Thomas Friedman:
The events of 1979 diminished the status of women, pluralism and modern education across the Arab-Muslim region, and they fueled religious extremist groups like Al Qaeda, Hezbollah and ISIS, whose activities have brought ruin to so many innocent Muslims and non-Muslims alike β and so many metal detectors to airports across the globe.
nyti.ms/2FjI65h
Elsewhere, discussing issues of vital importance... π
It's Davos time again. Anyone beat me to this year's compulsory swipe?
"Digital Footprint" is a double-edged sword for children. The most complex and difficult advice you'll need to give your kids.
.@KenPremise ~ and, yes, it's a Twitter work-alike. You can eventually just live here on counter.social and cross-post relevant stuff back to your zombie Twitter account.
Never on counter.social
http://bit.ly/2EtFlwU
#CyberBullying https://counter.social/media/Cm8kuteT1_O8BKkmfYA
This tourist invite to a picturesque isle would be inspiring if it didn't resemble my backyard.
Drone wars.
"The Russians have been using drone swarms against the Ukrainians to good effect (blowing up ammo dumps). Here's one being used against a Russian base on the coast of Syria. Recount as reported by the Russian MoD reported it this morning..."
@tehdr0p0ut ~ You'll be pleased to know. The missus asked me what were my first words after being born. (yeah, i know, trick question)
Thanks to you, can finally put that one to rest. I screamed "god of fuck! what now"
Robots. I love robots. [ he made me say it ]
@nickqueen _ The welcoming committee is out in force tonight. It's been a hectic time today with the resident gorilla [ @Gippy ] causing some mischief around the place π
Sorry, cranky exchanges are rare here. You walked into one not of your making. Unlucky.
@RogueLaure Well yeah, he's just a mascot, you know? @Gippy
π¦πΊ They were the best of times
Will follow unless unconscious at keyboard...
https://SheepOverboard.org