All of the reasons that Sam has outlined in public are true.  I know it sounds somewhat unbelieveable because it's so weird, but if it was made up, I think any PR person would have come up with a b... (more)

Assuming we are discussing the July 2014 conflict:
It's complicated.

But let's begin with the basics.
It's July in the Middle East, on the coast of the Mediterranean sea.
It's freagin' hot and hu... (more)

I don't fight back when people insult me on Twitter (or anywhere else online for that matter). I've been asked why many times over the years because there are zero examples of me having flame wars ... (more)

I served in the Israeli army. In no point in training we were taught anything like that. I do remember extensive lessons on the IDF code of conduct (Israel Defense Forces), Specifically:

"The IDF ...

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Not this question again.

The answer has nothing at all to do with the Eagles being in any way unwilling to carry anyone to Mordor.

Gwaihir, in Book 6, Chapter 4, The Field of Cormallen, is quoted... (more)

I was once married to a man with an IQ of 170. After we broke up he was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome and ADD. Life is in no way easier; in many ways it is far more difficult. Nobody seems logic... (more)

Here is my personal family story dealing with Mr. Che Guevara.

When I was 2 years old the Cuban Revolution was in full swing. My father was the sort of lawyer people in trouble wanted. One who nev... (more)