The justifications change with every conflict.
Defence. Security. Stability. Deterrence.
The words are always different.
The rubble looks the same.
I've stopped being surprised by the language.
I haven't stopped being angry about what it covers.
#Politics #Peace #HumanRights #WarIsNotTheAnswer #Reflections
On Sunday, a day trip to Sydney, where i just managed to make it in time to be part of the welcome for the Rising Tide Sydney paddle out in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla at the Man O'War steps. Too distracted to take proper pics but plenty of others did - will put up links!
Grabbed some lunch with a few of the lovely RT folks afterwards. Then headed to Pitt St Uniting Church with a couple of friends to be part of the pop up choir for peace. #singing #choir #peace #RisingTide
A two-fer:
Two big stories about people with great influence, the giant 'influencer' being #TedTurner, who grew from #advertising to #news, to using his wealth to promote #peace and for massive land preservation.
https://diaspora.glasswings.com/posts/3515622
Thin-sliced: Ted Turner changed the look of #news #media and devoted his life and fortune to #peace and land conservation.
A favorite quote, in response to Barbara Walters' asking for his secret:
"Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise".
Farewell to a giant in #media, #peace, #conservation, #news and #sports too.... #TedTurner and his vision of a #CNN Remembering the life and legacy of visionary CNN founder Ted Turner (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/remembering-the-life-and-legacy-of-visionary-cnn-founder-ted-turner) Refreshing my memory, seeing some wonderful tributes and recollections - on both the current CNN, and also on PBS, where Judy Woodruff recalled being lured to TBS after years with McNeil-Lehrer. She recalls asking Turner how he might feel about a strong reporter who happened to be a woman.... and his response of hey, "I'm married to Jane Fonda!" Also noted: his winning of a yachting tournament, his fierce commitment to peace - donating $1BILLION to the U.N.! - and to preserving land (including the coincidentally now-threatened Bison in Montana). "He changed everything", said Woodruff. And the last word of the PBS segment went to Barbara Walters who asked him for the secret of his success: "Early t...
Poverty-Free: 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics
1. Introduction to the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics In 2019, the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, and Michael Kremer for their innovative approach to understanding and combating global poverty. They used Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) to test small-scale, localized interventions, providing robust evidence about what works in reducing poverty. Their work has reshaped development economics and influenced global anti-poverty efforts, […]https://6garden.wordpress.com/2026/05/07/poverty-free-2019-nobel-prize-in-economics/
*DISCLAIMER*
[This is not a political campaign promotion. This post is focused on the ad itself, not either political figure.]
You don’t have to agree with someone politically to recognize their value as a human.
This is an ad from 2024 that was very beautiful to me. Check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuCWCXRTplc
#unity #love #philosophy #socialscience #peace #society #politics
The Reality of Modern Isolation and Connections
Someone: "Men don't try any more"
Me: "They said:"
That someone: "Now, it makes sense.
Me: "Oh, I didn't mention this one yet. The parasocial industry promotion is taking advantage of broken-hearted and lonely men. We don't know if it's the real person messaging or a simulation of quick, fast-burning relationships."
Me: "Also, I didn't mention that some people just didn't reply to messages but were at the same time claiming we are friends (parasocial)."
#relationships #dating #life #mentalhealth #loneliness #society #tech #modern #wellness #stress #peace #communication #isolation #honesty #vibe
I send thanks to the buyer from Arkansas who purchased a jigsaw puzzle of
Stillness -- https://fineartamerica.com/featured/stillness-steve-henderson.html?product=puzzle
May the artwork and the puzzle take you to a place of peace, relaxation, and calm.
#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #nature #arizona #grandcanyon #women #peace #puzzle #entertainment #jigsaw #sale #landscape #southwest #west #western #fedigiftshop
The US President claimed that Iran is eager to negotiate for a deal. "We are speaking with those in Iran who want to make a deal," he stated. President Trump added that his entire team, including Vice President J.D. Vance, did an outstanding job regarding the Iran conflict. He further noted that the US Navy maintained a successful blockade that no one could break.
#USIranWar #stopwar #Peace
#GlobalPolitics #CNNInternational
Far from outstanding.
To begin with, attacking Iran was an irretrievably stupid blunder.
Underlying this is doing Israel's bidding like a trained donkey.
WE NEED TO CUT ALL TIES WITH ISRAEL RIGHT NOW.
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