Fear of Larger War in the Middle East

[zoebarry]

It's so interesting how this guy ties in the time in August of 1914 just before WWI and August 2013. 

 

Here's a quote and then the link:

 

“In August 1914 there was a lot of grouse shooting going on. In August 2013, politicians prefer to read doorstopper biographies in Tuscany and Cornwall. Yet the spreading Middle East crisis, its multiple flashpoints, is every bit as ominous as the prelude to war in 1914.”

 

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/newsmakers/fears-larger-war-middle-east-180559605.html?vp=1

 

 

I think something is about to happen......

Edited August 28, 2013 by zoebarry

[maladee]

what is grouse shooting?

[zoebarry]

what is grouse shooting?

 

I believe it it means shooting for sport. You know, just for the fun of it, or shooting without any justification.

Edited August 28, 2013 by zoebarry

[Mei]

what is grouse shooting?

Grouse are a type of group-eating birds (turkey, chicken, quail, etc.).   Grouse shooting is a field sport of the U.K.

[Áine]

Grouse are a type of group-eating birds (turkey, chicken, quail, etc.). Grouse shooting is a field sport of the U.K.

grouse is a type of birs they shoot for sport especially in Scotland, they flush them out with dogs so that they fly a little then shoot them.... they can only shoot them at certain times of the year, and they call it the grouse season.

[Mei]

Typically all hunting sports are seasonal. 

[zoebarry]

Although all your definition of "grouse" are correct, those definitions are NOT what applies here.  If you read the context of the article, and check your history, he is referring to the numerous military actions that were occurring in August 1914 and the preceding months.  "Grouse shooting" is slang in this instance.

 

Here is the book that the article is also likened to:

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guns_of_August

Edited August 28, 2013 by zoebarry

[trottigy]

Interesting I took it "Grouse hunting" to mean- the people who can make a difference as so busy with their "sport" that they aren't even paying attention to what is going on.

 

Phrases like this made me feel that way:

 

"And Boyes warned that, as in August 1914, the world was not paying enough attention."

 

"“In August 1914 there was a lot of grouse shooting going on. In August 2013, politicians prefer to read doorstopper biographies in Tuscany and Cornwall."

 

and back in 1914 - Grouse hunting would have been just for sport.

Edited August 28, 2013 by trottigy

[Áine]

Although all your definition of "grouse" are correct, those definitions are NOT what applies here. If you read the context of the article, and check your history, he is referring to the numerous military actions that were occurring in August 1914 and the preceding months. "Grouse shooting" is slang in this instance.

Here is the book that the article is also likened to:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guns_of_August

I wasn't on anyway applying it here. Simply stating what it is.

[maladee]

^{I thought they where using a slang term, hmmm are grouse good eating LOL}

[trottigy]

^{I thought they where using a slang term, hmmm are grouse good eating LOL}

 

Do you like duck or pheasant? Than yes. If you don't - than no.

[surfergirl]

What season is it?( Elma Thud?) Lols.

Thanks for the explanation on grouse.

I always thought it meant...its cool.

Zoebary interesting post. Good to be staying alert.

[pnutts]

Don't like poultry because it is fowl    I tried getting grouse when I lived in central Ontario ( cottage country ) - my boys & myself couldn't open our doors fast enough as we drove past and we missed them . Stupid birds would stand at side of road - and not move.

 

Sort of sounds like many countries today -like stupid birds waiting to become fodder.

Edited August 29, 2013 by pnutts

[Allabord4Jah]

Wow, I hope the U.N., is working on a Peace & Security plan, while their inspectors are checking out the nerve gas in Syria! 

[Fee-bee]

I think the UN are shooting grouses

[halfspanishlee]

USA will now go ahead without the uk and are now siding with France to war with syrla

[Mei]

USA will now go ahead without the uk and are now siding with France to war with syrla

So, it seems that France and U.S. favor going to war with Syria . . . and Russia, China, and U.K. don't.  Looks like the "U.N. Security Council" permanent member states cannot seem to agree or make any progress in the hopes of peace and security.   

Edited August 31, 2013 by Mei

[bohemian]

There are many in the UK who are deeply disturbed by the Iraq war, and the way misinformation of WMD (including chemical weapons) was used in justification. Blair and others should be called to account for the deaths of many soldiers and civilians, and they will be - by Jehovah.

The UK parliament appears to have reflected the unease over this in their decision, and the opposition leader, Ed Milliband, said that being in a special relationship with the USA did not mean doing what President Obama wants! The UK MPs wanted to see more evidence of the use of these weapons by the Assad regime before deciding on any military action.

[yahuwah5577]

There are many in the UK who are deeply disturbed by the Iraq war, and the way misinformation of WMD (including chemical weapons) was used in justification. Blair and others should be called to account for the deaths of many soldiers and civilians, and they will be - by Jehovah.

The UK parliament appears to have reflected the unease over this in their decision, and the opposition leader, Ed Milliband, said that being in a special relationship with the USA did not mean doing what President Obama wants! The UK MPs wanted to see more evidence of the use of these weapons by the Assad regime before deciding on any military action.

All wars are about gain wealth and control.As we can see from Vietnam War to now all wars was just big disinformation and many lies.

[CHecker]

Although all your definition of "grouse" are correct, those definitions are NOT what applies here.  If you read the context of the article, and check your history, he is referring to the numerous military actions that were occurring in August 1914 and the preceding months.  "Grouse shooting" is slang in this instance.

 

Here is the book that the article is also likened to:

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guns_of_August

 

You go girl!

I was quickly reading all the definitions people were coming up with....then there's you, HA!! You are funny! Right, but also funny! 

[Allabord4Jah]

DRATS!!!!! No Peace & Security! 

[Brenda]

John McCann was on Jay Leno last night (couldn't sleep). 

 

He said that the UN was worthless, was 'a waste of taxpayers money'.  Sounded like he was goading them...  One day it will lift it's ugly head.

[feather]

with current world govts in turmoil and the masses tied in to the chaos

  through social media, 24 hr news, etc... a new 'Peace and Security' WT

    would be awesome for Jan 2014

[Allabord4Jah]

I just heard on the news that Obama is going to wait on Congress, and in 10 days he'll know if he can start WWIII.  Satan is using every distraction he can to thwart's Jehovah's purpose!  We know that is an absolute FAILURE on his part!  Nothing can stop Jehovah's purpose.

[Allabord4Jah]

I think the UN are shooting grouses

nothing but a bunch of "lame ducks"