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Israel's Yom Kippur Peppered with Hundreds of Hezbollah Rockets As Jewish Israelis marked the Day of Atonement and the start of the Jewish New Year, Lebanese Hezbollah terrorists spent the day firing at and trying to kill Israelis. Israel's Foreign Ministry noted that, while Jews in Israel marked Yom Kippur, Islamic terrorists took the opportunity to launch yet another of their constant attacks on Israeli civilians. "On the holiest holiday for the Jewish people, approx. 320 projectiles were fired from Lebanon by Hezbollah toward Israeli civilians. This should tell you everything you need to know about our enemies," the Foreign Ministry posted. [...] https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2024/10/13/israels-yom-kippur-peppered-with-100s-of-hezbollah-rockets-n4933286

Third Trump Assassination Attempt Thwarted Authorities thwarted a possible third assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on Saturday when local law enforcement apprehended a man in possession of firearms and counterfeit entry passes outside his rally in Coachella Valley, California. The suspect was detained roughly a mile from the rally site, where police discovered he had a fraudulent entry pass, a loaded shotgun, a handgun, and a high-capacity magazine. "We probably stopped another assassination attempt," Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco told the New York Post. [...] https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2024/10/13/third-trump-assassination-attempt-thwarted-n4933300

Wow. Vance. Just wow. ~~~~~~~~~~~ JD Vance Destroys ABC News Anchor for Downplaying Immigrant Gang Violence Sen. JD Vance appeared on ABC's "This Week" Sunday morning, during which Martha Raddatz attempted to downplay concerns about Venezuelan gangs taking over apartment complexes in Aurora, Colo. It did not go well for Raddatz. The conversation took a turn when Raddatz tried to brush off the issue by labeling it as "a handful of apartment complexes," but Vance wasn't having any of it. At the heart of the exchange was Raddatz's pushback on Donald Trump's remarks about violent gangs in American communities, which the mayor of Aurora, Colorado, has downplayed. Raddatz couldn't quite get her narrative straight, however. "He's making these statements that the mayor is flat out disputing," Raddatz said of Trump. But Vance, quick to catch the spin, responded: [...] https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2024/10/13/jd-vance-destroys-abc-news-anchor-for-downplaying-immigrant-gang-violence-n4933293

This issue isn't being widely talked about, except for Gov. Half-Whitmer's mockery. This is a good piece. Comments? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Egregious" And "Unprecedented," Says Former RNC Chairman And Vatican Ambassador About Dems' Anti-Catholicism [...] the Harris Campaign seems set on attacking Christians, particularly Catholic Christians, in the most obnoxious and vile manner. It's gotten so bad that Jim Nicholson, who formerly held the posts of Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Republican National Committee chairman, and Ambassador to the Vatican, is now speaking out about the pervasive anti-Catholicism of the current Democratic Party, which he calls "egregious" and "unprecedented." Echoing another Republican leader, Newt Gingrich, who, he noted in an interview, "is calling Kamala Harris the most anti-Catholic presidential candidate in 150 years," Nicholson asked, "What are Americans to think except that the Democratic Party is deeply troubled in mind and spirit about Catholicism?" Nicholson's comments are not the kind of non-story to which Americans are used. No "Always Trumper" or surrogate for the campaign simply saying what everyone knows he'd say, Nicholson has been involved in politics while largely staying out of the limelight [...] https://amac.us/newsline/society/egregious-and-unprecedented-says-former-rnc-chairman-and-vatican-ambassador-about-dems-anti-catholicism/

Happy Columbus Day to almost all, si man! Happy St. Patrick's Day in Poland, oj tak!

From the OP's timeline, it appears that the country is Ethiopia. All else equal, this doesn't bode well for the potential granting of a tourist visa. Strong ties to home plus a good travel history (a record of traveling to other countries and returning) would be crucial, but still without guarantees.

If your fiance's unemployment situation persists, be aware that the consulates can extend petition validity in 4-month increments for up to a year. Some will do this automatically, but it's best to request it in writing. Put your A-number in the subject line of your e-mail. Everyone here hopes for a speedy and happy resolution.

