Rudyard Kipling"
“When you're left wounded on Afganistan's plains and
the women come out to cut up what remains, Just roll to your rifle
and blow out your brains,
And go to your God like a soldier”
General Douglas MacArthur"
“We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction.”
“It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.” “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.
“The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and be the deepest wounds and scars of war.”
“May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't .” “The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
“Nobody ever defended, there is only attack and attack and attack some more.
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.
The Soldier stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as bright as his brass
"Step forward you Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint."
I've had to work on Sundays
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
The Soldier squared his shoulders and said
And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burden well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Anwar Ibrahim’s worldview was partly shaped by the writings of Islamist
thinkers such as the Muslim Brotherhood founder Hassan al-Banna, the
Egyptian writer Sayyid Qutb, the South Asian theologian Abu al-Ala
al-Mawdudi, and the Iranian jurist and revolutionary leader Ayatollah
Khomeini.
Vijay47 : Despite sides taken, let us get one thing straight – what is happening in Gaza, Palestine, and Israel is an on-going human tragedy of unimaginable proportions, with men, women, and children dying day after day. After decades of death and destruction, it is long past the time for peace to become a reality to combatants, foes, and friends.
Right now, Israel is screaming for vengeance, their Kfirs, Dassaults, and rockets swooping low wreaking havoc for the rain of death that Hamas launched last week. Where are those celebrations today, why the tears now?
To some extent, Anwar Ibrahim, I will concede restrained congratulations in that your latest statement is not as rabid as the ones you made even a week ago.
It is a relief that you in the main spoke only of security and safe-homes for Gaza without your launching into another strident condemnation against Israel. Nevertheless, you have miles to go and promises to keep before you can even dream of touching that statesmanship label you so desperately seek.
After your Budget Allocations for religious purposes, another irony!
You explained that sending Malaysian troops to the battle zone is easier said than done. But first, why are you even sending our soldiers to Gaza? Has Israel declared war on us? Perhaps you nobly feel that we must go to douse the flames of war wherever they be. Great! When are you sending our boys to Ukraine?
Yes, the irony. You lamented that “even landing our aircraft” in Gaza required agreement. Why? Israel is completely surrounded by enemies, the place is camel knee-deep with Arabs bent on driving the Jews into the Red Sea since Moses is no longer there.
Why should the Arabs, except Egypt, of course, say no to Malaysia? They don’t trust Malaysians bearing gifts?
Tell me, Anwar Ibrahim, do you perhaps believe you are the one mentioned in the Holy Books when they say, “Verily I say, there shall ride from the East one chosen to save and lead the world.”?
Just asking.
Freethinker : While they are innocent death but the image of the Palestine celebrating and giving out sweets in the aftermath of the Day1 incursion where thousand was brutally killed is just unimaginable. When the people glorified violence, they are same as them.
BlackDove : Palestinians are just canon folders, Hamas top leaders are staying in Qatar 5-star hotels remotely control the attacks on Israel, like playing strategy games (i.e., Dune) on the computers.
Me : The problem with Mr Madani is he cannot see beyond his religion. Whatever atrocities they commit are white washed by his belief system! Whilst at it we could NOT even handle a ragtag bunch of Sulu pirates, remember that colossal fuck up?
