I have been glued to the TV over this whole situation in the Middle East. Sounds like even more proof that the end of the world is coming if you ask me. I'm not a religious fanatic by any means, but I can't help but think that all this mess with Israel is a sign of things to come perhaps. Part of what fuels this thinking is the fact that I have my little one to consider, who's just starting out in this scary world. I'd give my life to protect her, as I'm sure any mom would, but you can't protect your kids from everything. I feel so powerless.
Something I don't understand is this: many people are upset about our presence and the continued fighting in Iraq. They want us out. Much of the world thinks we should mind our own business. Then, only a week or so into this mess, some of the same people want to know why we aren't intervening? Just watch CNN. Well hells bells (as my grandma says!), how is this any different? If we intervene, we're sticking our nose in again. Personally, I'm proud of our country. We are so willing so help people, but I have mixed feelings on this one. I'm just not very politically savvy, so I can't really say . . .
Say prayers for chef Anthony Bourdain. I am currently in a bookclub with him, and he's been stuck in Beirut since the 10th. :-(
Posted by Hannah at July 20, 2006 02:20 PMYou're in a book club with Anthony Bourdain? You mean, he actually comes to your house or something for book club meetings? Or do you mean that you're reading books BY him? Sorry for such a stupid question. :)
Posted by: Lisanne at July 20, 2006 03:56 PMLast I heard the marines had landed to evacuate all the Americans. Maybe it was an eroneous report? Or would assisting with evacuation not consititute intervening. I watch all this on TV too, and wonder what the hell is going on. It makes me sad that people can't work things out by talking. Unfortunately it's religion that's caused all this malarky in the first place. It's just a modern day holy war. I'm not for or against either way - and it doesn't affect my belief in a higher power - it's just men that have made religion with their own rules, and THAT'S where it get's all messed up.
Posted by: Valkyrie at July 21, 2006 01:07 AMYou are in a book club with Anthony Bourdain? Doesn't he live in NYC?
Posted by: rachel at July 21, 2006 09:50 AMPeople though that World War 1 was the end of the world, World War 2 was, then AIDS was, the Gulf war was, then the Bird Flue was and now this is. I think we would need something a bit more catestrophic. I just hope all the fighting everywhere ends soon. There is no justification for war. But that is just me.
By the way I LOOOVE Anthony Bourdain, hope he and everyone else is alright.
Posted by: Ani at July 21, 2006 11:08 AMPoor guy. I will definately keep him in my prayers. Thanks for passing it on.
Posted by: Suzy at July 21, 2006 09:46 PM