If true, great news. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hezbollah fleeing Israeli ground assault without putting up a fight Hezbollah militants are fleeing southern Lebanon, offering limited resistance to the Israeli ground invasion. Fighters are said to have "left the area" without demonstrating "meaningful defensive operations", according to the Institute of the Study of War (ISW), a major conflict think tank. Sources in Israel told The Telegraph that months of pre-invasion raids into Lebanon had helped push some of the group northwards, while the bombing campaign and pager attacks were also forcing some to flee. But the ISW said it was surprised by evidence from the early stages of the invasion showing an unwillingness to confront and fight Israeli troops. A report by the Washington-based think tank said: [...] https://www.yahoo.com/news/hezbollah-fleeing-israeli-ground-assault-120556223.html

She wouldn't give a poop about anyone's faith, honestly.

Si, man. Supposed to approach 100 F. in my parts on Monday...

Outlaws and martyrs are greatly improved by death.

That was mighty cool, indeed.

Thrilling Sunday report, see man: Mama T-B. didn't yell much at us during our visit, visit Two Guys senior she man man. Lunch for Mini-B. was some chicken tortilla soup and 2 desserts at Mama T-B.'s, ingest wee man. Lunch for us was a piece of carrot cake at Mama T-B.'s, ingest we man. Watched football back at the casa, watch Two Guys man. Two bowls of Costco popcorn were consumed, ingest Two Guys man. This tallied to Many (2x2x2 +2+1) bowls for the week, quota achieved man. Din-din was PB&J sandwiches with use of the jelly from Saturday's festival, ingest Two Guys man. Watched AFV and mini-hooped with Mini-B., watch and mini-hoop Two Guys man. Ex-Mrs.-T-B. finally showed up, disorganized ex-she man. A lively game of Nerf football was played, play Two Guys and ex-she man man. Mini-B. finally left after a great Two Guys week, bye wee man man. Miu immediately became needy, fruitlessly explain Big Bruddah-less situation to miu we man. All Many LLs were subdued, victorious we man. Warsher has been dished and must be de-dished, domestic we man. It was truly a good Two Guys week, conclude we man. For Monday, we are debating whether to visit formerly favorite large thrift shop for half-off Columbus Day special, debate we man. Party with the rubias tonight nevertheless, cavort we man. And that was/is our thrilling Sunday, report we man.

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Sunday! Time for our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke (this one is especially appropriate for this time of the year): =========================================== AN OUNCE OF BRAIN A man was lying in the hospital, waiting to be the first person in history to receive a brain transplant. A doctor came in and said, "Congratulations! But unfortunately, because this is a new procedure, your insurance isn't going to cover it all. So we're going to give you 3 choices for brains, and you can decide which you can afford." "OK -- what are they?" the man asked. The doctor said, "Well, first, there's engineer brain; that's $100 an ounce. Then there's astrophysicist brain; that will cost you $200 an ounce. Finally, there's politician brain. That's the most expensive, at $1,000 an ounce." The man looked at the doctor, surprised. "That's absurd! Why is the politician brain so expensive?" "Sir, do you have any idea how MANY politicians it takes to get an ounce of brain?"

After Patient Explains He's Thinking Of Voting Kamala, Doctor Gives Prescription For Testosterone Injection COLUMBUS, OH — Local man Devin Rogers received a prescription for immediate, high-dose testosterone injections after confessing to his doctor he was considering voting for Kamala Harris. "I'm afraid you have no testosterone in your body whatsoever, and I suspect you're already peeing sitting down," said Dr. Bonnie Denison, as Rogers nodded in shame. "In short, you've lost your balls, sir. We're gonna do our best to get them back, but it's going to be touch and go." [...] https://babylonbee.com/news/after-patient-explains-hes-thinking-of-voting-kamala-doctor-hands-man-prescription-for-testosterone-injection

They DID have to hire actors... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kamala Campaign Forced To Hire Gay Actors For Ad After Being Unable To Find Any Straight Male Kamala Supporters U.S. — The Kamala campaign was forced to pay gay actors to make a new ad about manliness after unsuccessfully searching the country for four straight male supporters. "Oh, I'm sure they can just act like they're straight," said campaign coordinator Julie Rodriguez. "Just have them sit on trucks and talk about carburetors, I'm sure no one will be the wiser." [...] https://babylonbee.com/news/kamala-campaign-forced-to-hire-gay-actors-for-ad-after-being-unable-to-find-any-straight-male-kamala-supporters

