My toast on Hezbollah (their fault that they never drink)

Skybird · 03-02-07, 07:02 AM

On radio this morning (one of the very rare days in a year when I car to listen to the radio), german politicians were hailing the success of the UN mission in Lebanon, and that a solid chance has been created to tame Hezbollah and that the troops helped to prevent hezbollah regrouping and rearming, and that they actively help to increase Isarael'S security.

Obviously they have not been told that Hezbollah has been doing exactly this, and by many observbes is considered to be stronger now than it was before last year'S war. It already has offered the lebanese army to equipe them with modern and more sophisticated weapons than what the regular Lebanese army has. It's just that they do all this north of the Litani, outside the UN-visited (how else to call it?) territory.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle1438090.ece

Last year's job was not properly done, by far not, and has not been brought even close to a successful "end". I am sure it is only a question of time before the next clash between the IDF and Hezbollah brakes loose. And this time it will be much tougher and costly a fight for the Israelis.

Hearings in the US Senate Armed Service Committee in February and January saw Negroponte and chief of intelligence McConnell telling the committee that Hezbollah not only continues to pose a vital threat to American interests, but that it also must be considered as a high risk to security and stability in the region. Saudi wellfare organisations help to fund their weapon supplies. My impression is that the US is increasingly concerned about Hezbollah and rightly so.

I skipped the January report (red a foreign summary only), but flew over the February report this night:

http://www.dni.gov/testimonies/20070118_transcript.pdf
http://www.dni.gov/testimonies/20070227_transcript.pdf

Next war is ahead. With much higher stakes on Israel's side, and a much better armed Hezbollah. and plenty of european blue helmets in the middle, tapping around in the dark. Oh sunny Europe, though make my heart sing and laugh...

The Irish are said to drink what they call the water of life (whiskey...) for only one reason - to come over the misery of life in general, and dublin in special, whatever they have against it. Have I ever mentioned that since one and a half year a friend has introiduced me to the flavours and aromes of Irish and Scottish whisk(e)ys? :p I think after this radio show I need one now. Dalwhinnie or Jameson 1780 - what shall it be...:hmm:

The Avon Lady · 03-02-07, 07:16 AM

Related (very much so):

J'lem slams Russian decision to supply weapons to Syria.

Russia offers Hamas leader help to lift embargo.

Just like the good ol' days!

kiwi_2005 · 03-02-07, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

The Irish are said to drink what they call the water of life (whiskey...) for only one reason - to come over the misery of life in general, and dublin in special, whatever they have against it. Have I ever mentioned that since one and a half year a friend has introiduced me to the flavours and aromes of Irish and Scottish whisk(e)ys? :p I think after this radio show I need one now. Dalwhinnie or Jameson 1780 - what shall it be...:hmm:

My sister when in her mid 20's was a big drinker of Glenfiddich whiskey she could drink two large bottles on her own straight in nip glasses and walk away sober, its like alcohol had no effect on her, no bloke i know including myself could out drink her, she creamed us all! And won a lot of bets from brave men that accepted the challenge. now in her late 30's she rearly drinks but when she does on the odd occasion she still is able to out drink us. While we're slumped over the table fast asleep she finishes the last drop then heads out to her vege garden for a bit of gardening like she always does after a a bottle or two

- comes back later and gives us a good slap for being slobs and not handling our drink! :rotfl:

Glenfiddich Wiskey was her only drink she would touch. A mans drink it aint....

Skybird · 03-02-07, 08:24 AM

I don't drink much. If I have two days in a month when I drink a glass, than that is already one day more than normal. And usually I leave it to one or two glasses. I can't say that I like whiskey the way I like red vine, or sherry, it is more a strong fascination of the many aromes and smells in a good whiskey. Usually I prefer the mild ones. I once had a Laphroaig. I currently read a novel in which whiskey plays an important role, there the author wrote about Laphroaig: "The ten year old already strikes with the Keltic broadsword, but the fifteen year old sends you straight into Scottish mythology."

It very much felt like exactly that.

Only "Vicious Vampyre" (a chilli sauce) does more harm to your tongue.

The Avon Lady · 03-04-07, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

Related (very much so):

J'lem slams Russian decision to supply weapons to Syria.

Russia offers Hamas leader help to lift embargo.

Just like the good ol' days!

Add to the collection:

Putin's presence.

Skybird · 03-04-07, 06:07 AM

Vodka-drinker, bah.

03-02-07, 07:02 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,615 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	My toast on Hezbollah (their fault that they never drink) On radio this morning (one of the very rare days in a year when I car to listen to the radio), german politicians were hailing the success of the UN mission in Lebanon, and that a solid chance has been created to tame Hezbollah and that the troops helped to prevent hezbollah regrouping and rearming, and that they actively help to increase Isarael'S security. Obviously they have not been told that Hezbollah has been doing exactly this, and by many observbes is considered to be stronger now than it was before last year'S war. It already has offered the lebanese army to equipe them with modern and more sophisticated weapons than what the regular Lebanese army has. It's just that they do all this north of the Litani, outside the UN-visited (how else to call it?) territory. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle1438090.ece Last year's job was not properly done, by far not, and has not been brought even close to a successful "end". I am sure it is only a question of time before the next clash between the IDF and Hezbollah brakes loose. And this time it will be much tougher and costly a fight for the Israelis. Hearings in the US Senate Armed Service Committee in February and January saw Negroponte and chief of intelligence McConnell telling the committee that Hezbollah not only continues to pose a vital threat to American interests, but that it also must be considered as a high risk to security and stability in the region. Saudi wellfare organisations help to fund their weapon supplies. My impression is that the US is increasingly concerned about Hezbollah and rightly so. I skipped the January report (red a foreign summary only), but flew over the February report this night: http://www.dni.gov/testimonies/20070118_transcript.pdf http://www.dni.gov/testimonies/20070227_transcript.pdf Next war is ahead. With much higher stakes on Israel's side, and a much better armed Hezbollah. and plenty of european blue helmets in the middle, tapping around in the dark. Oh sunny Europe, though make my heart sing and laugh... The Irish are said to drink what they call the water of life (whiskey...) for only one reason - to come over the misery of life in general, and dublin in special, whatever they have against it. Have I ever mentioned that since one and a half year a friend has introiduced me to the flavours and aromes of Irish and Scottish whisk(e)ys? :p I think after this radio show I need one now. Dalwhinnie or Jameson 1780 - what shall it be...:hmm:

03-02-07, 07:16 AM	#2
The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Related (very much so): J'lem slams Russian decision to supply weapons to Syria. Russia offers Hamas leader help to lift embargo. Just like the good ol' days! __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

03-04-07, 06:07 AM	#6
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,615 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Vodka-drinker, bah. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-02-07, 08:24 AM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,615 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I don't drink much. If I have two days in a month when I drink a glass, than that is already one day more than normal. And usually I leave it to one or two glasses. I can't say that I like whiskey the way I like red vine, or sherry, it is more a strong fascination of the many aromes and smells in a good whiskey. Usually I prefer the mild ones. I once had a Laphroaig. I currently read a novel in which whiskey plays an important role, there the author wrote about Laphroaig: "The ten year old already strikes with the Keltic broadsword, but the fifteen year old sends you straight into Scottish mythology." It very much felt like exactly that. Only "Vicious Vampyre" (a chilli sauce) does more harm to your tongue.