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Monday, 4 November 2024

Postcript Trying to think Positiv






 "How do we prevent Iran develop an atomic bomb, when, on the American side, dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is not recognized as a war crime."  "I have had my fill of hurtful words. I think especially egregious when citizens like me, who point out abuses in their country, are referred to as 'do - gooders'. This is how a phrase that can be used to stop an argument dead, becomes part of common usage. " Guenter Grass. "  "A man  never discloses his character as clearly as when he describes another. "    " You prove your worth with your actions, not with your mouth. "   Jean Paul.                        Providing my guests with breakfast at my " Cats' Table", suddenly some started to run away. What happened? Two youngsters were taking their German Shepherd sized dog for a walk, they had removed the lead, but then quickly put it back on again. Interestingly cats don't show the same reaction to all dogs, they seem to know which one is gentle and represents no threat whatsoever. Janina suffers from fungus and has a wound on her back. The application of a spray to the wound, as prescribed by our vet, appeared to be highly unpleasant for my little darling and she seemed "to think of murder", attacked me. I put Betadine on my wounds and ignored her. A little later Janina jumped on my lap and wanted to cuddle. No feelings of revenge, no hard feelings, amazing. Is that why cats don't get wrinkles? We could learn from cats. Life would be so much easier. - Garbage collection (at least in Sousse) has lately been reduced to only 4 to 6 times a week, reasons unknown, could be due to lack of staff, some garbage trucks out of service, a strike, an attempt to demonstrate the importance of regular garbage removal, or to reduce expenditures., after all, some citizens don't pay the charge for this important job, say they don't have the money to do so. Seems we (within limits) are paying for such neighbors as well, as the authorities presented us with a double bill on account of two doors belonging to our house. Well, we neither possess two houses nor do we share our house with tenants, only feral little treasures without any income, but they thank with the love they give us. Luckily I don't smoke, reduces our expenditures, so we won't grumble. As long as our little treasures don't require many medical treatments and medications, we get by. Lately the croquettes I leave outside for poor hungry cats are always gone in no time. Either the ferals' appetite has increased or some folks help themselves to get free pet food, or let their dogs eat our cats' croquettes. The later can cause diarrhea in dogs. In several European countries tinned tuna has lately been tested and a three times higher quantity of mercury than permitted was discovered. - Erdogan called Netanyahu an enemy of humanity. "International laws are being replaced by the rules of the jungle."  Israelian soldiers made videos of their rather strange army actions, (I am not saying all are doing this, but that is what can be seen on their videos) cheering while destroying Palestians property, entering Palestinian houses, playing with women's dresses and underwear, smashing crockery, TV sets, etc. Having posted such videos on internet, some fear now they may get identified. Fifteen top humanitarian  UN officials and partner organizations (e. g. Unicef, Oxfam) call on Israel to end its attack on Gaza. Their statement lists various violations of international humanitarian laws "that must stop," e. g. attacks on humanitarians and health workers trying to help, attacks on hospitals, killing patients, fighting inside hospitals, denying basic aid and life saving supplies. Israel has yet to provide evidence for  many of their accusations, e. g. against UNRWA. Can't Netanyahu understand their tasks? It is not a crime to help Palestinian civilians. It is not a crime to take the wounded to a hospital. As one doesn't need to negociate with friends, with whom does Netanyahu wish to hold peace talks? Lord have mercy. 

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