Marblehead Posted February 3, 2016 We're going to have to get back to Syria at some point, but Why? Nothing there to see any more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dust Posted February 3, 2016 Why? Nothing there to see any more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted February 3, 2016 Yes, sad, isn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted February 3, 2016 It'll soon all be Assad's again - and we can all start over. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted February 3, 2016 damn, peace talks are called off after 2 days due to nothing getting settled, not even who's allowed to officially join. They'll recommence (hopefully) in 3 weeks. In the meantime more of the same. As of late Assad on the rise (Pyrrhic victories?) and Isis continues to lose land, men and steam. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted February 3, 2016 Assad supported by Russia will crush Isis - making us think he who was a bad thing is not so bad after all. In a way it's preferable to continued war or Isis victory. Maybe? But it does make the whole thing seem quite pointless. Which it is. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted February 4, 2016 Assad supported by Russia will crush Isis - making us think he who was a bad thing is not so bad after all. In a way it's preferable to continued war or Isis victory. Maybe? But it does make the whole thing seem quite pointless. Which it is. yup. faced with more death and war, I think the world would be happy accept Assad back as ruler if he promised amnesty and a good chance at peace. The world may well end up making payments to Assads government to rebuild all the destruction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liminal_luke Posted February 4, 2016 If you need some extra energy, you can always buy ant capsules from the Dragon Herbs outlet in Santa Monica. Ant Power "This is a powerful formulation for building the deep power of the body. Mountain Ant is a potent energy tonic that has immediate and long term benefits. Combined with strong Jing and Qi tonics, Ant has the effect of strengthening sexual function, promoting mental power and creativity, and strengthening the organs and senses. This is a superb tonic for athletes." http://www.dragonherbs.com/prodinfo.asp?number=146 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted February 4, 2016 If you need some extra energy, you can always buy ant capsules from the Dragon Herbs outlet in Santa Monica. Ant Power "This is a powerful formulation for building the deep power of the body. Mountain Ant is a potent energy tonic that has immediate and long term benefits. Combined with strong Jing and Qi tonics, Ant has the effect of strengthening sexual function, promoting mental power and creativity, and strengthening the organs and senses. This is a superb tonic for athletes." http://www.dragonherbs.com/prodinfo.asp?number=146 Ants in your pants. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted February 4, 2016 I just recently saw a documentary about the bullet ant in South America and one tribe that uses them as an initiation for young boys nearing manhood. That is supposed to be one of the most painful experiences one could imagine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maw%C3%A9_people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Posted February 4, 2016 I just recently saw a documentary about the bullet ant in South America and one tribe that uses them as an initiation for young boys nearing manhood. That is supposed to be one of the most painful experiences one could imagine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maw%C3%A9_people Stupid people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted February 4, 2016 Stupid people. But for them it is wisdom. Dualities will never cease to exist as long as there is one thinking being on the planet or anywhere in the universe. And so we have war in Syria. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted February 4, 2016 Stupid people. (everywhere). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shanlung Posted February 4, 2016 Stupid people. (everywhere). Including all of us here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Posted February 4, 2016 Including all of us here. Only those of us stupid enough to self harm in order to prove our manhood. Same as bashing in your head to think more clearly. ...I can feel something about hot soup and begging bowl with a Tamrush thingy being formulated ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Posted February 4, 2016 But for them it is wisdom. Dualities will never cease to exist as long as there is one thinking being on the planet or anywhere in the universe. And so we have war in Syria. It's not duality it's rank stupidity. Error is error. It doesn't mean we aren't capable of rationality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted February 4, 2016 It's not duality it's rank stupidity. Error is error. It doesn't mean we aren't capable of rationality. But their cultural history indicates that the ritual builds their immune system against various diseases and poisonous plants and animals. It might be a wise thing if their environment is considered. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shanlung Posted February 4, 2016 Only those of us stupid enough to self harm in order to prove our manhood. Same as bashing in your head to think more clearly. ...I can feel something about hot soup and begging bowl with a Tamrush thingy being formulated ;-) Those stupid enough will always clear their throats with a solid sounding kumbayah first. The rest of us got to pay the bills that they forced down our throats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Posted February 4, 2016 Those stupid enough will always clear their throats with a solid sounding kumbayah first. The rest of us got to pay the bills that they forced down our throats. My wife knew what kumbayah meant. She is Welsh, which explains it. In a Welsh accent 'come by hear' sounds very similar. We all pay the bills one way or another because we have given up our identity/ self determination and become frightened, cowardly children. Some of us see it, but there is little to nothing we can do about it no matter how obvious it is. The world seems determined to sacrifice to the mythical greater good of collectivisation. It won't last, because it's not how we really are. Eventually the occultist spell will deteriorate and the truth will appear. Unfortunately that is going to be a very hard and unpleasant truth for many. The Syrian invasion is just part of that hard truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerostao Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) "Some of us see it, but there is little to nothing we can do about it no matter how obvious it is. The world seems determined to sacrifice to the mythical greater good of collectivisation. It won't last, because it's not how we really are. Eventually the occultist spell will deteriorate and the truth will appear. " What exactly do you see karl? apparently i have been under some false understanding, that, if we go back to ancient times, to the way we originally were, folks banded together in tribes for the greater good of collectivism. Edited February 4, 2016 by zerostao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Posted February 4, 2016 "Some of us see it, but there is little to nothing we can do about it no matter how obvious it is. The world seems determined to sacrifice to the mythical greater good of collectivisation. It won't last, because it's not how we really are. Eventually the occultist spell will deteriorate and the truth will appear. " What exactly do you see karl? apparently i have been under some false understanding, that, if we go back to ancient times, to the way we originally were, folks banded together in tribes for the greater good of collectivism. Luckily we survived ancient times and developed a theory of private property and capitalism. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wilfred Posted February 4, 2016 If you need some extra energy, you can always buy ant capsules from the Dragon Herbs outlet in Santa Monica. Ant Power "This is a powerful formulation for building the deep power of the body. Mountain Ant is a potent energy tonic that has immediate and long term benefits. Combined with strong Jing and Qi tonics, Ant has the effect of strengthening sexual function, promoting mental power and creativity, and strengthening the organs and senses. This is a superb tonic for athletes." http://www.dragonherbs.com/prodinfo.asp?number=146 the DH ant formulas are great for zinc, definitely ants in your pants material 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted February 4, 2016 When I was a kid I ate chocolate covered ants. They must have helped - I'm still alive. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Posted February 4, 2016 But their cultural history indicates that the ritual builds their immune system against various diseases and poisonous plants and animals. It might be a wise thing if their environment is considered. Good point MH if it was for that reason and not some ritual to prove manhood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted February 4, 2016 Good point MH if it was for that reason and not some ritual to prove manhood. Yes, that practical side of it was pointed out in the documentary. One of the documentary team let one ant bit him once just to get an idea of what the boys were about to go through and he said he would never do that again. He said, "A God-awful pain." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
