The story behind the daring rescue of US airman behind enemy lines...

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"When the news first broke that two American airmen had gone down after Iranian forces shot them down, it felt like a gut punch. Thankfully, one was recovered quickly, which gave people a little room to breathe, but the other guy was still out there, alone, behind enemy lines, somewhere in hostile territory with the clock ticking.

"When an American serviceman is stranded in enemy country, every single minute matters. And what made this situation even scarier is that while our military is racing one way, the enemy is racing the other. We were trying to get to our man first. The Iranians were trying to do the exact same thing.

"For what seemed like a lifetime, Americans were left wondering whether this would end in heartbreak or one of those ghastly online executions we’d see during the Gulf War. But thankfully, we didn’t have to worry for too long. Because on Easter Sunday, the message came through. We got our guy back.

"President Trump published a post, telling the country that against the odds, after all the uncertainty and danger, an American serviceman had been pulled out alive.

“WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Office Members, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is SAFE and SOUND!” – President Donald J. Trump 

Democrats after finding out the pilot is safe: pic.twitter.com/xt8VMh1XV1

— Rapidsloth (@Rapidsloth_) April 5, 2026

The White House:

  “WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Office Members, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is SAFE and SOUND!” – President Donald J. Trump 

. . . "And suddenly what felt like a nightmare turned into one of the most remarkable rescue stories ever.

"What went on behind the scenes to make sure that stranded airman did not fall into enemy hands before America could reach him is remarkable.

"But big kudos to the pilot. He knew exactly what to do when everything went ugly. In the middle of chaos, he did what he was trained to do, and that gave our military the time and space it needed to bring him home.

"And suddenly what felt like a nightmare turned into one of the most remarkable rescue stories ever.

"What went on behind the scenes to make sure that stranded airman did not fall into enemy hands before America could reach him is remarkable.

"But big kudos to the pilot. He knew exactly what to do when everything went ugly. In the middle of chaos, he did what he was trained to do, and that gave our military the time and space it needed to bring him home." . . .

Texas Democratic Party Joins with the Soros-Backed Texas Majority PAC to Launch “Blue Texas”

 Beware of all the Californians moving to Texas. Tunnel Dweller included.

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Soros to Continue Massive Texas Spending - The Texas Voice.   

• The Soros-funded Texas Majority PAC has teamed with the Texas Democratic Party for an initiative called “Blue Texas”
• Soros and political committees associated with him spent over $14 million in Texas during the 2024 election cycle
• Texans for Lawsuit Reform and its sister organization, the Judicial Fairness PAC, led the way in spending to assist Republicans in the 2024 general election, spending over $25.5 million

"New York-based leftist megadonor George Soros appears to be gearing up to spend big in Texas once again in 2026 with the launch of the “Blue Texas” initiative by the Texas Democratic Party and the Soros-funded Texas Majority PAC. 

"According to campaign finance data from the Texas Ethics Commission, Soros personally donated over $10.6 million to Democratic Party organizations and left-wing political action committees in Texas during the 2024 election cycle, $6.45 million of which went to the Texas Majority PAC. Soros has also given the Texas Majority PAC at least $1 million so far this year. 

"In addition to Soros’ personal contributions, national political committees tied to Soros, such as Democracy PAC, Democracy PAC II, and AB PAC, also spent significant sums in Texas during the 2024 election cycle. Democracy PAC donated $200,000 to the Texas Democratic Party last year, while Democracy PAC II donated $750,000 to the Texas Majority PAC and $600,000 to the First Tuesday PAC during the 2024 election cycle. AB PAC donated $2.175 million to the Texas Majority PAC last year. 

"These figures likely only reflect a portion of Soros’ spending to influence elections in Texas, as he is widely known to be a major donor to a variety of leftist non-profit organizations that are not required to disclose contributions." . . .   More here: Soros to Continue Massive Texas Spending - The Texas Voice

Cheering for the Enemy

 J.R. Dunn - American Thinker  

"Media hysteria over the downing of a single U.S. aircraft has become a commonplace schtick in coverage of American wars over the past three decades."

. . . "The most recent incident before this weekend involved an F-35 Lightning II, a much more advanced stealth fighter, which was struck by Iranian antiaircraft on March 19. Although widely reported to have been shot down, the plane was only damaged and succeeded in flying back to a friendly airfield.

