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Vol. 15 · No. 127 · Saturday, 24 October 2026

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Trump announces sale of Patriot missiles to Russia

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General Mattis crashes RNC, shreds on triple-neck guitar for grunts in Helmand

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TAMPA, FL - The Republican National Convention was unexpectedly interrupted last night during Mitt Romney's acceptance speech by an extremely loud guitar solo from CENTCOM Commander General James Mattis.

After having personnel from his headquarters at nearby MacDill Air Force base set up speakers, amplifiers, and a stage outside the convention center, Mattis began "ripping it" on his custom, triple-necked electric guitar which he named "Shock and Awe".

The unexpected appearance was made in response to a challenge issued by Ted Nugent, who was scheduled to play the venue.

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