Reference:- Some more about language .

Reference :-  Israel's leader , Mr Netanyahu , is not quite as skillful with  the English language as he needs to be . 

Dear Mr Netanyahu ,   

                                     Despite growing up in the USA , you nonetheless lack a certain finesse when it comes to the use of the English language .   Certainly you appear to know that calling the ethnic cleansing of Gaza a " final solution " is unwise , what with all the connections to Nazis and the Holocaust and all .  But calling it , as you do ,  " the final phase " does still conjure Holocausty images in folk's minds . 

My advice is that you call the escalation of your ethnic cleansing project  the " end phase " of your effort to defeat Hamas and establish peace  .  I know that it sticks in your craw if you suggest that you want to save the Palestinians from further suffering , that is all too obvious . But you should practice saying that in front of a mirror until it looks sincere , it will be time well spent .

Language is important , as you well know . And speaking of language , have you noticed the change in rhetoric that is suddenly occurring in the mainstream western media ?   This is something that you must address quickly .   Luckily for you some madman ( not a Palestinian , unfortunately ) has murdered two innocent Jews in the USA  .  Just as the conflict in Gaza has largely distracted the media from what you are doing in the West bank , the murders in the USA will keep the media busy with outrage for awhile and give you breathing space to press on with the "end phase " of your project .  

Mind you , a Mangione style response to the tragedy in the USA could unfold in some quarters ,  and various nutjobs and conspiracy theorists could loudly shout " false flag " , so be prepared to play your antisemitism card ..... it's even stronger than the joker in your particular pack .

Anyway , that's enough for now .  Ken junior is working on a list of statements that illustrate the change of media sentiment towards your final .... I mean " end phase" project  .  He has even offered his opinion regarding the reason for the change .  Unfortunately he reveals that it will be a difficult change to reverse .  But one must always face a challenge with a full understanding of its complexity .  

Doubtless you are a busy man , but keep your eye out for Ken junior's post in the next Sky Reply . 

Your comrade, 

Ken  

Reference:- Ummmm. What can one say about this ?

Reference:-  I guess one can simply report what happened . 

In a Senate hearing in the United States , Secretary of Home Security ,  Kristi Noem , was asked to define Habeas corpus.   Young Kristi holds a degree in political science from South Dakota State University .

Kristi replied that Habeas corpus is the constitutional right that the President has to remove people from the country and suspend their rights .  

Kristi is mistaken . Habeas corpus is the opposite . It exists to prevent a country from becoming a dictatorship . 

Just saying . 

Your comrade , Ken .

Reference:- The ancient Roman philosopher , Cicero, believed that corruption of a culture's language presaged it's decline .

 Reference:-   Is the standard of our language declining  ?  Are we drowning in a gross sea of meaningless cliches and tired metaphors ?

Pro-active woke lefties are speaking to the elephant in the room , which , fundamentally, they actually believe is the literal decline in the optics of our public discourse going forward . 

Without wishing to open a can of worms  , maybe the writing is not on the wall quite yet , and if the jury is still out on that score  , those in the mainstream media can leverage their positions to foment meaningful change .  

Perhaps the media and the self-motivated within the silent majority could basically synergise their energy to spark a change in rhetoric , without it necessitating government interference .  That last thing we need is politicians who don't live in the real world hamstringing us with idiotic rules and regulations about speech.

After a robust conversation,  Ken junior says he is on board with this . He says we are on the same page . Furthermore,  he says we need to use language with greater care and foster precise definitions for words , so as to avoid ambiguity and the cynical inclusion of presuppositions in questions or remarks .   I asked him to fill me in on  this . 

"  Sometimes definitions of words are deliberately morphed so they become  hazy and ambiguous . ", Ken junior said . 

"  What utter garbage . I can precisely define any word , as it is now commonly used . " , I said . 

"  Ten dollars says you can't ." , Ken junior said . 

"  I am not brain dead you know . Go your hardest . " , I said . 

"  Define  'antisemitism ' . " , Ken junior said . 

