Glad to see that the demise of Haniyah under the noses of the IRGC cheered you up as it did me.
My aunt called me from Israel to say she had been feeling apprehensive about what was coming next, but that she was now feeling better. We all worry about what depravity the enemy may try next, but seeing how capable Israel is when they choose to strike back helps all of us to walk a little taller.
It makes me feel warm and fuzzy when I hear the leaders of Hamas, living comfortably far from Gaza and the suffering of “their people”, are actually not so comfortable and very dead in their luxurious surroundings.
Terry, I share your satisfaction in seeing another head of the terror hydra bite the dust. It is particularly gratifying that it happened in Teheran under the noses of the regime honchos, informing them that their borders are still porous for intel, and that the Mossad still operates effectively there. These guys are willing to sacrifice a million proles to further their ambitions as long as they sleep soundly on their perfumed pillows. Now it's getting real for them too, and that's a good thing.
The net worth of several Hamas leaders — all of whom live hundreds of kilometres from Gaza, in Qatar. Abu Marzuk, deputy chair of the Hamas Political Bureau is worth $3 billion, while senior leaders Khaled Mashal and Ismail Haniyeh are each worth about $4 billion.
So, my question is who gets the four billion dollars that Haniyeh stole from dopey donors in the west?
Russia is already under sanctions and was banned from the Olympics. Not much else we can do. Putin has started a new cold war — angry that he can’t get away with grabbing Ukraine.
Considering the disgusting level of gas lighting going on around the IOC & media calling Khelif and Yu-ting women, I really needed this bit of good news. Thanks, Terry.
In Victoria at 2 pm Saturday, the pro Palestine crowd will rally on the Legislature, so at the same time to the right of the Cenotaph, we pro Israel types will rally too. Join us if you can.
Russia and Belarus on one side; US, Slovenia, Germany, Poland and Norway on the other. No involvement of Turkey. Turns out that Canadian-born Paul Whalen, holds citizenship in four different countries (Canada, US, UK and Ireland). https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjjwexqj11xo
The political images in the "hymn" are ambiguous. Is one of the mediocre president Kennedy? (All programs that he is heralded for were put in place by Johnson) And the back view could be of Reagan who along with Maggie and the Pope are the heroes who actually did bring the evil empire to its deserved demise.
I think that JFK would have accomplished incredible good if he had been given the time to do it. As for LBJ, there is so much to be said for the good things he accomplished, but for me his legacy was the perpetuation of the Vietnam war. You can't blame that on his former boss.
Kennedy is rarely mentioned regarding U.S. action in Vietnam; instead, Johnson and Nixon are typically associated with the U.S.'s handling of the Vietnam War. This is understandable, given the significant events of Kennedy’s presidency, such as the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and his assassination, overshadowing his role in Vietnam.
However, under Kennedy, the U.S. began significant involvement in Vietnam. During his three-year term, he increased American military advisors in South Vietnam from 700 to over 16,000, far exceeding the 1954 Geneva Accords. He also doubled the U.S. foreign aid package from $223 million to $471 million. Critically, Kennedy oversaw the assassination of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem, a major U.S. intervention in Vietnam. Marc Selverstone notes that Kennedy’s decision to overthrow Diem in November 1963 "perpetuated, and arguably exacerbated, [Vietnam’s] political instability," pushing the U.S. closer to war.
The U.S. involvement in Vietnam was a gradual process influenced by all post-WWII presidents, including Kennedy. His presidency marked a significant escalation towards war with Vietnam, setting the stage for his successors.
You are probably right. I can't argue with someone who appears better read than myself. But JFK didn't start it, Eisenhower did. I think that JFK's intervention in Laos was an honourable endeavour. That seemed to have started a larger involvement, but I haven't read the 16,000 number. Back to my original point ..I think he could have accomplished great things if he had been given the chance. Enjoy the weekend James.
Glad to see that the demise of Haniyah under the noses of the IRGC cheered you up as it did me.
My aunt called me from Israel to say she had been feeling apprehensive about what was coming next, but that she was now feeling better. We all worry about what depravity the enemy may try next, but seeing how capable Israel is when they choose to strike back helps all of us to walk a little taller.
Love the hymn. Thank you for all you do.
It makes me feel warm and fuzzy when I hear the leaders of Hamas, living comfortably far from Gaza and the suffering of “their people”, are actually not so comfortable and very dead in their luxurious surroundings.
Terry, I share your satisfaction in seeing another head of the terror hydra bite the dust. It is particularly gratifying that it happened in Teheran under the noses of the regime honchos, informing them that their borders are still porous for intel, and that the Mossad still operates effectively there. These guys are willing to sacrifice a million proles to further their ambitions as long as they sleep soundly on their perfumed pillows. Now it's getting real for them too, and that's a good thing.
