tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post1491195352705088414..comments2024-03-28T15:23:57.117+02:00Comments on PlacesPeopleStuff with Character: Mosul, Raqqah, AllepoDUTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-10171376728019101462016-11-17T14:03:16.244+02:002016-11-17T14:03:16.244+02:00Good morning Duta, popped in to say hi and wish yo...Good morning Duta, popped in to say hi and wish you an amazing day!!! Happy Thursday. Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-76154441112631375472016-11-17T01:05:20.031+02:002016-11-17T01:05:20.031+02:00Hi Alicia,
With the election of Trump, the danger...Hi Alicia,<br /><br />With the election of Trump, the danger of a world war has greatly diminished. It seems both Putin and Trump want to cooperate and concentrate especially on extirpating Daesh.<br /><br />The american people are scared because they've practically been living in a bubble. The government constantly raises the ceiling of debt and prints money so the people think everything isDUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-60341484152909309082016-11-17T00:28:49.962+02:002016-11-17T00:28:49.962+02:00It will be interesting to see what transpires with...It will be interesting to see what transpires with the election of Donald Trump and with his "friendship" with Putin. For once in my life I am actually terrified of the future, not because I know something bad is going to happen, but because I don't know that something bad is going to happen. It's hard to sleep at night anymore.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196096131750922174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-18170156240543693922016-11-07T17:27:21.374+02:002016-11-07T17:27:21.374+02:00Nikki(Sarah),
Indeed, women in this part of the w...Nikki(Sarah),<br /><br />Indeed, women in this part of the world are powerless, and yet only they could find the courage to get out of this situation. No outer forces can help them.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-29926441905769908302016-11-07T15:44:39.331+02:002016-11-07T15:44:39.331+02:00May God help us for sure Duta. The world is in ter...May God help us for sure Duta. The world is in terrible crisis not just in Syria but everywhere. When I hear what women in that part of the world lives with - oppression, fear etc, it makes me heart incredibly sad and scared for them. They have no power. <br /><br />Have a great week Duta. And stay safe. Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-23954204661429156672016-11-04T18:38:52.686+02:002016-11-04T18:38:52.686+02:00Lady Di Tn,
That's the bottom line, as they s...Lady Di Tn,<br /><br />That's the bottom line, as they say, and it is true. We can trust only in God.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-67617658317403834472016-11-04T18:36:03.846+02:002016-11-04T18:36:03.846+02:00Lש Petite Gallery,
Great efforts are being made n...Lש Petite Gallery,<br /><br />Great efforts are being made now to eliminate the ISIS. Let's hope we'll soon see results.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-73401577412240490172016-11-04T18:11:37.531+02:002016-11-04T18:11:37.531+02:00 truly believe the last statement. Peace truly believe the last statement. PeaceLady Di Tnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314994067842063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-78516162560685334172016-11-04T15:54:14.681+02:002016-11-04T15:54:14.681+02:00This isis thing has got to be stopped. They are s...This isis thing has got to be stopped. They are some really sick animals. <br />At this point maybe that crazy Trump will Nuke them.<br />Looks like a snake- acts like a snake - KIll it.<br />I have spent too long praying and they don't just disappear.<br />They are evil, if there's a rotten apple in the barrel, toss it.<br />Linda is right your post is always interesting.<br />Be well, La Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-4748640793692935852016-11-03T22:56:33.852+02:002016-11-03T22:56:33.852+02:00Jenn Jilks,
Well, it's a known fact that mone...Jenn Jilks,<br /><br />Well, it's a known fact that money, power, and land are the roots to all evil.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-604158130422669622016-11-03T22:00:35.504+02:002016-11-03T22:00:35.504+02:00It's awful what people do for money and power...It's awful what people do for money and power and land.Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-50705250041937139962016-11-02T19:41:05.017+02:002016-11-02T19:41:05.017+02:00Angelina Pratt,
Very sad, indeed. These are beaut...Angelina Pratt,<br /><br />Very sad, indeed. These are beautiful, interesting places, but, during the last years, in a cruel process of destruction.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-85845792459184679602016-11-02T19:34:18.012+02:002016-11-02T19:34:18.012+02:00Linda O'Connell,
