| This thread has been locked, it will not receive new replies. |
|
Locked on 01/21/2019 2:39:02 PM PST by Jim Robinson, reason:
New thread: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3721753/posts |
Posted on 01/01/2018 10:32:35 AM PST by KC_Lion
Published: 10:19 EST, 26 November 2018 |
Updated: 20:43 EST, 26 November 2018
Ukraine votes to impose martial law for 30 days amid invasion fears after three of its navy vessels were captured by Russian forces
•The Ukrainian parliament voted in favour of martial law after a request from its President Petro Poroshenko
•The Ukrainian navy has accused Russia of firing at and seizing three ships in Kerch Strait off annexed Crimea
•Ukrainian boats were making their way to the Mariupol in the Sea of Azov from Odessa on the Black Sea
•The narrow Kerch Strait is only route to the shared territorial waters of Sea of Azov, which Russia claims
•Russia said it was forced to block off the strait because ships made ‘unauthorised crossing’ in its territory
•Britain and France hit out at Moscow yesterday with Theresa May calling clash an ‘act of aggression’
•Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin says the seaman captured should be treated as prisoners of war
◾Russia & Ukraine On Brink Of War – Why It Could Lead To World War 3
A respected foreign journalist living in Ukraine is warning that a war that most Americans cannot even imagine 'teeters on the razor-thin edge of becoming real'.
https://thewashingtonstandard.com/russia-ukraine-on-brink-of-war-why-it-could-lead-to-world-war-3/
Tensions are still high between Ukraine and Russia. 30-60 day martial law announced in areas adjacent to Russia.
Putin very much not seen as bending any time soon. However, European pressure rises. Potential for more sanctions.
Urkraine/Russia update
Russia deploying S300 and S400 anti air missiles to the Crimean peninsula.
There are also reports that they are mobilizing anti-ship missile batteries to the site of the incident with Ukrainian ships - Kerch Strait - to further their blockade of Ukrainian ports on the Sea of Azov.
Ukraine continues mobilization of military forces. They claim Russia is preparing for an open invasion of its territory.
European countries continue bleats against Russian aggression, but have yet to implement anything.
Of further note: Russia provocations could be an attempt to influence upcoming Ukrainian elections.
Adding to TM:
Democrats Change 181 Year-Old Rule To Allow Ilhan Omar To Wear Hijab In The House
Citizen Free Press ^ | 12/2/18 | Kane
Posted on 12/2/2018 3:33:15 PM by Baynative
For 181 years, the U.S. House of Representatives has imposed a ban on its members wearing head coverings. With Ilhan Omar, one of the first Muslim women to be elected to Congress, set to take her oath of office in January, that rule—which would have prohibited her wearing her customary headscarves or the hijab—is slated to change.
The change was proposed jointly by Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, Incoming Rules Chairman Jim McGovern and member-elect Ilhan Omar as part of a larger overhaul package.
When Omar is sworn in next year, she will become the first federal legislator to wear a religious headscarf. Her arrival will mark a number of other “firsts” as well.
The Minnesota Democrat will be the first Somali-American in Congress and the first woman of color to represent her state in Washington. She’ll be joined by fellow Midwestern Democrat, Michigan’s Rashida Tlaib, as the first two Muslim women in United States Congress.
Hats of any kind have been banned from the House floor since 1837.
PING
https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/white-house/article210304199.html
From:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3709934/posts?page=283#283
ISIS Group’s NYC New Year’s Threat: ‘Harvest Them with Silencers and Snipers’
An ISIS-supporting media group threatened New York City attacks for New Year’s with suggested tactics including snipers and package bombs.
The latest threat circulated online follows other message from jihadists that have specifically cited Jan. 1 in calling for attacks.
One poster distributed online in mid-November superimposed a masked jihadist wielding a bloody knife over a collage of images from the 2016 Berlin Christmas market attack. It stated that New Year’s Day is “the date of retribution.”
Shortly after that, an ISIS-backing media group released an image of a demolished cityscape with multiple fires, warning, “Soon, Allah willing, the disbelievers will see the very thing they feared: 1-1-2019.”
snip
Ukrane/Russia Standoff
POTUS snubbed Putin over the weekend.
Russia to ‘try’ captured crews on some trumped up charges
Sea traffic has resumed through the disputed straights.
No further provocative actions indicated by both sides though militaries are being ramped up.
Now watching activity along Israel/Lebanon border.
- Israel has reported that it blew up a Hezbollah tunnel into Israel as part of operation “Northern Shield”. IDF has reinforced the region in anticipation of Hezbollah retaliation.
- Further reports that the airspace along the border has been closed off to non-military aircraft. Significant rumors over a pending IAF strikes.
- Lebanon has placed elements of its military on alert.
Russia/Ukraine
- Russia has closed the contested strait of Kerch for a naval exercise until Dec 9, no nonmilitary/Russian vessels allowed.
Latest Israel/Hezbollah news
- Reports of as many as 50 tunnels have been discovered crossing the Israel / Lebanon border.
- Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is believed to be transported to a new hideout due to possible strike by the IAF. No reported air activity as of yet though.
- Lebanese military is alert but no significant activity.
- Possibly related, USS John Stennis is heading for the Persian Gulf in a show of force to Iran.
and the words of Thomas Jefferson wind up in the trash !!! Speaks well of Americans following the advice of the founders /s. Have a jihad day !!!
Current read of situation between Israel and hezebollah
Calm overnight though Israel has been releasing air photos of facilities the hezies have converted for military purposes. This may represent laying 5he ground work for air strikes.
Russia staying pretty silent on the matter.
Israel / Hezbollah
- Russia providing tacit support to Israel.
- Key point of the Israeli operation is to stop the transfer of high tech and accurate technology from Iran to Hezbollah to make their rockets accurate. Initial indicators are that some technology has gotten through, but not what Iran wanted.
- UN Security council to take up the situation - more lip flapping.
Google Approves App For Muslims to Report People Who Commit Blasphemy, Insult Islam
GATEWAY PUNDIT ^ | 12/10/2018 | Christina Laila
Posted on 12/12/2018 11:42:16 AM by bitt
Google approved a new Android app called “Smart Pakem,” which would help Muslims in Indonesia report their fellow countrymen if they dare commit blasphemy, or insult Mohammed or Islam.
While Google is busy silencing, deplatforming and punishing Christians and conservatives, they are happily advancing Sharia law across the world.
(Excerpt) Read more at
Voice of Europe ^ | 12/12/18
Posted on 12/12/2018 7:10:41 PM by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
(Excerpt)
Political leaders in Czech Republic have previously condemned Islam in strong terms. Now, politicians in the Czech Parliament are discussing the complete ban of the religion.
If someone calls for the killing of infidels and Jews, then it is not a religion of peace, says MP Jiri Kobza. He and his party Freedom and Direct Democracy, which is one of the larger in parliament, believe Islam is not just a religion but also a violent ideology that should be banned.
[snip]
He points out that Muslims neither want nor will integrate into non-Muslim societies. It is not migration – it is colonisation.
A strong mistrust of Islam exists throughout the political spectrum in the Czech Republic, where only 0.5 percent of the population are Muslim.
Read more at:
Ongoing rocket attack in Syria thought to be from Israel.
Apparently strike at Damascus airport associated with an ui Iranian cargo plane.
Target was Iranian / hezbollah weapon depot.
PING
Check out latest comments.
Thanks, Godzilla.
“an ui Iranian cargo plane.”
what is ui?
Uranium1??????
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
