...while Yemen downs the 8th American MQ-9 drone over Marib and Lindsey Graham admits once again the real reason why the Outlaw US Empire keeps financing Ukraine.
unfortunately the islamic alliance is not strong... they appear to be swayed strongly by money... egypt is a case in point with its heavy reliance on money from the usa... it seems to me money trumps religion here...
as for erdogan - he talks tough for his fan base at home, but he isn't doing anything directly ( other then talk ) to change the equation here... there are a number of things he could do, but turkey would also feel the heat economically if he was to do any of this, so he doesn't... talk is cheap and erdogan exemplifies this..
as for graham lindsay - he has been saying this for a long time and there is nothing new to his statements... he is a warmonger and exemplifies all that is wrong with the usa, but there are many more where he came from who would be quite happy to fill in for him if need be...
something truly shocking needs to happen to change all of these politicians and people reliant on a continuation of what is happening at present on the world stage.. alternatively, a slow change is taking place, but it is moving too slowly for most people... a change is coming.. it just isn't coming quick enough..
One has to make a distinction between a people and their leaders, and this is nowhere more obvious than in the Muslim world today. Erdogan is in a tight corner here, much of his own making, and as is often the case, events have outrun his ability to manage them.
Given what's happening in Palestine right now I can hardly contain my own outrage, and I have no connection to the people on either side of the conflict, just a humanitarian instinct that recognizes a grave injustice being perpetrated along with frustration at how little is being done to put a stop to it. Given my own reaction I can only imagine the outrage in the Muslim street, something Erdogan and others in his position have to face, if only for the threat it poses to their continued rule.
Hamas has set something in motion that likewise has probably exceeded their expectations, a case of unintended consequences writ large. According to Chinese philosophy, crisis and opportunity often go together. Let's hope this is the case because the price so far has been staggering.
Too many people are corrupted by hush money in the form of bribes.
They stupidly believe that if they remain quiet and obedient, the slave master, e g. the big bad wolf, won’t come after them.
The financial storm of a US dollar collapse into hyperinflation is gathering force and the billionaire vampire club is sharpening their knives and forks to eat Americans at their pig sty soon.
There are many, many, nasty, war mongering Americans here but Linda Graham is in a class by himself. He's such a galoot that he speaks the quiet part out loud. Blah, blah, blah...we're coming for all your mineral wealth you stupid rubes. And none dare call it genocide-on two continents.
In one of those odd coincidences that some might call 'synchronicity' Ismaele's article appeared in my email less than a day after I posted a Turkish themed program to my substack. Here it is:
I don't generally promote my site, I just let people find me on their own, but given the timing, the theme and present company, I thought it might be appropriate. Unifying the world through music is my aim, which is made possible by this new medium we call the internet. Whatever else the internet may be, it is a window on the world and the amazing cultural diversity of humanity. You only have to open it to see.
It appears that Erdogan is trying to emulate Gamal Abdel Nasser, but using Islam, not secularism or Arab Socialism as his founding principle. That makes a certain amount of sense given what's happened to secular Muslim states over the decades, but unfortunately he's got some competition. Iran has been an Islamic Republic since 1979, so they're way ahead of him in that department, and whatever you might think about Sharia or religiously guided democracy, as Iran would describe it, when it comes to standing up for Muslims, both Sunni and Shiite, Iran is way out in front.
Türkiye is in a unique position, both geographically and historically as the crossroads of two great civilizations. In the 'what would I do in his position' department, I would start by hosting an ecumenical conference with the aim of reconciling Christian, Muslim and Jewish differences, which would begin with an admission of Türkiye's dark past in that regard. Tall order, but if it was done sincerely it would mark a way forward, and would position Türkiye as a leader not just in the Muslim world, but in the world at large.
To start things off, I would invite these musicians to perform, and to speak about how people of different faiths can live and work together.
We always like to consider ourselves as the "world people", we see ourselves and others before religion or nationality- first of all as humans. In our band, we come from different places. Michal Elia Kamal is Israeli from Iranian roots, Julien Demarque is French, Metehan Ciftci is Turkish and we cooperate with a Scottish drummer and Iranian bass player.
He has many opportunities, Turkey is a cultural nation. But this thing with his son-in-law and the oil tankers in Malta, his support for IS was not exactly to my taste.