"Once again, the wails arose from medialand: stealth was history, the Iranians had our number, etc., etc. In truth, the plane had been hit by a heat-seeking missile and not by a radar homer at all. Like any other jet aircraft, an F-35 generates a lot of heat, which can be tracked by any infrared seeker. Stealth, which subverts radar, can’t help with that.

"As this piece is being drafted, word has come down that the WSO of the downed F-15 has been rescued by Special Forces troops after a dramatic battle with IRGC forces. A fine gift on this Easter morn.

"Not that the Left, within the media or out, is going to appreciate it. That’s not what they want. They want American aircraft downed by the bushel. They want Navy ships ablaze in the Gulf. They want our troops captured, battered by mobs, and tortured. But if they can’t get that, they’ll do their best with the occasional aircraft downing.

"We haven’t heard the last aircraft shootdown frenzy."   More...

Gruesome Newsom

 

Dark Angel: Gavin Gump

Infidel Bloggers   "Gavin Newsom is hiring a New York PR firm to sell California — ahead of his likely presidential bid — at a cost to taxpayers of $19 million.

Why does California need outside help? After all, as Newsom likes to remind us, the state is one of the largest economies on earth.

"But the governor’s actual record could be a problem for his presidential bid. Hence his familiar solution: To portray California as a vibrant economy, and to counter “myths driven by misinformation and political rhetoric.” . . .

"US News places California, despite the tech boom, as 42nd in fiscal health among the states. The state’s Legislative Analyst Office projects continued operating deficits through 2028.

"The rich and ultra-rich — many of whom are already leaving — are all that stands between the state and fiscal disaster. Without their outrageous income, the whole system tilts toward failure.

"One reason for this dependence lies in the sad fact that the income outlook for the rest of the population is far from bright.

"Newsom’s neo-feudal California has hemorrhaged 1.6 million above-average-paying jobs in the past decade, more than twice as many as any other state. It has created five times as many low-wage as high-wage jobs."

Bruce Springsteen slammed as 'traitor' after ripping America during Minneapolis concert rant.

Fox News

. . . "Springsteen’s remarks quickly reverberated beyond the arena, sparking sharp criticism from some fans and social media users who took issue with both his message and his platform.

"What a [sic] elites self righteous POS," one user wrote on X. "I regret ever buying this lowlifes music. He talks about the middle class as his roots while living and acting as the ,'KING'. Go kiss Bidens a-- traitor..."

"I've seen Bruce 10x I can't support any of this message when tickets are 1,000 dollars," another user commented. "Get over yourself man."

"Billionaire who charges $800 for concert tickets claims to represent working class Americans," another user wrote.

"Another concert, another political rant. People came for the music, not a lecture." . . .

Bruce Springsteen warns America is in 'dark times' at Minneapolis concert | Fox News

KBJ Angry Dissent After Unable to Convert Any Other Justice To Her Side in Conversion Therapy Case

 William A. Jacobson: Legal Insurrection 

 "Her dissents have an air to them of lashing out of anger, of vindictiveness, of demeaning her colleagues. And I don’t really know what’s going on there. I can’t judge the interpersonal relationships, but I do think it’s fair to say that Brown Jackson’s dissents have gone off the rails" 

"I appeared on The Tony Katz Show to discuss the Supreme Court 8-1 Conversion Therapy ruling and particularly the blistering 35-page solo dissent by Ketanji Brown Jackson in which she lashed out at the majority, calling their decision “unprincipled.”

"Here’s the write up at Tony’s website:

"The Supreme Court’s recent decision on Colorado’s conversion therapy ban has left many wondering about the implications for free speech and the role of the judiciary. Tony Katz is joined by William Jacobson, a Cornell Law professor and the mind behind LegalInsurrection.com, to break down the case and its significance.

The Supreme Court’s eight-to-one decision, with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting, has sparked heated debate about the limits of government power and the protection of individual rights. As William Jacobson explains, “This was a case in which Colorado passed the law banning broadly speaking, conversion therapy. The only part of that that’s before the court is whether that conversion therapy can be banned if it’s merely words, if it’s merely talking.” The court made it clear that if the law involved physical conduct, such as abduction or medication, it might be upheld, but the issue at hand was the prohibition on therapists expressing a particular viewpoint.

The case raises important questions about the balance between government regulation and individual freedom of speech. As Jacobson notes, “This was meant not to cure physical abuses or medical abuses. It was meant to regulate viewpoints. You can talk about it with them, but you can’t hold a certain viewpoint.” The court’s decision highlights the tension between the government’s desire to protect its citizens and the need to safeguard individual rights and freedoms.