Kamala Greets Latino Crowd With 'Donde Esta La Biblioteca?' LAS VEGAS, NV — Vice President Kamala Harris attended a town hall with Latino voters last night, where she opened by greeting the crowd with "Dónde está la biblioteca?" Wearing a sombrero and carrying maracas, Kamala hoped to make inroads with Latino voters that polls show are set to vote Republican in record numbers. "Ola! Yo quiero Taco Bell!" said Kamala to the crowd, shaking her maracas. "Please-o elect-o me-o, por favor! Haha!!" [...] https://babylonbee.com/news/kamala-greets-latino-crowd-with-donde-esta-la-bibloteca

This is an absolute master class. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WATCH: JD Vance Turns the Tables and Demolishes 'Journalist' Pushing Illegal Immigration JD Vance continues to walk into the lion's den, doing one confrontational interview after another with various mainstream press outlets. The latest occurred in a sitdown with The New York Times, where Vance was peppered with questions about his views on illegal immigration. During a discussion on the topic, Times reporter Lulu Garcia-Navarro brought out an old mainstay among those who support illegal immigration, telling the vice presidential nominee that deportations can't happen because illegal immigrants are needed to build houses. Vance quickly turned the tables on her, though. [...] https://redstate.com/bonchie/2024/10/12/watch-jd-vance-turns-the-tables-on-journalist-pushing-pro-illegal-immigration-talking-points-n2180488

Secret Documents Show Hamas Planned Oct. 7 for Years, Delayed Massacre As They Begged for Allies The New York Times reported Saturday that they had obtained minutes from secret Hamas meetings that were seized by the Israeli military, and they provide some stunning—and concerning—revelations. The intel comes from the minutes of 10 planning meetings by Hamas leaders where they strategized about the October 7 attack on Israel, which they dubbed "the big project." Yahya Sinwar, a leader of the military wing of Hamas, planned the savage assault for over two years. The effort was delayed by over a year, however, as they tried to get other zealots involved: [...] https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2024/10/12/secret-documents-show-hamas-delayed-oct-7-attack-by-a-year-tried-to-get-iran-hezbollah-to-join-in-n2180493

"How many people are we having for dinner tonight, Dear?" asked the cannibal.

She's joined the fight between Bidementia, Kommie, and Timpon for the one functioning brain cell among them.

Thrilling Saturday non-ES report, see man: We were pleased when Mini-B. agreed to a Two Guys outing, make memories together man. Breakfast was at BK* -- in parking lot because BK was being renovated, surprise to us man. *WUOC, financially savvy we man Two Guys then T-B.-mobiled to a "rice festival"* Many miles away, trip-roading Two Guys man. **having nothing to do with rice, no man We had been to this one at least 2 but probably Many years ago, repeat experience man. Parked and were shuttled to event on amazingly luxurious full-sized bus, quite modern man. Paid full price for both tickets, Mini-B. too old by a year man. Thoroughly walked around, investigate Two Guys man. Found vendor selling elderberry products, buy jarred elderberry jelly*** we man. ***for $Many ($2x2x2 +1), definitely expensive side man Mini-B. even wanted to go into some of the antique shops, surprise wee man we man man. Got Mini-B. a blue raspberry lemonade, $Many ($2+2+1) man. Spent a bit over an hour there, weather quite hot man. Returned to T-B.-mobile via shuttle as stated, quite slick man. Mini-B. seemed pleased with the experience, Two Guys man. Stopped at the ESs on way back, q.v. above man. Returned to casa at half-past 2 p.m., about Many (2+2) hours of excursion man. We serviced demanding miu, showered, and siesta'd, si man. Mini-B. returned to his computer games, satisfied wee man. We were both still full from breakfast, sated Two Guys man. Din-din was burnt pork ends and tater tots, ingest Two Guys man. All Many Two Guys din-dins this week were confirmed hits, self-congratulate we man man. Before sunset, played football in back yard, play Two Guys man. At one point, we had a record Many (2x2x2x2x2) consecutive completed passes, impressive man. Yard -- mowed Many (2x2x2 +1) days ago -- looked like it was freshly mowed, no rain since man. The experience was pleasant, bond Two Guys man. We were pleased to have finally gotten Mini-B. out of the casa, victorious we man. The day was one of bonding, bond Two Guys man. It has been a great Two Guys week with Sunday to go, happy we man. Visit to Mama T-B. on Sunday, traditional man. Party with the rubias imminent, cavort we man. And that was/is our thrilling Saturday, report we man.

"You are cordially invited to a Donner party..."