I am hoping and praying for a peaceful resolution to this situation. Perhaps the broader American public can begin to understand the panic Jews are feeling amidst the horrendous rise in Antisemitism from the far left.
Thanks for the update; I'm not Jewish but have been surprised (disappointed?) at the emergence of blatant antisemitism on the left. Unfortunately, liberal values are evaporating before our eyes and a new, frightening regression is on the march.
I didn't know this was happening until your Email arrived. I'd much rather get this news - and frankly all critical breaking news - from you. You've shared your heart and strength and I trust you. My prayers for all involved - the hostages and the those there to protect and rescue them.
Elementary, my dear Watson! So the FBI has concluded that a terrorist attack on a synagogue was not specifically targeting Jews. Surely Mr. Holmes is shaking his head; even poor Lestrade wouldn’t have been that dense.
Would it be overly cynical to conclude that our dauntless federal gendarmes are covering for the chagrin they feel over this incident, coming as it did on the heels of so much official blather about, ahem, domestic terrorism?
I had to learn about this from an obscure independent journalism site at nearly 4 p.m. after it had been taking place for about 5 hours. I saw nothing on the news until 5. Where the hell was the supposed "news media?"
I am looking at some of this reporting....The Washington Post as example nowhere mentions anything specific about the hostage taker.....other than it's a "man". Same for the NYTimes and Dallas News. It will be interesting to see how this is handled given probable identities.
I did read some of the comments in The Washington Post and Trump/right-wingers are being blamed.
Via Ben Shapiro, I found a link to Sam Westrop who explains more regarding the situation if indeed it's related to Aafia Siddiqui. And it should be read.
Thank you for the update, very concerned about what's going on. It's both sickening and very predicable with the climate of antisemitism being stirred up in this country.
Thank you for taking the time to post on a breaking news story like this, and for including the audio. We are watching from Dallas and praying for the hostages. But I also want to say that this is a great example of how substack can supplement breaking news (in addition to all of the other wonderful essays and news posts on Common Sense). Very happy to be a subscriber.
I am hoping and praying for a peaceful resolution to this situation. Perhaps the broader American public can begin to understand the panic Jews are feeling amidst the horrendous rise in Antisemitism from the far left.
Thank you Bari. I am holding the hostages in my prayers.
"All of the hostages are safe. The hostage-taker is dead."
So, a very happy ending!
Thanks for the update; I'm not Jewish but have been surprised (disappointed?) at the emergence of blatant antisemitism on the left. Unfortunately, liberal values are evaporating before our eyes and a new, frightening regression is on the march.
I didn't know this was happening until your Email arrived. I'd much rather get this news - and frankly all critical breaking news - from you. You've shared your heart and strength and I trust you. My prayers for all involved - the hostages and the those there to protect and rescue them.
Elementary, my dear Watson! So the FBI has concluded that a terrorist attack on a synagogue was not specifically targeting Jews. Surely Mr. Holmes is shaking his head; even poor Lestrade wouldn’t have been that dense.
Would it be overly cynical to conclude that our dauntless federal gendarmes are covering for the chagrin they feel over this incident, coming as it did on the heels of so much official blather about, ahem, domestic terrorism?
And here comes the spin, "FBI Makes Claims Motive of Man Taking Hostages at Synagogue Was 'Not Specifically Related to Jewish Community.'
the hostage-taker is likely referring to Aafia Siddiqui
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Well that means Christiane Amanpour has her broom out preparing to sweep this one under the rug.
She also uses it to fly.
I had to learn about this from an obscure independent journalism site at nearly 4 p.m. after it had been taking place for about 5 hours. I saw nothing on the news until 5. Where the hell was the supposed "news media?"
There's a reason why all the synagogues in my neighborhood in West LA have armed security.
I am looking at some of this reporting....The Washington Post as example nowhere mentions anything specific about the hostage taker.....other than it's a "man". Same for the NYTimes and Dallas News. It will be interesting to see how this is handled given probable identities.
I did read some of the comments in The Washington Post and Trump/right-wingers are being blamed.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/01/15/texas-synagogue-hostages/
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2022/01/15/what-we-know-about-the-swat-situation-at-a-colleyville-synagogue/
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/01/15/us/synagogue-hostage-texas-colleyville
Via Ben Shapiro, I found a link to Sam Westrop who explains more regarding the situation if indeed it's related to Aafia Siddiqui. And it should be read.
https://twitter.com/samwestrop/status/1482494717166292993?cxt=HHwWgsC44ebF8JIpAAAA
I only hit the “❤️“ to let you know I hear you and am watching this. Thank you for bringing this event front and center on your Substack.
Thank you for the update, very concerned about what's going on. It's both sickening and very predicable with the climate of antisemitism being stirred up in this country.
Praying for the hostages! Thank you for keeping us updated, Bari. 🙏🏼
Thank you for taking the time to post on a breaking news story like this, and for including the audio. We are watching from Dallas and praying for the hostages. But I also want to say that this is a great example of how substack can supplement breaking news (in addition to all of the other wonderful essays and news posts on Common Sense). Very happy to be a subscriber.
Praying for all the hostages and a swift, peaceful resolution.