I'd say yes. He killed a lot of folk with the intention of wiping out or badly damaging a people (the Murkans). That fits the definition.
Didn't say he's any GOOD at it, mind.
Hamas attacks Israel
- Thread starter Serryah
- Start date
Didn't say he's any GOOD at it, mind.
The approximate distance by boat from Scandinavia (e.g., Denmark) to Newfoundland is roughly 2,200 to 2,500 nautical miles or about 4,000 to 4,600 kilometers, requiring a journey of several weeks or months depending on the vessel, weather, and route taken. The most common historical route involves stops in Iceland and Greenland.
A modern sailboat can cover this distance in about 15-20 days at an average speed of 7 knots? Well, that’s….interesting.
In the early days of aviation, we did much the same in reverse. Take off from New York or Boston, land at Gander, refuel, take off and land at Shannon in western Ireland, refuel, then on to London or Paris. Maybe a stop at Keflavik, if needed.
Sure changed the “flight experience” for travellers by air in the decades since though.
“Let me see your shoes, sir!”
“Do you want me to take them off?”
“Please do NOT remove your shoes, sir!”
“Uh, ok?”
Dude proceeds to pull each foot up and look at the sole of the shoe? Yes they’re steal toed. Doesn’t wanna look inside of them. Essentially pats me on the head and sends me on my way to the plane? this really happened about 20 years ago on a flight between Regina and Edmonton. It was WestJet. This was shortly after the shoe bomber thing.
I hear you. Looking at the distances involved, could it arguably be said that the Vikings travelled to the New World 1000 years ago faster than the Sumud flotilla has yet to reach Israel?
I mean, maybe there were advantages like currents and wind (& the North Sea), vs modern technology, like GPS and diesel engines and actually knowing where you’re going, etc…but it’s still an interesting comparison.
The Vikings didn't have the press to deal with.
Gotta say, the idea of the Vikings "dealing with" the press raises a pretty satisfying visual image.
First blue-water sailors out of Europe. Not afraid to sail out of sight of land. Though the term "Viking" comes from "vik" in Norse, meaning "river." They were river raiders. They'd sail up a river, knowing it would lead to a town, then loot same, and back to sea.
With their sailing skill, physical size, shipbuilding ability, and experience, when they made it through the Pillars of Herakles (Gibraltar) and into the Mediterranean to face the Roman navy and various others, it was like a pack of wolves let loose in a sheep pen.
Gotta say, the idea of the Vikings "dealing with" the press raises a pretty satisfying visual image.
There were definitely such advantages. The Vikings were very skilled seafarers, and knew their business. They'd take that northern route to avoid the prevailing westerlies and the Gulf Stream, tediously point-sailing along from landfall to landfall. The return was easy. Between the trade-winds and the Gulf Stream, raise sail and don't touch a line until you ran into County Kerry, Ireland. Then hop off the boat and trade your gold and trinkets for whiskey.
First blue-water sailors out of Europe. Not afraid to sail out of sight of land. Though the term "Viking" comes from "vik" in Norse, meaning "river." They were river raiders. They'd sail up a river, knowing it would lead to a town, then loot same, and back to sea.
With their sailing skill, physical size, shipbuilding ability, and experience, when they made it through the Pillars of Herakles (Gibraltar) and into the Mediterranean to face the Roman navy and various others, it was like a pack of wolves let loose in a sheep pen.
For their time, they were physically big. They would be swiped left on dating sites today. Average height of about 5’6” but stocky due to lifestyle. Big dudes for their time.
Yep. Germans always were. And pulling an oar or swinging a battleaxe from about age three onward would probably shock your physical fitness instructor, but it made for some badass sailors/warriors.
Pretty simple philosophy, too. "Eat, loot, or destroy." Perhaps not the most sophisticated worldview, but one that simplifies the socio-cultural issues surrounding "conflict."
I have a former driver (German) with some crazy genetics. Mid-60’s now and 6 months into his new hip, but he’s never had a sore back ever. Just not designed to be hurt that way.
This is from about 100’ back in order to fit the length of 75 feet of truck and trailer in the same picture…can you tell which guy I’m talking about? Both guys in dark clothing are 6’ tall.
Baldy, I'd guess, in the middle. Kinda guy who opens a stuck jar with a hard look.
No wonder they took over. . . well, everything, pretty much.
No wonder they took over. . . well, everything, pretty much.