🥰🫶🏻🙏🏻. Thank’s for taking the time to update us. I’m so happy your friend, Evan, And the others are free.
Do I have to pay you Terry to use the was/were?
Haha. Better: Ismail Haniyeh is now Wasmail Haniyeh.
🤣🤣🤣
The net worth of several Hamas leaders — all of whom live hundreds of kilometres from Gaza, in Qatar. Abu Marzuk, deputy chair of the Hamas Political Bureau is worth $3 billion, while senior leaders Khaled Mashal and Ismail Haniyeh are each worth about $4 billion.
So, my question is who gets the four billion dollars that Haniyeh stole from dopey donors in the west?
Despite it all you are so full of hope.
Thank you for the hymn and especially King Crimson...back to work.
I'm glad the prisoners were released and are free now but I do wonder if this incentivises more kidnapping if the kidnappers are not punished.
Russia is already under sanctions and was banned from the Olympics. Not much else we can do. Putin has started a new cold war — angry that he can’t get away with grabbing Ukraine.
Nice. Enya sang your lines as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM8mOKfxmWw
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/enya/howcanikeepfromsinging.html
That's a really nice version, Bill. Fun fact, six degrees of separation: The images in the video that begin around 2:09, the release of a hostage, fella coming down a airplane stairway ramp: That's the BBC reporter Alan Johnston, who was kidnapped by Hezbollah. Alan's a great guy. He interviewed me in the BBC studios in London about a book I wrote: https://www.andrewisles.com/pages/books/27017/terry-glavin/the-lost-and-left-behind-stories-from-the-age-of-extinctions
Considering the disgusting level of gas lighting going on around the IOC & media calling Khelif and Yu-ting women, I really needed this bit of good news. Thanks, Terry.
In Victoria at 2 pm Saturday, the pro Palestine crowd will rally on the Legislature, so at the same time to the right of the Cenotaph, we pro Israel types will rally too. Join us if you can.
I just may.
Ha! "...changed pronouns to was/were."
I feel your happy dance- go on you deserve it! Those returning to freedom REALLY deserve it.
The two pronouns - was/ were…you are a gift Terry.
Which seven nations were involved?
Biden listed them in his public statement about the exchange. Poland was among them. I don't recall the others.
I heard United States, Slovenia, Turkey, Norway and Germany along with Russia and 2 more.
Russia and Belarus on one side; US, Slovenia, Germany, Poland and Norway on the other. No involvement of Turkey. Turns out that Canadian-born Paul Whalen, holds citizenship in four different countries (Canada, US, UK and Ireland). https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjjwexqj11xo
The political images in the "hymn" are ambiguous. Is one of the mediocre president Kennedy? (All programs that he is heralded for were put in place by Johnson) And the back view could be of Reagan who along with Maggie and the Pope are the heroes who actually did bring the evil empire to its deserved demise.
I think that JFK would have accomplished incredible good if he had been given the time to do it. As for LBJ, there is so much to be said for the good things he accomplished, but for me his legacy was the perpetuation of the Vietnam war. You can't blame that on his former boss.
Kennedy is rarely mentioned regarding U.S. action in Vietnam; instead, Johnson and Nixon are typically associated with the U.S.'s handling of the Vietnam War. This is understandable, given the significant events of Kennedy’s presidency, such as the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and his assassination, overshadowing his role in Vietnam.
However, under Kennedy, the U.S. began significant involvement in Vietnam. During his three-year term, he increased American military advisors in South Vietnam from 700 to over 16,000, far exceeding the 1954 Geneva Accords. He also doubled the U.S. foreign aid package from $223 million to $471 million. Critically, Kennedy oversaw the assassination of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem, a major U.S. intervention in Vietnam. Marc Selverstone notes that Kennedy’s decision to overthrow Diem in November 1963 "perpetuated, and arguably exacerbated, [Vietnam’s] political instability," pushing the U.S. closer to war.
The U.S. involvement in Vietnam was a gradual process influenced by all post-WWII presidents, including Kennedy. His presidency marked a significant escalation towards war with Vietnam, setting the stage for his successors.
You are probably right. I can't argue with someone who appears better read than myself. But JFK didn't start it, Eisenhower did. I think that JFK's intervention in Laos was an honourable endeavour. That seemed to have started a larger involvement, but I haven't read the 16,000 number. Back to my original point ..I think he could have accomplished great things if he had been given the chance. Enjoy the weekend James.