Hashem Fights For Israel
Showing posts with label Battle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Battle. Show all posts
October 28, 2024
May 9, 2020
Am Yisrael Chai!
I love the Merkava IV, Israel's main battle tank.
The shape, the versatility, the power!
Complete fighting awesomeness.
The new "Merkava IV Barak" (scheduled for deployment in 2021) will even have artificial intelligence (AI) for advanced battle management systems.
I wish we had the Merkava during the Holocaust and could've given the Nazi bastards what they rightfully deserved.
Never again! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
May 2, 2020
Bacteria Vs. Virus--The Cure!
The enemy of my enemy is my friend
Both bacteria and viruses are enemies of people in that they often make us sick.
If they can make us sick, why can't they be used to fight and make each other sick (i.e. destroy each other).
Thus, bacteria can be our friend, if we use them to destroy viruses, like Coronavirus.
Why can't we create a "virus-eating bacteria" (and vice versa "bacteria-eating virus") to destroy these little monsters that are infecting and killing us?
Let our enemies kill each other! ;-)
(Credit Graphic: Andy Blumenthal)
July 1, 2019
Potpourri Smells
But I thought these bowls and batches of potpourri were pretty attractive.
The fruits and petals mixed with spices looked good.
I guess anything that can improve on room odors is a positive thing.
I sort of imagine the scent of the potpourri battling the odors in the room and pushing and pulling back and forth until one smell wins out.
Better keep that potpourri new and fresh--the nose knows. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
January 28, 2018
The Devil Wolf Attack
It was so completely real, I can't even tell you.
There was a devil wolf that attacked me from the the back and literally jumped on me.
It's claws were wrapped around my neck and I could tell that with any movement whatsoever, they would immediately slice and sever my arteries completely.
His huge jaws were at the backside of my head, it's hot breath searing my flesh, and his sharp gnawing teeth were ready at any moment to snap into my neck.
His full weight, incredible strength, and evil presence were heavy on me and ripping into my back and shoulders.
It was clear how close I was to the very end of it all.
The pure evil of this devil wolf being and the ferociousness of the attack was the most fearsome that I could ever imagine.
What happened next I will never tell anyone, except that I am alive to tell the story.
But this experience of undeniable and terrible evil so close and foreboding has left me a different person forever.
There are forces of true evil out there--for sure--and we must never let our guard down for a second.
But as Rabbi Nachman says, it is a narrow bridge, but with the good of G-d, we must never fear at all. ;-)
(Source Photo: here with attribution to Efraim Stochter)
August 25, 2017
Ever Feel Like You're Target Practice
The knives get sharpened and readied.
At some point, they come flying out of nowhere.
Often, from all directions at the same time.
When it rains, it pours.
Some people latch on to the opportunity to try and make a kill.
You do your best to duck this way and that and survive the onslaught.
Hopefully, you were adequately prepared.
The big question is--can you hold unto your cheese?
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
July 16, 2016
Look Who I Found In Synagogue
I captured this amazing Pokemon.
I can't say that I actually saw him davening (praying) in shule.
But he was on the way down to the kiddush (blessing and meal) after services.
No virtual apps needed for this Pokemon.
He was right there over the chulent (bean and meat stew)--Oh, that must've been another week.
Anyway, this Pokemon is ready to defend in the next battle of good and evil.
Thanks to Nintendo, Pokemon goes these days where the rest of our leaders are afraid to endeavor.
Hence the search for Pokemon far and wide...it's a true craze. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
June 3, 2016
Last Man Standing Wins
Whether in medieval times or in the civil war...it goes something like this.
- Red coats line up on this side.
- Blue coats line up on that side.
- Everyone pull out their weapons.
- Scream your bloody heads off.
- And run towards each other swinging.
- The last man standing from either side is the winning army!
Basically, mass suicide for both sides (like trying to take the hill running straight into machine gun fire).
These days, there is a notion at least of using stealth, smart bombs, and sending in drones or robots, so as not to risk real people's lives unnecessarily.
But I guess that takes the fun out of it--can't slice and dice and smash the enemy with your bare hands.
Last weekend, I watched people who like to fight the old fashioned way, dress up in medieval gear, take their sides on the field in the park, and go at it.
They had swords, and clubs, and javelins, and bow and arrows, and more.
They even had roles, and one guy I talked to was actually the king for one side of the fight--and apparently you have to earn that role in battle and in council vote.
On the battlefield then the people get together and go at it hitting each other with some pretty scary weapons that fortunately are (mostly) padded, but still they seemed to get some pretty good zets!
Honestly, it sort of looked like a lot of fun and good exercise, but probably (more than) a little dangerous too.
I saw one combatant coming off the field, taking off his outfit as it was pretty hot out, and he literally had layers of shielding on, so aside from seeing them take hits again and again, I could see that they felt they needed the protection.
What was also interesting watching this--and I understand sometimes they get about 150 people on the field at a time to go at it--is that people seem to really want to go back in time to the way things were...more natural, more real, and even more deadly--up close and personal!
We are so much in a virtual world or like Elon Musk (CEO of SpaceX and Tesla) said living in a simulation, that there is just a wild yearning and craving to get back to nature, basics, and what's tangible and real.
Even if it means bashing heads on a hot Summer's day...and reenacting the times of lore...put your smartphones down and pull out your swords and clubs--it's a new day and age. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
September 16, 2015
Mano A Mano
Man against man.
A fight to unseat and prevail against one's ultimate opponent.
Each one bravely charging forward into the fight.
Armed and dangerous.
Both shielded, but not fully protected.
One will be going down hard and maybe not coming up again.
Good versus evil.
Repeated over time as the war of attrition plays out.
The heavenly battle taking place among mere mortal agents.
Until eventually the righteous triumph over the selfish, lusting, and greedy villains.
In didn't start in Medieval times and it won't end until it's over and won, and it will be won for G-d's sake. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
November 16, 2014
Anime Kicks Butt
They have these amazing characters that any kid would like to have.
With swords, shields, guns and well-honed fighting powers, these champions are ready for battle.
This one was at Barnes and Nobles for $34.95 this holiday session.
If I was still a kid, I could wrap my imagination around this, and help save the world from all the evil and stupid characters out there--unfortunately, both fictional and too often real. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
June 23, 2013
Sweet Sweat, Bitter Blood
And while we shouldn't sweat the small and unimportant stuff in life, we also can't afford to overlook those things that are really important like our health, spiritual well-being, modest prosperity to care for ourselves and loved ones, and of course ensuring freedom and justice for all people.
It's a balancing act to do everything and it takes hard work to try and be successful on so many fronts of life.
Some success strategies:
- Be aware of what's going on around you--we live in a dynamic world and things are constantly changing.
- Work hard to always have a positive impact--it's too easy to be negative and cynical, give up trying, and throw in the towel.
- Learn from mistakes--everyone makes them.
- Hope for the best, but also train and prepare for the worst--because you never really know.
Overall, I think the picture above says it well: It's better to sweat in training, than bleed in battle.
So listen to the General: sweat now--really work it and don't be afraid to push your limits--you'll be glad you did, when the time comes and it really counts. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
October 9, 2010
The Spirit of A Warrior
Meaningful in life and in leadership...
“The spirit of a warrior is not geared to indulging and complaining, nor is it geared to winning or losing. The spirit of a warrior is geared only to struggle, and every struggle is a warrior’s last battle on earth. Thus the outcome matters very little to him. In his last battle on earth a warrior lets his spirit flow free and clear. And as he wages his battle, knowing that his intent is impeccable, a warrior laughs and laughs.”
- Carlos Castaneda
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