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This Portland Hippie Is Planning a ‘Peace Concert’ in ISIS-Controlled Syria
Daily Beast ^ | January 6, 2016 | Asawin Suebsaeng

Posted on 01/09/2016 3:43:28 PM PST by PJ-Comix

James Twyman, 'Peace Troubadour,' is embarking on 'the most important and dangerous peace mission' of his life-to the Israel-Syria border and beyond, wielding his classical guitar.

ISIS generally doesn't respond well to music.

But that isn't stopping James Twyman, an author and musician based in Portland, Oregon, from planning a trip to ISIS-held territory in Syria later this month to help bring peace to the region through the power of a musical-prayer concert.

(Excerpt) Read more at thedailybeast.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: hippie; isis; liberals; oregon; usefulidiots
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To: jocon307
I wish this man no ill, but would that be enough to wake up the West?

You can't wake people up who are pretending to be asleep.

21 posted on 01/09/2016 3:55:51 PM PST by Talisker (One who commands, must obey.)
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To: PJ-Comix

MOST EXCELLENT. Finally someone who will walk the walk and talk the talk about “peace” is capable with just a little understanding and hugs.

In reality this fool will be used as a prop\aganda tool by ISIS. They won’t cut his head off. They’ll put him on every poster and video of him pleading that all ISIS wants is to be left alone in peace.


22 posted on 01/09/2016 3:55:52 PM PST by Organic Panic
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To: Rock Eye Jack
Don't forget that Christ rode to Jerusalem knowing of his demise
Would you call Christ an idiot ?

The real question is: Would you call this clueless Portland hippie Christ?

23 posted on 01/09/2016 3:55:52 PM PST by PJ-Comix (DUmmie Skinner: Bought & Paid For By Hillary)
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To: Rock Eye Jack

Christ was Christ. This guy isn’t.


24 posted on 01/09/2016 3:56:30 PM PST by 2111USMC (Aim Small Miss Small)
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To: Rock Eye Jack
Don't forget that Christ rode to Jerusalem knowing of his demise Would you call Christ an idiot ?

Are you suggesting you think the Portland hippie might be going there to die for our sins?

25 posted on 01/09/2016 3:56:46 PM PST by Wissa (Gone Galt)
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To: windcliff

“You’ve Got A Friend”

“Everybody Wants To Rule The World”

“Why Can’t We Be Friends?”


26 posted on 01/09/2016 3:58:13 PM PST by Califreak (Hope and Che'nge is killing U.S. Feel the Trump-mentum!(insert ireallysupportCruzdisclaimerhere/))
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To: Rock Eye Jack

I suggest you take a course in logic.


27 posted on 01/09/2016 3:58:56 PM PST by Ann de IL
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To: PJ-Comix


28 posted on 01/09/2016 3:59:04 PM PST by Albion Wilde ("We need someone to lead us back to the standard of excellence we once epitomized." --Donald Trump)
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To: PJ-Comix

Soon to be a youtube snuff film with the isis beheaders.


29 posted on 01/09/2016 3:59:05 PM PST by US_MilitaryRules (The last suit you wear has no pockets!)
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To: Talisker

“You can’t wake people up who are pretending to be asleep.”

Ah, good point. Excellent point.


30 posted on 01/09/2016 3:59:07 PM PST by jocon307
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To: PJ-Comix

What a selfless act!
It’s like walking into the lion cage.
I think we can all agree we hope he gets what he deserves.


31 posted on 01/09/2016 3:59:17 PM PST by Iron Munro (The wise have stores of choice food and oil but a foolish man devours all he has. Proverbs 21:20)
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To: PJ-Comix

Heh heh heh.... here comes Rachel Corrie’s soulmate.


32 posted on 01/09/2016 4:00:03 PM PST by A_perfect_lady (Welfare: It's a Safety Net, Not a Hammock.)
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To: gorush

Break a leg.


Lose a head.


33 posted on 01/09/2016 4:00:22 PM PST by samtheman (Elect Trump, Build Wall.)
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To: PJ-Comix

Well, that’s one less Bernie voter.


34 posted on 01/09/2016 4:00:34 PM PST by Albion Wilde ("We need someone to lead us back to the standard of excellence we once epitomized." --Donald Trump)
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To: Califreak

“Peace Choo Choo” by Yusuf Isalm


35 posted on 01/09/2016 4:01:01 PM PST by Carthego delenda est
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To: AFreeBird

Smokin the wacky tabacky or droppin the brown acid


36 posted on 01/09/2016 4:01:06 PM PST by ronnie raygun
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To: Rock Eye Jack
Would you call Christ an idiot ?

Are you comparing this idiot to Christ?

37 posted on 01/09/2016 4:02:57 PM PST by IronJack
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To: PJ-Comix

Heard the head liner is SAM THE SHAM AND THE PHAROHS, wooley bully yall!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcguLZaMelE


38 posted on 01/09/2016 4:03:10 PM PST by ronnie raygun
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To: Carthego delenda est

I always forget about him.

“And if I ever lose my head.. No need to think cause I’ll be dead. And if I ever lose my head I won’t be alive no more. I’m being followed by a moon shadow...”


39 posted on 01/09/2016 4:04:26 PM PST by Califreak (Hope and Che'nge is killing U.S. Feel the Trump-mentum!(insert ireallysupportCruzdisclaimerhere/))
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To: Rock Eye Jack

Isn’t conflation fun?


40 posted on 01/09/2016 4:04:39 PM PST by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now it is your turn ...)
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