One of the most striking aspects of the case is Justice Brown Jackson’s dissent, which has been widely criticized for its tone and content. Jacobson describes it as “vindictive” and “petty,” with Brown Jackson attacking her colleagues in a way that’s “embarrassing” and “unusual.” As Jacobson puts it, “She’s I saw somebody refer to it on Twitter, so it’s not my original idea, but basically what she’s done is she has turned her dissenting opinions into the equivalent of blog posts that it’s you know, opinionated and attacking people.”

The implications of this case go beyond the specifics of conversion therapy. As Jacobson notes, “When Brown Jackson approaches it, she seems to find the political result that she wants, and that’s why it seems to be inconsistent.” The case highlights the challenges of navigating complex issues and the importance of considering multiple perspectives. As we explore the intricacies of this case and its broader implications, we’re joined by William Jacobson, a leading expert on the Supreme Court and its decisions."  Full article here...

How a US F-15 Jet Was Shot Down & it's Pilot Rescued

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“NATO will never be the same” – The Right Scoop

 New York Times draws scorn for bungling meaning of NATO in headline: 'How embarrassing and sad'

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  "JUST IN: President Trump PUMMELS the New York Times after they called NATO the “North AMERICAN Treaty Organization” “The Failing New York Times, whose lack of credibility, and their constant Fake News attacks on your favorite President, ME, has caused its circulation to absolutely PLUMMET, referred to our severely weakened and extremely unreliable “partner,” NATO, as the North American Treaty Organization.” “The correct name is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization – A very interesting mistake! The hiring and educational standards have gone way down at the NYT. Bring back, “ALL THE NEWS THAT’S FIT TO PRINT” and, Make America Great Again!” – Eric Daugherty
• When this is over, the western part of NATO will never be the same. Spain, England, France and Italy have sold us out, as they too often have a history of doing. Eastern European nations are the heart of NATO. They spend money on defense, know how to fight and love the US. France particularly deserves fault and blame. From supporting China and Russia at the UN to denying Americans overflight rights, they’re doing what they’ve always done – showing weakness, while cutting deals with terrorists. (The reason the US has a Marine Corps and Navy is unlike France, we refused to pay a ransom to the Barbary Pirates. France is always happy to cut a deal.) Wars have unintended consequences as nations show their true colors. NATO will never be the same, and Western European weakness and acquiescence is the cause. – Ari Fleisher
• It was fascinating to watch the reactions to that fake New York Times headline misnaming NATO. As one would have expected, leftists and other apologists ranged from “they were tired” to “just an innocent mistake” to “I feel so bad for the editor.” But the reactions on the right were far more varied, from “that’s sloppy,” to “their newsrooms are staffed with morons,” to “nothing about this is accidental,” and everything in between. It’s easy to overlook, but calling NATO the North American Treaty Organization was the entire premise of the story. Without that, there would have been no story at all, which makes any innocent explanation impossible to swallow. So of course it was not an accident. Perhaps it was not total fraud in the sense of hoping no one would notice, but it was certainly performative fraud. In law, it would be called reckless disregard for the truth. The pattern is always the same. They are so consumed by their hatred of Trump that they convince themselves whatever is bad for Trump must be true, thereby satisfying both their audience and their own ego. – Hans M

It looks like President Trump may pull the United States out of NATO because of Europe’s abject refusal to support him in taking out the IRGC terrorist regime in Iran. Ukraine will soon become their problem to deal with and not his. “I don’t need Congress for that decision.” . . .

“NATO will never be the same” – The Right Scoop

The Mysterious Solitude of Christ in His Passion and Death on the Cross

 The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

In some faiths the Cross emblem has Jesus still attached to it; others show an empty Cross representing the Messiah as risen from the dead; His work is finished. TD

. . . "Christ praying in the most agonizing solitude in the Garden of Olives — his disciples had fallen asleep. He was also alone in the unjust and savage trial. He carried the cross alone, with only Simon of Cyrene to help him. He was alone during the scourging, and alone at the end, atop the cross; although it must be acknowledged that the presence of the Virgin Mary — and Saint John and the holy women — was more numerous than any human crowd.

"On the cross, Jesus knew himself to be so alone that he even stopped addressing men with words for the first time. It is true that he spoke to the good thief and to the Virgin Mary and her disciple, but the rest of the words spoken on the Cross seemed destined for Heaven, as if they were no longer of this world. Even his “I thirst” can be interpreted only as the final step in fulfilling his promise; but it is to God the Father that he asks why He has abandoned him, to whom he asks forgiveness for his executioners, and to whom he speaks to entrust his spirit into His hands.

