Rule 5 Friday: south of the border edition

Sometimes it’s nice to end the work week by contemplating and appreciating beauty. Especially when we’ve already considered the tragedy of Pearl Harbor, the crushing of a small business by Leviathan, and how we’re all better off on welfare.

So, without further ado and to end the day on a happy note, Public Secrets is happy to  present the most famous weather presenter in all Mexico, Mayte Carranco:

You know, if they want to get me watching local news again…

Hmm… I may have to start a feature on Mexican weather girls.

Related: Rule 5 explained.

President commemorates Pearl Harbor Day

…With a picture of himself:

President Narcissus rides again.

(This may come as a shock to you, sir, but not everything is about you.)

via Twitchy

(Crossposted at Sister Toldjah)

Pearl Harbors then and now

In the last surprise attack on American soil before 9/11, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor:

The end of the USS Arizona

(Credit: Aviation History)

My grandfather was a Petty Officer aboard the USS Nevada during the battle. Below are a couple of pictures of his ship under attack, the only battleship to get underway that day:

…and…

Grandpa was having a bad day

(Both photos credit: Naval Historical Center)

As you can see, they had been hit pretty hard. Thankfully, Grandpa survived.

Eleven years ago, we were hit by another fascist enemy, Muslims waging “jihad fi sabil Allah,” with casualties 25% higher than Pearl Harbor:

(credit: September 11th News)

…and…

(Credit: Aspersions)

…and…

(Scene at the Pentagon. Credit: US Navy via Wikimedia)

Our grandfathers finished their job. Let’s not do any less, shall we?

RELATED: The story of Lt. John William Finn, the last surviving Medal of Honor winner from Pearl Harbor.

NOTE: This is a republishing of a post I put up each December 7th.

(Crossposted at Sister Toldjah)