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Introduction Since the beginning of the war in Gaza, Israel and the Vatican have been at odds. Israel has objected to what it sees as the Vatican’s false moral equivalence between terrorist aggression and Israel’s right to self-defence. The Vatican has complained of a “disproportionate” Israeli response which puts innocents at risk and threatens to ignite a wider regional or even global conflagration. Pope Francis wrote to the Jewish population of Israel in February 2024 condemning all forms of anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism: "(The Church) rejects every form of anti-Judaism and antisemitism, unequivocally condemning manifestations of hatred towards Jews and Judaism as a sin against God … Together with you, we, Catholics, are very concerned about the terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world. We had hoped that 'never again' would be a refrain heard by the new generations." The Pope noted that wars and divisions are increasing all over ...
Paris spent $1.5 billion on its attempt to dazzle the world with a four-hour extravaganza to mark the start of the Olympic games. Yep, you read that right - $1.5 billion! And what did the world get? In the words of Gavin Ashendon: "a hate letter that has now been signed." Those watching witnessed a full-on Woke dystopian re-creation of Jesus Christ’s Last Supper. Thankfully it was on record whilst grandchildren and I were "otherwise engaged" - i.e. playing water pistols in the garden. The Olympic Committee claimed the burlesque performance was an “interpretation of the Greek God [of wine and festivity] Dionysus” to make viewers “aware of the absurdity of violence between human beings.” Yeah, sure, that explains those flying pigs! The scene featured some half-naked performers, one in the middle with a halo atop her head, behind a long table. Another naked, painted blue, with his/her/cis genitalia covered in fruit. Compare and contrast: You don't need to...
Ha ha, very good!
ReplyDeleteMrs Dilo, on the other hand, would have been suitably impresed by her husband's frugality.
Personally I played safe, cleared out her Amazon wishlist.
ReplyDeleteI need to get married.
DeleteIndeed, I have long thought that the firm guiding hand of a masterful husband would be a proper cure for your fancy and unladylike behaviour.
DeleteThe wild rivers cannot be tamed! You should have known me in uni 😂
DeleteHmmm 🤔 clearly finding an appropriate and commanding husband for you, needs to be treated with urgency.
DeleteThis is what happens when the fair sex gets access to education beyond their needs.
One is not averse to a firm and guiding hand... 😊
DeleteI suppose our education should stop in the kitchen ... does Mrs. Clive know this? 🧐
She's a very good cook
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ReplyDeleteCressida's French grandmother said that if you are a good French cook you will never be without a husband.