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Off the Record / Re: Syria Disintegrating: Part...

Last post by garbon - Today at 12:27:22 PM

I recall yesterday them saying they wanted to make sure to destroy chemical weapons.

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Off the Record / Re: Syria Disintegrating: Part...

Last post by Zanza - Today at 12:24:02 PM

'Beyond the buffer zone'
Nadav Shoshani, a spokesperson for the Israeli military, denied that forces were "advancing toward" Damascus, but acknowledged they were operating in Syria beyond the buffer zone. The Israeli military has insisted that it "is not interfering with the internal events in Syria."

Katz said in a statement on Monday that Israel was creating a "security zone free of heavy strategic weapons and terrorist infrastructures" in southern Syria, "beyond the buffer zone."

Voice of the Capital said on Tuesday that Israeli forces had advanced as far as Beqaasem, about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) from the Syrian capital and several kilometers beyond the Syrian side of the buffer zone.

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/10/middleeast/israel-syria-assad-strikes-intl/index.html

Another (at least for me unexpected) external participant in the quagmire. 

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Off the Record / Re: Archaeologists do it in ho...

Last post by garbon - Today at 12:15:45 PM

Well guess what?

I tried to find a history of ownership before I posted...and failed. 

I stumbled upon its name and then found that CNN article.

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Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by Neil - Today at 12:08:27 PM

kind of like walk for Jesus held this summer in Edmonton?

https://ruwemi.org/walk-4-jesus-edmonton-2024-event-photos/

I'd think of parades a little differently, provided that there's proper permits involved.  But as with any public display of the Christian faith, I'd say that their intent would play a role in what I think of them. 

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Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by Grey Fox - Today at 12:02:36 PM

He's become such a good troll. Muks influence or as it always been that way?

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Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by Barrister - Today at 12:01:16 PM

I thought this was a joke, but apparently it's true.

Trump posts on Truth social:

It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada. I look forward to seeing the Governor again soon so that we may continue our in depth talks on Tariffs and Trade, the results of which will be truly spectacular for all!

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trump-trudeau-governor-great-state-canada-1.7406226

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Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by crazy canuck - Today at 11:59:57 AM

kind of like walk for Jesus held this summer in Edmonton?

https://ruwemi.org/walk-4-jesus-edmonton-2024-event-photos/

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Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by Neil - Today at 11:58:09 AM

I don't know about "shouldn't be".  I can think of lots of moments of Christian prayer which might be obvious, but not showy.  THink a Catholic making the sign of the cross, or an athlete kneeling on the sideline.

Ultimately, it's between them and God.  If they're making a show of themselves for their own vanity, then that'll be on them.  I do think it's a bit telling that Jesus told people living in a very densely-packed society (far more than we do today) to go away from others to pray.  But that said, I do have some sympathy for spontaneous prayer.  Somebody going out to the 50-yard line surrounded by cameras, less so. 

There is something a little bit unsettling about some islamic prayer.  There seems to be this modern sensibility in certain circles of getting a large group of muslims together and praying right in the middle of the street.  It seems to be done as a sign of strength (or some might say intimidation).

If that were happening here, I'd certainly want to come down on it. 

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Off the Record / Re: Elon Musk: Always A Douche

Last post by The Minsky Moment - Today at 11:55:40 AM

Neil has a point, the right doesn't have a monopoly on vapid stupidity and useless spam, they just have a strong competitive advantage at the moment in the USA. My hope is that it gets big enough to keep all the contributors I care about and not so big that it gets drowned in the Gresham's law of internet crapola.

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Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by Barrister - Today at 11:46:26 AM

And while Christian prayer can sometimes be obvious, it really doesn't have to be

And in fact it shouldn't be.  Matthew 6:5-7.  Mind you, there are advantages to corporate prayer, but there is no showy requirement. 

I don't know about "shouldn't be".  I can think of lots of moments of Christian prayer which might be obvious, but not showy.  THink a Catholic making the sign of the cross, or an athlete kneeling on the sideline.

There is something a little bit unsettling about some islamic prayer.  There seems to be this modern sensibility in certain circles of getting a large group of muslims together and praying right in the middle of the street.  It seems to be done as a sign of strength (or some might say intimidation).

But that hardly justifies banning all public displays of prayer.