"It is as if, at that crucial moment in the history of salvation, what truly mattered was now only between the Son and the Father. Even so, Jesus has not forgotten humanity; for each and every one of them, he is receiving this pain. So when a soldier offers him a sponge soaked in vinegar, he drinks from it; it is his silent way of accepting such a pious service in the midst of his agony.

"His cries, his gestures, and his words are already reaching Heaven, at the moment of the consummation of the greatest of sorrows, the greatest of injustices, the great sin that suddenly shrouded the earth in darkness; a sin that, moreover, was also yours and mine." . . . Full article here...

A blue-eyed Jesus is anachronistic, but at least he wasn't blonde in this video. TD

From space, Artemis II astronauts remember their Creator as they orbit on Easter

 Monica Showalter - American Thinker

"The astronauts look upon their place in the universe with humility toward their Creator, just as previous astronauts did.

"A spectacular double rescue in Iran. And the great news of American astronauts once again orbiting the moon.

"It's great to be an American again.

"And like the Founders invoking their Creator in America's Founding documents, on Easter Sunday, the American astronauts once again look to God as they sojourn in space.

"Yesterday, or perhaps today as space travel goes, one of the astronauts, Artemis II mission pilot Victor Glover spoke of God and God's connection to all humanity as he looked to the blue jewel of Earth:

"According to Space.com

: "You guys are talking to us because we're in a spaceship really far from Earth, but you're on a spaceship called Earth that was created to give us a place to live in the universe," Glover said." . . .

Apollo 8's Christmas Eve 1968 Message   "Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon, entered lunar orbit on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 1968. That evening, the astronauts--Commander Frank Borman, Command Module Pilot Jim Lovell, and Lunar Module Pilot William Anders--held a live broadcast from lunar orbit, in which they showed pictures of the Earth and moon as seen from their spacecraft. They ended the broadcast with the crew taking turns reading from the book of Genesis."

The best news: The second airman has been rescued. UPDATED

Andrea Widburg - American Thinker

"This Passover and Easter season is a time of rescue, liberation, rebirth, and great hope. Here, in the non-religious realm, I cannot think of anything more aligned with this special season than yesterday’s rescue of the weapons systems officer.

"Events unfolded on Friday, when a lucky Iranian shot hit a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet, manned by a pilot and a weapons systems officer (WSO). (Contrary to what ill-informed media outlets are saying, this was not a sign that the U.S. and Israel lack air supremacy over Iran. Even with complete air supremacy, it is still possible for an enemy to get lucky.)" . . .

. . . "For the left to pretend that our troops are victims is delusional, as well as demeaning and infantilizing to the men involved. They’ve taken on this risk and, when all goes well, they’ve had an adventure, something young boys were once taught to crave.

"And today, patriotic Americans celebrate that, after a harrowing adventure, everyone made it safely home.

"UPDATE: This tweet has more detailed information, for those who are interested"

The WSO evaded Iranian forces for more than 24 hours, at one point hiking up a 7,000ft ridgeline, a senior U.S. military official said. U.S. attack aircraft dropped bombs and opened fire on Iranian convoys to keep them away from the area where the airman was hiding. As U.S. Special Forces converged on the downed airman, they fired their weapons to keep Iranian forces away from the rescue site, but did not engage in a firefight with the Iranians.

In a final twist after the officer was rescued, two transport planes that would carry the commandos and the airmen to safety got stuck at a remote base in Iran. Commanders decided to fly in three new planes to extract all the U.S. military personnel and the airman, and they blew up the two disabled planes rather than have them fall into the hands of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

 Full article here

BREAKING: Iranian civilians in Dehdasht are reportedly blocking the streets to prevent Islamic regime forces from searching for the second pilot.
Iranian people are amazing. pic.twitter.com/HnjXTHdQec

— Dr. Maalouf ‏ (@realMaalouf) April 5, 2026

What are you doing here? Thief- “The man on the middle cross said I could come” Alistair Begg

 Alistair Begg - The Man on the Middle Cross

"This is a great way to explain Christianity and the afterlife to a non believer. None of us are good enough to go to Heaven, but by the Grace of Jesus, we can. He is the bridge between us and God. What a great way to start the day! Look to the cross, as a self check. Everyday is a new one. He has us all here, at this time, for a reason. He chose us all to be here, right now. Amen." Comment to this video