Posted on 12/10/2015 1:17:32 PM PST by ArGee
Raqqa, Syria
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, also known as ISIS, announced today that he would be disbanding all forces and returning all land to Syria and Iraq. The move was prompted by the ongoing Climate Conference in Paris.
"This is one thing we could not have anticipated," Mr. al-Baghdadi said in prepared remarks. "When we see the world coming together like this on such a dangerous subject as Global Climate Change, we realize that our Caliphate will never survive. It's only a matter of time before Climate Change is no more and the world's attention turns to us. At that point, we will have no chance. For the sake of the men, women, and children who have supported us, I can not continue a doomed campaign."
An emotional al-Baghdadi did not take any questions.
Sources close to al-Baghdadi who spoke on the condition of anonymity told us that it was becoming more and more difficult to recruit new fighters. "Even our existing people are extremely demoralized," one said. "The words of Donald Trump himself can not overcome our dispair."
According to their press release, surrender is total and immediate. Fighters are being paid and sent home by division. Any remaining money will be put into a fund to resettle Christians and Yazidis who have been displaced by the war.
"We thought the world was fragmented," one strategist was overheard saying to himself. "Who knew it could come together like this? This is a stinging rebuke."
So far there has been no comment from Damascus, Baghdad, Moscow, or Washington. One source inside the Kremlin said, "We are waiting to see if there will be any follow-up action. We want to make sure this is real before we decide on our next steps."
I don’t think I’ve gotten more than an hour’s worth of uninterrupted sleep any night since the accident.
X-rays showed no broken ribs.
Color me skeptical.
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Cool coastal picture.
If you can lay on your back , then roll over....nothing is broken.
A rib could have a tiny, hairline fracture that the X-ray may miss, so pay attention to your body.
Did they give you Oxycodone? You may have a resistance to the man-made opiates, as I do. If so, you can get morphine to help the pain, but about the only thing that will help you sleep is Benedryl and Valerian root.
Morphine keeps me awake, but anything that is man-made will intensify my pain and make my eyelids heavy. Period.
I’m sure sorry you’re having such problems! *hug*
BWAHAHA! That is major funny right there, I don’t care who you are!!!!
Very good NullandVoid!!
I can only do either with considerable pain, even with oxycodone on board and rolling over is a major effort.
Having watched a few of our celebrations, I thought a video of London would be interesting.
London Welcomes 2016 - 13 min video
Very, very nicely done with focus on London's Eye.
Using the Eye as a platform you can see some unique effects....including some Eye of Mordor types. Looks great on the Android, much better on HD display.
Relieved to see that there are at least three effective mortar companies left.
Big Ben tolls the hour....
Sounds like you need a second opinion,my friend.
Don’t forget they can dislocate as well as break.
How did it go, Cold One? I’ve tried that before but it never works for me....maybe my water isn’t hot enough?
Happy New Year everyone!
Beautiful...and amazing!
Thanks for posting :)
Happy 2016!
Happy New Year, Girl!!! *hug*
Long time no see!
Ya, I know. Since early November. *hugsback*
What’s new?
Mayor Boris’s annual fireworks.
It really improved after Boris came to office.
What temp did you do it at? I did it today at plus 14. It didn’t make the noise it usually does, but it froze immediately.
The water has to be boiling hot. I put the glass in the microwave until it boils.
Wow. I slept through the fireworks on the Strip, again. Of course. Not even any re-runs this morning on the alphabet networks. *ho-hum*
*tagline*
Hmmm...”what’s new?” Nothing much, recently. My daughter is divorcing her hubby of 14 years, or maybe they are divorcing each other. *shrug*
My truck is working just fine, and I love it every time I drive it.
My son is still restoring VWs and really enjoys it.
I’m having neck surgery in the next few months and will wear a brace for two months, which means I can’t drive. *GAH!*
Outside of that, it’s business as usual.
How are things on your side of the border?
People would pay big ducats to see Harry Reid strapped to a Catherine Wheel display wearing the orange suit of shame.
Tell me, which hotel would provide the best venue? With careful calculation of rim speed he could be up there for a few weeks before his head exploded for the big finale!
Lower than 14, so I probably need to heat the water more. Thanks, I’ll try it again when it gets cold. We’re at 33 here, trying to dig out from 14” of snow. :)
Yes....make sure it is boiling. 42 inches here and temp telling me it is 34.
Yeah.
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