There are a number of stories I’m following today, but none that warrant their own piece. So, here they are in no particular order.
We’ll start off in Israel where Iranian proxies are taking credit for a drone strike on the home of the Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu. Bibi being Bibi released a statement within hours of the strike. Watch:
For those who think it’s just bluster because he was nowhere near Caesarea when the strike happened, you’re wrong. Bibi was a member of Sayeret Matkal, the IDF equivalent of the SAS, for 5 years attaining the rank of Captain.
It is being reported that Kamala skipped the Al Smith dinner because of its connection to the Archdiocese of New York and the Catholic Church. Apparently it had to do with the Church being pro-life. It may also be related to her campaign’s Muslim outreach. Regardless, it was an unforced error on her part, as some 20% of the adult population in the US are at least nominally Catholic including this editor.
Then there is this clip. Someone shouted out ‘Christ is King” at a Harris rally and she responded with this:
Full disclosure, while this editor was raised Catholic and still attends St. Brigid’s nearly every week, he is not all that religious as it were. However, the kind of anti Christianity rhetoric coming from the Kamala camp is astounding to me, especially given the numbers.
The MLB Playoffs continue. As of Saturday morning, here’s where we stand. The New York Yankees are up 3-1 over the Cleveland Indians Guardians in the best of seven ALCS. Game 5 starts shortly after 8 EDT at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
In the senior circuit, the Los Angeles Dodgers lead the New York Metropolitans 3-2. Game six starts at 8:08 pm EDT tomorrow. Regardless of who wins their respective leagues, the World Series is scheduled to start on the 25th of October.
Y’all know who I’m rooting for. . .
The fine folks in western NC are still suffering from the effects of hurricane Helene almost a month ago. The issue now is that winter is coming. Fortunately, there aren’t any white walkers to deal with, only cold and inclement weather.
If you feel the need to donate, I highly recommend Samaritan’s Purse. That particular charity is based in Boone NC and has an incredible track record.
Finally, there are 17 days till election day. If you can vote early in your state, please do so. You never know what could happen between now and November 5th.
Try to convince someone you know to vote. Hell, try to convince everyone you know to vote. Offer to take them to the polling place.
And for God’s sake do not listen to anyone who says your vote doesn’t count or there are issues with the process so don’t bother. You NEED to vote. This needs to be too big to steal.