Thank you. I feel very flatt...Linda O'Connell,<br /><br />Thank you. I feel very flattered by your kind words.<br />I tend to look at the facts from various angles, so my analysis is usually clear and objective, first to myself, and then to someone who happens to read it.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-79099153339855376392016-11-02T17:08:01.437+02:002016-11-02T17:08:01.437+02:00So many beautiful places, and sadly equally number...So many beautiful places, and sadly equally number are becoming victims of violence. so heartbreaking. ToBlog todayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215485087602615189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-56094712957327578142016-11-02T16:49:00.619+02:002016-11-02T16:49:00.619+02:00our entire world seems to be in crisis. Your post ...our entire world seems to be in crisis. Your post is well worth the read for everyone. Maybe you should try to get it published in an international magazine or paper as an op ed.<br />Your posts are so informative. Thank you!Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-91415388807744704352016-10-30T20:13:46.982+02:002016-10-30T20:13:46.982+02:00vera,
Actually, there's never a good time for...vera,<br /><br />Actually, there's never a good time for unrest and wars, especially now that the leaders are leaders in name only. (You were right to put the word leaders in quotation marks).DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-19419552306225428552016-10-30T19:25:30.356+02:002016-10-30T19:25:30.356+02:00All we can do, Duta, is to pray that some sense ge...All we can do, Duta, is to pray that some sense gets into the brains of these mad 'leaders'. It is not a good time to be watching such a lot of unrest unfolding.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-48237991140241726382016-10-29T22:54:39.596+03:002016-10-29T22:54:39.596+03:00Red Rose Allen,
Thank you and the girls for showi...Red Rose Allen,<br /><br />Thank you and the girls for showing interest in my posts.<br />Until recently, the names Mosul and Raqaah were unknown to me. Homsk and Halab were only vaguely known. As the situation in the region escalates, we sadly learn about new places in the conflict.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-84173498483506610122016-10-29T22:27:10.587+03:002016-10-29T22:27:10.587+03:00Your posts are always so interesting, Duta. I fin...Your posts are always so interesting, Duta. I find out about places and things that I never knew. The girls find your posts very interesting as well. :)<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-46133157376450470292016-10-29T19:35:30.060+03:002016-10-29T19:35:30.060+03:00Optimistic Existentialist,
Even people who are co...Optimistic Existentialist,<br /><br />Even people who are complete atheists, in explosive situations like this one, they turn to God to ask for protection and salvation.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-71028879300704276372016-10-29T19:24:46.701+03:002016-10-29T19:24:46.701+03:00May God help us indeed...May God help us indeed...Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-53900123152931722742016-10-29T19:00:42.126+03:002016-10-29T19:00:42.126+03:00I'm also terrified because if USA feels threat...I'm also terrified because if USA feels threatened she"ll throw the bomb as she did in Japan; she doesn't win in a conventional war. I don't think USA is interested in a world war, but she certainly paved the way for it. Assad is no better and no worse than other dictators, and what is the thing with Ukraine which sits on the treshold of Russia. Why interfere there in a "DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-89619070311737155472016-10-29T17:58:04.164+03:002016-10-29T17:58:04.164+03:00USA is so interested in such a war, i am terrified...USA is so interested in such a war, i am terrified!Olahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974463440732558398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-82785395500846938932016-10-29T15:06:06.270+03:002016-10-29T15:06:06.270+03:00Kim,
"hot spots" indeed. Things can be ...Kim,<br /><br />"hot spots" indeed. Things can be prevented but once it starts no one could know how it will evolve. Saddam Hussein was eliminated only to be replaced by the most ferocious DAESH. Someone hasn't done his homework here. The "arab spring" operation initiated by the americans, will be remembered as one of the most destructive one in the Middle East with DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-26346619558950491482016-10-29T14:43:15.172+03:002016-10-29T14:43:15.172+03:00Marja,
Thanks for mentioning Homs. It's a key...Marja,<br /><br />Thanks for mentioning Homs. It's a key place in the syrian civil war. The city is back in the hands of the government since 2015. Homs is close to Lebanon border and half the way between Damascus and Aleppo.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.com