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A major earthquake struck Nepal today, killing at least 1,300 people and reducing much of Kathmandu to rubble. The same quake caused an avalanche on Mt. Everest that killed at least ten climbers at a base camp.
In other news, three suicide bombers for the Islamic State struck a border crossing between Iraq and Jordan, killing at least four Iraqi border guards.
A grab-bag of graphics, hitting on Hillary, dinging the Democrats.
Editorial graphics and news links for today.
Vic decides what's worth addressing and what's not, starting here today.
"…On this day in 1898 the US declared war on Spain beginning the Spanish-American war.…"
Pete stands up for truth, justice, and the good old American Way.
"…As promised.her is the official police mugshot of the OFG(Old Fart’s Gang).If you see any of them,do not attempt to apprehend(or comprehend,as the case may be)…just walk away slowly or risk being assaulted with rants about a byegone era when families ate meals together,dad had a job and mom took care of the kids and the house.…"
Like fingernails on a blackboard, cartoons and graphics that make you laugh as you cringe.
Vic won't let his boundless optimism affect his news reporting!
"…On this day in 1967 American General William Westmoreland said in a news conference that the enemy had gained support in the United States that gives him hope that he can win politically that which he cannot win militarily.…"
Pete's list of links and lunkheads for today.
"…We’re old….we don’t have time to worry about political correctness…."
Vic's been up, gathering the news for you while you slept.
"…On this day in 1985 Coca Cola released New Coke. It was pulled three months later. …"
Today's collection of Pistol Pete vs the Tyrants. Pete's ahead, by a mile.
"…Once you understand how the game is played you can nearly always predict the outcome of any situation.…
Pete's on top of the latest, early today.
"Normally this isn’t posted until after I’ve had my morning nap… I’m still awake because I had three cups of coffee that was strong enough to strip paint.…"
The Islamic State has released another video that purports to show the massacre of thirty people on the seashore in Libya. The victims, who were beheaded or shot, appear to be Ethiopian Christians.
In other news, Norway’s Labour Party has voted to recognize “Palestine”.
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The Guardian: Two more migrant boats issue distress calls in Mediterranean…
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Yesterday's funnies are still funny today.
Vic drags the news together and sets it alight for your edutainment.
"…On this day in 1999 Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 13 people and injured 21 others before committing suicide at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado. …"
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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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