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 love giraffes.
I’ve had a rather unrelenting fear of them, ever since I saw that movie, “Giraffic Park”.
FYI I stole the pic and posted it on the facepagething page of an old (he’s two days older than I but he doesn’t have a 29 year old sister.. ;-) High School friend.
It compliments the dog photos he posts frequently.. ;-)
I understand perfectly.
When I tried to make sauerkraut like my Grandmother did it got rather taut..
“I love giraffes.”
Just had a hunch that you might. :)
They look down at you ,just like that, when you drive past in an open topped truck.
I stole it from Google Hangouts then reposted to FB for hosting on here. It is doing the rounds nicely. :-)
I have never driven any vehicle in places with giraffes. Boring life ...
I wouldn’t recommend doing it in your own vehicle.
Occasionally the larger animals develop vehicleaphobia ,then the “fun” starts.
And it it just excessively stupidly Hot.
Yes, that would Instil mistrust.
Chased by a pack of blood thirsty Velociraffes wouldn’t by a nice way to go.
LOL! It has been a tiring day, but a good day; my company from the north and I met up with some mutual FRiends, and spent several hours together.
We had brunch at the Railroad Pass Casino, but I had to go outside because of the cigarette smoke. When we came back we sat on the patio here in 80 degree shade and did a lot of reminiscing. Life is good!
And I’m tired enough that I really needed the laugh all y’all provided to me!
We aim to please. :-)
Night All. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Me too. Baby giraffes are cute
Good morning all.
After Blofeld was foiled by Bond, Blofeld’s cat fell on hard times. Once bejeweled and pampered, her life in the streets and back alleys left her thirsting for revenge against Bond.
Morning, Early Birds. :)
morning moose... winter is taking another bite of us here. Snow, sleet, rain later, just below freezing tonight.
Hawaiian shirts will have to wait..
Saw a photo of Lake District fog the other day taken from a peak.... just a thick cloud cover below ones feet.
It DOES look like Blofeld’s kitty. Her revenge will be giving him a martini, stirred, instead of shaken.
Or worse. Not a real martini. An appletini.
The last James Bond I saw was Pierce. I’m really behind a few movies. Is it me or is Sean Connery the best Bond?
I liked Roger Moore best.
Good morning!
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