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Habemus Papam!

Habemus Papam!

| April 26, 2025 | 25 Comments

Habemus Papam! (We have a Pope!) – well, not really. No doubt all the Church potentates will See (sorry) their way to name a new Holy Father in due time. What we got here is even rarer – it looks like the Navy has finally found a mission for which the Littoral Combat Ships – […]

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Daily FGS

Daily FGS

| April 26, 2025 | 9 Comments

M1 Garand Teen charged after woman shot in Frayser carjacking by: David Royer UPDATE: Police said Thursday that a 16-year old had been arrested in this case and charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder, Attempted Carjacking, Employment of a Firearm During the commission of a Dangerous Felony (2X), and Handgun Possession Prohibited. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A […]

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Weekend Open Thread

Weekend Open Thread

| April 25, 2025 | 105 Comments

The things that people would do to get points and social media engagement. A recent “fad” on X involves a woman lamenting the fact that she just turned 50 and is celebrating alone. Other ages are used, but the statements are nearly identical. A whole bunch of people jump on the thread and “simp” for […]

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DNC Chair: No DNC officer should attempt to influence primary election outcome

DNC Chair: No DNC officer should attempt to influence primary election outcome

| April 25, 2025 | 22 Comments

Ken Martin, chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), said that no DNC officer should try to influence the Democratic primary election outcomes. The DNC will not favor either the incumbent or the challenger during the primaries; they can’t simultaneously be referee and player. David Hogg appeared to be the intended recipient of this message […]

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Judge blocks parts of President Donald Trump’s elections order

Judge blocks parts of President Donald Trump’s elections order

| April 25, 2025 | 11 Comments

A judge partially blocks parts of President Donald Trump’s executive order related to elections. Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, a U.S. District Judge, granted Democrats and voting rights groups’ requests to stop the citizenship requirement. Also blocked was the part of the order requiring public assistance enrollees to have their citizenship reviewed before receiving a federal voter registration […]

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Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow military transgender ban

Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow military transgender ban

| April 25, 2025 | 6 Comments

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow the military to enforce the transgender ban while the related case is heard. This ban was put on hold by a lower court pending hearing of the case. This process could take months before a final decision is made. The administration argued that the ban should […]

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Valor Friday

Valor Friday

| April 25, 2025 | 4 Comments

Today I present something a bit different. If you haven’t discovered the YouTube Yarnhub channel, you’re missing out. They do 3D animated military history videos that are overall very good. A recent video highlighted the actions of Andrew Mynarski. He was a Royal Canadian Air Force airman who was mortally wounded when his Lancaster bomber […]

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VA Home Benefit Cancelled

VA Home Benefit Cancelled

| April 25, 2025 | 16 Comments

VA to Terminate Home Loan Relief Program Veterans across the country are grappling with unexpected changes in their benefits and support systems, as recent reports indicate significant shifts in VA programs. These alterations have left many veterans confused and uncertain about their future, with some facing a sudden loss of crucial assistance. In a move […]

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