departure, things will devolve into what Israel is doing in Lebanon - continued pinpoint attacks to take out Hamas and facilities as they are identified. Of course Hamas will cry over the naked Israeli aggression and start the shooting all over again (also why they won’t want to release all hostages up front).

So, in the near term, bit by bit Gaza City will be rubbled and Hamas cleared by Israeli forces.

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Iran –
Threat Level - ADVISORY July 17, 2025

Iran has increased construction at a mysterious underground site in the months since the United States and Israel attacked its nuclear facilities, indicating that Tehran has not completely stopped work on its weapons program and may be carefully rebuilding, according to a review of satellite images and independent analysis by the Washington Post. The ongoing work is taking place at a site called Mount Machoos, where Iranian engineers have dug tunnels deep into the Zagros mountain range - about a kilometer and a half south of the Natanz nuclear complex.
(The Washington Post)

OBSERVATION - This location would serve very nicely as an underground test site for a nuclear weapon. This raises a question - did Iran manage to super secretly produce enough fissionable (90%) uranium for a weapon and store it away safe and without identification during the 12-day war with Israel?

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The E3 (the United Kingdom, France, and Germany) reimposed UN Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on Iran on September 27 despite a last-ditch Iranian effort to delay the snapback mechanism. The E3 rejected Iran’s offer to immediately grant International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors full access to the Natanz Nuclear Facility in return for the UNSC adopting a Russian-Chinese resolution to extend the snapback mechanism’s deadline by six months.

The snapback mechanism is being activated, and six Security Council resolutions adopted between 2006 and 2010 will once again take effect. These sanctions include:

• An arms embargo.
• A ban on uranium enrichment and reprocessing.
• A prohibition on launching ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads, engaging in related activities, or transferring associated technology.
• Freezing Iranian assets worldwide and banning the entry of Iranian individuals and companies into various countries.
• Authorization for states to inspect aircraft and ships belonging to Iranian airlines and shipping companies to ensure they are not carrying prohibited goods.

OBSERVATION - If properly enforced, these sanctions will seriously hurt Iran.

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Venezuela - Threat Level - ADVISORY Sept 4, 2025

NBC reports the U.S. is preparing potential military strike options against drug-related targets inside Venezuela. This development signals a possible escalation of U.S. counter-narcotics operations in the region, highlighting Washington’s concern over Venezuela’s role as a transit hub for narcotics and its ties to criminal networks. Any such strike would carry significant geopolitical risk, potentially provoking a response from Caracas and its allies, including Cuba, Russia, and Iran, while also impacting regional stability across Latin America.

OBSERVATION - The collection of US military assets opposite of Venezuela are overkill for just nailing narco boats smuggling drugs into the US. F35s, Marine Battalion and Special Ops along with a snoot full of sea launched cruise missiles speak otherwise.

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Misc of Note –

Two major hurricanes are threatening the southeast US. Freepers there should be prepared to evacuate as necessary, take action as required and activate emergency comms networks.

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Right...I am looking at that.

Putin used to launch 12 bombers for these types of attacks. After Spiderweb, he can only use 6 bombers.