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In The Mailbox: 05.07.26 : The Other McCain
Posted on | May 8, 2026 | No Comments — compiled by Wombat-socho Oh, crap, not againSilicon Valley et Hamas delenda sunt. h/t @Tiffanyfong on X OVER THE TRANSOM357 Magnum: Germany Clearly Needs More Vehicle Control – the Leipzig AttackDoug Ross…
Vatican and State Department stress solid ties after Rubio’s fence-mending visit over Trump attacks
The Vatican raised the “need to work tirelessly in favor of peace” in talks Thursday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who came to Rome on a fence-mending visit after President Donald Trump’s criticisms of Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war.…
The Vatican’s pro-life body has lost its way
The Catholic Church’s prohibition on the use of contraception is clear and unchanging, yet the tragic demise of the Vatican academy tasked with examining such matters is so great that its president remains unable to say whether he agrees with…
Beyond conversion: Newman’s forgotten priority
St. John Henry Newman is frequently remembered as the great convert of the 19th century; far less attention has been paid to the fact that he was also among the most perceptive critics of how conversion itself is pursued, measured and – one…
Israeli military investigates soldier’s act against Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
Israel’s military has said it’s investigating an Israeli soldier who was photographed smoking and placing another cigarette on the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in occupied southern Lebanon. The picture was said to have been taken in the…
The Catholic Church’s American Moment
This year is special for American Catholics in two ways. First, there’s the upcoming 250th birthday of the American Republic on July 4, 2026. But there’s another anniversary to celebrate. Today is the first anniversary of the election of Leo…
Trump Says U.S. Forces ‘Incinerated’ Iranian Drones During Strait Of Hormuz Clash
President Donald Trump declared Thursday that U.S. forces “incinerated” Iranian drones and destroyed multiple attack boats after American destroyers came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The dramatic confrontation marked one of the most…
WaPo Satellite Analysis: Iran Hit More Than 225 U.S. Military Assets Across Region Through Mid-April
Iranian airstrikes that were launched to retaliate for the unprovoked U.S.-Israeli attack on the country have hit almost 230 U.S. military assets across the region, a review of satellite imagery by The Washington Post shows.The damage, the Post…
Planned Parenthood Says Unborn Baby “Looks Similiar to Dryer Lint”
Planned Parenthood is drawing sharp criticism from pro-life advocates after comparing an unborn baby in early pregnancy to dryer lint. The crass comparison came in a blog post aimed at women who have taken abortion pills. In an April 10 post…
“Israeli Lobby” Spends $10 Million to Defeat Massie
A House primary race that is threatening to become the most expensive in Kentucky history has become a battle between neocon megadonors and an emerging right-wing/libertarian coalition.Republican Rep. Thomas Massie told podcaster Tucker Carlson…