No. I’ve never sailed. Water skied a few times, crossed some ferries in the north with my work truck (across the north Saskatchewan, South Saskatchewan, to Cumberland House, etc…), Catamaran north of Cuba to an island, and that thing sailed along fast, & and it had a full bar, & a couple of vehicle ferries, etc…but no actual sailing that I was participating in beyond the wet bar.
So you're unaware how sailing into the wind works? Its like uphill skiing.
Uphill, for a month, on an urgent mission, etc…
How long until they’re rescued from themselves?
The large flotilla attempting to break the maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip rejected Italy’s calls to stop late Tuesday, saying it was nearing a “critical zone” and expecting Israel to take action soon to stop its advance???
Meanwhile, Israeli authorities have been readying to intercept the many vessels and take the hundreds of activists to shore to be deported or detained, in a complex operation that could potentially come to a head during Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, which starts Wednesday evening.
The Sumud flotilla is being escorted by one Spanish and two Italian navy vessels, which their respective governments have clarified are not expected to use military force.
Italy PM tells Gaza aid flotilla to stop or risk 'preventing peace' — BBC News
The Global Sumud Flotilla says it has entered an area "where previous flotillas have been attacked".
Global reaction to Trump's proposal for a Gaza peace plan — Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end nearly two years of war in Gaza has received the backing of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while the plan has been shared with Palestinian militant group Hamas.
“[The Italian government] is choosing to escort us only to the point of danger and then try to peel us away, delivering us back to shore empty-handed, as Israel continues to slaughter and starve the Palestinian people with complete impunity,” the flotilla said in a statement. “We say again: the flotilla sails onward.”
Italy to end support for Gaza flotilla as Israeli action looms — Reuters
Italy said on Tuesday it would stop tracking an international flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza with a military vessel, leaving activists vulnerable to Israeli forces.
One diplomatic source said, “We’ve offered them every opportunity to deliver aid safely — through Ashdod, Ashkelon or even with help from the Italian government and the Vatican. They refused. This is about headlines, not humanitarian relief.”
Italian defence minister Guido Crosetto has said he expects flotilla boats to be intercepted in the open sea and activists to face arrest.
Italy to end support for international Gaza flotilla as it nears destination
The Global Sumud Flotilla, with over 500 people including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, aims to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza
Exactly. Your swashbuckling style of "rum dumb and full of cum" is only for you butthole pirates.
Give a us big ol "YAR matie".
The Global Sumud Flotilla consists of more than 40 civilian boats carrying about 500 people, among them parliamentarians, lawyers and activists including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.
The mission is the latest sea-borne attempt to break Israel's blockade of the Palestinian enclave to deliver food and medicine. It is currently within 120 nautical miles of Gaza's coast, inside an area that Israel is policing to stop any boats approaching.
It expects to arrive on Thursday morning if not intercepted?
Italy and Spain deployed naval ships to help with any rescue or humanitarian needs but have said they will not engage militarily. Turkish drones have also followed the boats.
However, Italy and Spain said they would stop following the flotilla once it got within 150 nautical miles (278 km) of Gaza for safety reasons.
Gaza flotilla says Israeli vessels intimidated its boats as it nears blockade — Reuters
The international flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza said Israeli vessels approached some of its boats and engaged in "dangerous and intimidatory manoeuvres" on Wednesday as it neared the war-stricken strip.
What did Turkiye and Egypt say?View attachment 31357
View attachment 31358
The Global Sumud Flotilla consists of more than 40 civilian boats carrying about 500 people, among them parliamentarians, lawyers and activists including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.
The mission is the latest sea-borne attempt to break Israel's blockade of the Palestinian enclave to deliver food and medicine. It is currently within 120 nautical miles of Gaza's coast, inside an area that Israel is policing to stop any boats approaching.
It expects to arrive on Thursday morning if not intercepted?
Italy and Spain deployed naval ships to help with any rescue or humanitarian needs but have said they will not engage militarily. Turkish drones have also followed the boats.
However, Italy and Spain said they would stop following the flotilla once it got within 150 nautical miles (278 km) of Gaza for safety reasons.
Gaza flotilla says Israeli vessels intimidated its boats as it nears blockade — Reuters
The international flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza said Israeli vessels approached some of its boats and engaged in "dangerous and intimidatory manoeuvres" on Wednesday as it neared the war-stricken strip.apple.news
What did Türkiye & Egypt say? Anything new in the last day or two? Are they against Trumps peace plan and for this flotilla jeopardizing it?