His subversive machinations in northern Syria, all that really doesn't make him a particularly trustworthy head of state. He must finally make a commitment and leave NATO. That will shake even these dreamers awake
unfortunately the islamic alliance is not strong... they appear to be swayed strongly by money... egypt is a case in point with its heavy reliance on money from the usa... it seems to me money trumps religion here...
as for erdogan - he talks tough for his fan base at home, but he isn't doing anything directly ( other then talk ) to change the equation here... there are a number of things he could do, but turkey would also feel the heat economically if he was to do any of this, so he doesn't... talk is cheap and erdogan exemplifies this..
as for graham lindsay - he has been saying this for a long time and there is nothing new to his statements... he is a warmonger and exemplifies all that is wrong with the usa, but there are many more where he came from who would be quite happy to fill in for him if need be...
something truly shocking needs to happen to change all of these politicians and people reliant on a continuation of what is happening at present on the world stage.. alternatively, a slow change is taking place, but it is moving too slowly for most people... a change is coming.. it just isn't coming quick enough..
One has to make a distinction between a people and their leaders, and this is nowhere more obvious than in the Muslim world today. Erdogan is in a tight corner here, much of his own making, and as is often the case, events have outrun his ability to manage them.
Given what's happening in Palestine right now I can hardly contain my own outrage, and I have no connection to the people on either side of the conflict, just a humanitarian instinct that recognizes a grave injustice being perpetrated along with frustration at how little is being done to put a stop to it. Given my own reaction I can only imagine the outrage in the Muslim street, something Erdogan and others in his position have to face, if only for the threat it poses to their continued rule.
Hamas has set something in motion that likewise has probably exceeded their expectations, a case of unintended consequences writ large. According to Chinese philosophy, crisis and opportunity often go together. Let's hope this is the case because the price so far has been staggering.
yes - i agree about making a distinction between a leader and the people of the country..
Too many people are corrupted by hush money in the form of bribes.
They stupidly believe that if they remain quiet and obedient, the slave master, e g. the big bad wolf, won’t come after them.
The financial storm of a US dollar collapse into hyperinflation is gathering force and the billionaire vampire club is sharpening their knives and forks to eat Americans at their pig sty soon.
There are many, many, nasty, war mongering Americans here but Linda Graham is in a class by himself. He's such a galoot that he speaks the quiet part out loud. Blah, blah, blah...we're coming for all your mineral wealth you stupid rubes. And none dare call it genocide-on two continents.
LG is such an example of what the US is now: 🤮
In one of those odd coincidences that some might call 'synchronicity' Ismaele's article appeared in my email less than a day after I posted a Turkish themed program to my substack. Here it is:
https://ebear.substack.com/p/halay-halay
I don't generally promote my site, I just let people find me on their own, but given the timing, the theme and present company, I thought it might be appropriate. Unifying the world through music is my aim, which is made possible by this new medium we call the internet. Whatever else the internet may be, it is a window on the world and the amazing cultural diversity of humanity. You only have to open it to see.
It appears that Erdogan is trying to emulate Gamal Abdel Nasser, but using Islam, not secularism or Arab Socialism as his founding principle. That makes a certain amount of sense given what's happened to secular Muslim states over the decades, but unfortunately he's got some competition. Iran has been an Islamic Republic since 1979, so they're way ahead of him in that department, and whatever you might think about Sharia or religiously guided democracy, as Iran would describe it, when it comes to standing up for Muslims, both Sunni and Shiite, Iran is way out in front.
Türkiye is in a unique position, both geographically and historically as the crossroads of two great civilizations. In the 'what would I do in his position' department, I would start by hosting an ecumenical conference with the aim of reconciling Christian, Muslim and Jewish differences, which would begin with an admission of Türkiye's dark past in that regard. Tall order, but if it was done sincerely it would mark a way forward, and would position Türkiye as a leader not just in the Muslim world, but in the world at large.
To start things off, I would invite these musicians to perform, and to speak about how people of different faiths can live and work together.
https://www.lightinbabylon.com/
From their 'about' page:
Where are you from?
We always like to consider ourselves as the "world people", we see ourselves and others before religion or nationality- first of all as humans. In our band, we come from different places. Michal Elia Kamal is Israeli from Iranian roots, Julien Demarque is French, Metehan Ciftci is Turkish and we cooperate with a Scottish drummer and Iranian bass player.
Pity Zelensky who who heard of using his people to steal minerals from His people, pity the Americans who keep this nobody zealot in power
He is a disturbed person. Perhaps he needs to retire
NOt sure how serious this fellow is. He has a sunflower culture, turns to every sun.
I will tell you in my next article later today. Stay tuned!
He has many opportunities, Turkey is a cultural nation. But this thing with his son-in-law and the oil tankers in Malta, his support for IS was not exactly to my taste.
His subversive machinations in northern Syria, all that really doesn't make him a particularly trustworthy head of state. He must finally make a commitment and leave NATO. That will shake even these dreamers awake