Michael Passarelli

Parent and avid sports fan

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Trump’s action to topple Tehran’s authoritarian, theocratic medieval regime that subjugates women, religious and ethnic minorities, and is the chief sponsor of state sponsored terrorism in the region is long overdue and well within the War Powers Act.

Since the 1979 revolution that ousted the Shah, Iran’s ruling clerics have crushed six major uprisings, each of which have been marked by systemic murder and imprisonment. As many as 30,000 Iranians have been killed and thousands more detained in new waves of protest.

Since coming to power, the Iranian regime has been implicated in terrorist plots and attacks in over 40 countries including over 360 targeted assassinations. They’ve been involved, by some estimates, in the killing of over 1,000 U.S. service members and citizens in the Middle East.

The president is well within his executive authority as the War Powers Act specifically allows the chief executive to commit US military power for up to 60 days with Congressional Authorization, only requiring that Congress be notified.

As for anxiety that Trump’s actions are a reversal of his commitment to end the “Forever Wars,” the Middle East, we’ve been at war with Iran for 47 years principally because the regime has had the capacity to destabilize the Middle East through its terrorist network.

As for risks to American troops, there’s no indication either the White House or Israel intend on deploying ground combat troops in Iran nor would they need to in order to ultimately neutralize Iran as a threat to the region. Read the rest of my piece in John Kass News.

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Another big catch 🏈

Welcome to Las Vegas, @Matt_Byrnes82🎰

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The Class of 2029 is beginning to take shape! Today, we welcomed 307 young men and women to the Institute to take the High School Entrance Exam. 🔵 🟡

#MeteorsUnited

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🎉 Congrats to Francesca Bertucci '21 on an amazing volleyball career with the Crimson Tide! 🏐 With every dig, she’s left her mark on the court and made her Meteor family proud. 💙💛

#MeteorsUnited #RollTide

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It just means more.

We loved having Mr. Khazen, a legendary Meteor Coach, in attendance today to watch our Meteors bring home the Sectional Title! 💙💛

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Join us for a Bears game watch party in support of the De La Salle Football Program! It will be an opportunity to connect with old friends and see all the great things happening on campus.

Purchase your tickets or donate today at https://t.co/6qfmgDkNw4

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We are proud to announce that Frankie Castagna '12 has been named the Assistant Athletic Director!

AD Tom White said "I knew when Frankie was in my Basketball Camps that she was a competitor. She is well respected in the GCAC and has an undeniable love for DLS."

#GoMeteors☄️

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De La Salle has named Tony Federici '00 as our new Girls Basketball Head Coach! 🏀

AD Tom White said "Having Tony in class, I realized at that time with his coaching bloodline and his love for sports, he would one day be an outstanding Head Coach."

#MeteorsUnited #GoMeteors☄️

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De La Salle proudly announces Carla Salvato as our new Girls Volleyball Head Coach! 🏐

Athletic Director, Tom White said "She will continue the growth of volleyball for all of our girls. I'm excited to start a new beginning!"

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Congrats to our 9 seniors who are graduating today! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication.

#ForeverTitans #TGOE

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De La Salle welcomes Michael Zunica as its new President. Michael will begin his tenure as a Meteor at the beginning of June.

Read more at: https://t.co/PKr2BdjL4w

Welcome to the Meteor family, Michael!

#MeteorsUnited

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DLS Alum: It's your last chance to tell us what you LOVE about the HOLIDAYS. Please take a minute to complete a fun little survey about your favorite things to do & see around the Holidays. https://t.co/Qqn9cLOa0K. (Results posted in the next Alumni Newsletter.) #MeteorsUnited

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@SteveBurrows2 The one and only GOAT

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Retweet if you want the Cubs to extend Cody Bellinger.

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We are grateful to our event partners for this year's D-Final on April 1st: BSN Sports, Freddie's on 31st, and Pepsico. Thank you for your support!

Tickets for the event are available at: https://t.co/FYJuMqUlmv

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CME Group's CEO told Chicago's mayor to deal with rising violence and that was before his wife was recently carjacked. https://t.co/AtP5tLfWqq

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Inter squad Saturday!

T-minus 3 days until opening day! 🙌🏼🔒

#meteorsunited #lockin

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Mock Trial Team competed in the Lake County Invitational this past Saturday and took home 4 awards!

💼 : Peter '23 & Mary '23, Most Outstanding Attorney
👁️‍🗨️ : Mary & Isabella '26, Most Outstanding Witness

They compete in the Kane County Invitational tomorrow.

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