News Miscellany

[erimir]

There's probably a Quranic prophecy about it too.

And maybe a Scientologist one too. Xenu is planning things.

[Watser?]

'They Accept Us as We Are;' Christians Join Forces With Muslim Group Hezbollah to Fight ISIS in Lebanon

Last fall, The Christian Post reported that GOP 2016 presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was booed after he offended some Middle Eastern Christians by declaring at an event in Washington, D.C. that “Christians have no greater ally than Israel.”

Mark Tooley, president of the Institute of Religion and Democracy and an attendee at the evening event, later wrote in a blog entry that he was not surprised by the reaction.

“It’s no secret that many Mideast Christians generally aren’t big fans of Israel. I learned this firsthand during the 2006 Israel war on Hezbollah, when my discussion at church with a Lebanese Christian nearly escalated to a shouting match,” wrote Tooley.

“Sometimes American Christians romanticize overseas persecuted Christians into disembodied noble souls unaffected by terrestrial concerns. But they, like everybody else, have histories, loyalties, resentments, grievances, and political calculations.”

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Puerto Rico Votes Sunday on Statehood Issue

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Originally Posted by Watser?

'They Accept Us as We Are;' Christians Join Forces With Muslim Group Hezbollah to Fight ISIS in Lebanon

This site just took my iOS device on an adventure of page loading site to site proportions.

[Watser?]

I have an adblocker and an anti-tracking thing, I didn't have any problems.

[Ari]

Originally Posted by Kamilah Hauptmann

This site just took my iOS device on an adventure of page loading site to site proportions.

My iOS device was fine. Where was the first site it takes you? There are some cookies and stuff iOS browsers can get 'infected' with that will try and highjack sites.

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Originally Posted by Ari

My iOS device was fine. Where was the first site it takes you? There are some cookies and stuff iOS browsers can get 'infected' with that will try and highjack sites.

It looked like a standard LOOK AT ALL THE CLICKS MY ADS SERVE thing on first glance.
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Any recommendations on tamping down on those?

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Abducted Christina reunited with her parents after 3 years - World Watch Monitor

After almost three years in captivity, an Iraqi Christian girl abducted by the Islamic State in August 2014 has finally been reunited with her parents.

Christina Abada, who is about to celebrate her sixth birthday, was welcomed home at around 10am this morning, local time. Locals say she was released by the Iraqi Special Forces.

Something about the tone of the story bugs me, but there's some small happy from the region.

[Watser?]

Are U.S. Troops Using Banned White Phosphorus? It’s Just A Tiny War Crime. | Wonkette

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Greg Gianforte sentenced to community service for assaulting Guardian reporter | US news | The Guardian

[Watser?]

In a courtroom packed with journalists and spectators in Bozeman

Boze man means angry man in Dutch

[Watser?]

Originally Posted by Watser?

In fact, news blogger Richard Silverstein supports the Iranian accusation that Saudi Arabia is behind it, probably together with Israel.

Iran Terror Attack: Who Gains? - Tikun Olam

Moar:

Recently, Daesh attacked Tehran and the symbols chosen as targets were the Iranian parliament and Khomenei’s mausoleum. What happened in Tehran is an intelligence operation. Following the Qatar crisis, covert operations have been started to pit Iran against the Arab world. The Qatar crisis and the attacks in Tehran are part of the same operation.

Paying the price of follies - Pakistan Observer

[Watser?]

Also, in different Palestine news: Birzeit University ranked in top 3 percent of world's universities

Btw, when I was there in 2002 I saw hardly any head scarves there, fewer than in a Dutch university.

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

How Big a Threat Do Terrorists Pose to Americans? - The Big Picture

[Watser?]

Speaking of terrorists, Kerry admits Russia came in to save Syria from a takeover by ISIS/Daesh and that they were just standing by:

Leaked audio: Sec of State Kerry confirms US used...

Btw it's pronounced Da-eesh.

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Alex Jones melts down after being interviewed by Megyn Kelly - Salon.com

lol

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

EpiPen maker faces revolt over exec's $98 million pay package - Jun. 13, 2017

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Fire engulfs Grenfell tower block in west London - BBC News

Scary picture warning.

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Canada's Tech Firms Capitalize On Immigration Anxiety In The Age Of Trump : NPR

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[Corona688]

He suggested that Kelly is a “sociopath” or “psychopath,” and also said Kelly is “not feminine” but instead is “cold, robotic, dead.” He added, “I felt zero attraction to Megyn Kelly.”

Why did he think his attraction or lack of thereof towards her was even relevant?

During an exchange about whether Kelly will interview Trump, Jones asked her whether she would sit in Trump’s lap, to which Kelly responded, “Move on.” Jones also said, “I got to say, she’s prettier in person.” Kelly responded, “I never know whether that’s a compliment or not in my line of work.”

Why would he even say that? Is he trying to intentionally appeal to the slimeball bracket?

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Alex Jones has been formally diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder: doctor

Narcissists are famous projectors, it's all they can do.

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Oh hey look, a Terrorist.

The judge deemed him not a threat and can be released on bond.

[JoeP]

Originally Posted by Kamilah Hauptmann

Fire engulfs Grenfell tower block in west London - BBC News

Scary picture warning.

Scary concept overall. At the moment it's all about trying to control the fire and evacuate people, including from nearby buildings - lots of falling debris apparently - and treat those injured.

There are still people in the building, it seems. No one seems to have a clear idea of the numbers.

There's a risk of the entire building collapsing. (On reflection it's probably going to have be demolished anyway.)

But once the ash has settled ... there's going to be a lot to uncover about how this could happen. No central fire alarm. Recent renovations. Some have said there was a highly flammable cladding. Certainly the fire spread amazingly quickly. Residents had complained about the fire risk in the past.

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Stuff about the landlord by a tenant's group.

KCTMO – Playing with fire! | Grenfell Action Group

From 2016.

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

More, forum posts on the go here, pictures, info.

Grenfell Tower, Lancaster West Estate | North Kensington | 24 fl - SkyscraperCity