Strategy of tension

Pacifying Raqqa: ‘Staggering loss of civilian life’ during US-backed siege of Raqqa – UN

Hell's Fire Reigns Down From the Skies I think of Dresden and Tokyo and know there is nothing new in burning living persons in their beds,  or as they huddle in fear in the believed safety of their homes Pacifying Raqqa“Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings”  Words, their use and the affect of that use on the consumer of employed language.

Iranian Kurds Responsible for ISIS Attacks in Tehran

Well readers, as you can imagine, I'm not the least bit shocked or surprised at this news. Considering I had written that this exact type of destabilization using the PKK affiliate PAK in Iran would occur: 2015- And had also repeatedly informed readers here regarding the symbiosis of KurdIShIS.: 2014November 19, 2014:   Kurd/ ISIS Symbiosis - The Impending Destruction of Turkey.

Iran Responds to Repugnant Trump Statement on Tehran Attack

It's an interesting statement to be sure.  I'll highlight the statement of friendship and sympathy.Notice that Trump is promoting BLOWBACK (circular reasoning/logic)- the meme of obfuscation- created by the CIA. Wondering why it is Trump doesn't employ this type of language, in order to manage perceptions, when Britain, France, Israel or the US have terror attacks?Atlantic

Bullying Qatar: US Mediation, Concessions, Leadership Replacement.

It's all possible! Trying to get an understanding of what exactly is going on between the Gulf Nations- The US looks to be involved possibly having instigated the crisis. Related to Iran? Is the US ensuring the ducks are all lined up before a move against Iran. The usual appeasing of Israel? Will the emir have to be removed to ensure compliance?What about Qatar's partnership with Turkey? Turkey has a military base in Qatar.hat tip Kaz

No Good Evidence that Children Benefit from Screen Time

None at all. And there never has been. From the TV screen to the iscreen there is no evidence of benefit from the idiot device. You know why that is? It’s quite simple- We are not computers. We are not machines. Despite the lies of Richard Dawkins and others of his ilk. We are flesh & blood humans.  Our cohorts- Our equals. Our kind are other humans. Not computers.