To be honest , I thought my definition , although as long as a country mile , was right on the money . But Ken junior and the rest of the lads at The Sky Reply didn't , so at the end of the day I reckon the reality is that I lost this particular bet and blew my dough .  

Well , that's a tenner down the drain . I guess it's all swings and roundabouts  . Justice always prevails , and I will recoup my loss in the fullness of time , or my name isn't Ken senior .

Your comrade , Ken . 

 

 

 

Reference:- Ken junior asked a question .

 Reference:-   Ken junior is becoming curious about the outside  world . 

Last evening , the washing up done and the fire lit  , I flicked on the wireless and started listening to what now passes as the evening news . Ken junior started listening too , which was surprising . After a few minutes Ken junior spoke . 

" Why is Israel committing genocide ? " , Ken junior said . 

" Many folk in Israel are not pleased to see that happening .  Unfortunately Israel is being governed  by criminal maniacs with no regard for the lives of ordinary people .  Those criminals don't care how many die , as they relentlessly pursue their ghoulish agenda .  They will do anything to remain in power , otherwise they face the prospect of being jailed for their crimes . " , I said . 

" So that is why Israel is committing genocide ? , Ken junior said . 

" Oh ... sorry , I thought you said ' suicide ' . "  , I said . 

" That's OK , I wanted to know why Israel is committing suicide too . " , Ken junior said . 

It is pleasing to watch Ken junior's growing interest in world affairs .

Your comrade , Ken .  

Reference :- Neoconservative commentator young Douglas Murray was recently interviewed ...again .

Reference : - Young Douglas Murray promoted his new book in an interview with Jordan Peterson . 

Dear Douglas , 

                         Without wishing to seem presumptuous ,  once again we remind you that trying to restore your reputation , following what is surely one of the most humiliating defeats in the history of debating , is not wise at present .  Furthermore , what were you thinking when you decided to promote your book in an interview with Jordan Peterson , of all people ?     Young Jordan is a card carrying member of the increasingly discredited far right brigade , and will do your sullied reputation no favours at all .

In fact , trying to flog off copies of your book anywhere right now is not a good idea .   The title alone "  On Democracies and Death Cults " is enough to make eyes roll among those of even modest intellect .  Is it really worth revealing yourself as a racist bigot just for the few shekels you might glean from selling a propaganda booklet . A booklet so full of fibs that you would never dare to defend it in a discussion with anybody who has followed the history of the Middle East .    Norman Finkelstein , for example .     Footnote :-   If you ever did accidentally end up debating him , despite your persistent refusal,  whatever you do don't call him a Holocaust denier again .  He regularly refers to the fact that his Jewish parents miraculously survived the Holocaust .  Calling him a Holocaust denier again would smirch your reputation still further .... if that is possible . 

Anyway Douglas , money is tight here in Kooralya , what with the floods and all , so we have not ordered a copy of your book . ( It does seem a tad overpriced too , in my opinion . )  Ken junior asked about it .  

" Who are these Death Cults ? " , Ken junior said . 

" Palestinians , and others in the Middle East who don't like the way the West treats them , apparently . ", I said . 

" What are we doing about them ? " , Ken junior said . 

" Bombing and starving them to death in the tens of thousands ... mostly women and children ." , I said 

"  Who are the Democracies ? " Ken junior said . 

" Those are the countries in the West that believe in the rule of law , peace , fair elections , equality of economic opportunity ,  freedom of speech and tolerance for individual expression . ", I said . 

"  I like the concept , but have not heard of a country like that in the West ." , Ken junior said . 

" Well , at least we in the West strive to achieve those goals . " , I said . 

" Do we  ? " , Ken junior said . 

So Douglas , my point is this . Do you think you could write a book that endeavours to create harmony in the world rather than division ?  Calling any society that doesn't run a fake democracy a death cult is no way to foster peace  .  Write a book that promotes peaceful cooperation , feign a little humility and self deprecation ,  and publish it once your current state of utter disgrace has subsided somewhat  . 

Of course , you have no hope of ever reclaiming your reputation as an intellectual , that is a lost cause . But , if you are lucky , folk might stop thinking of you as a monster who applauds genocide  .  Take heart from the fact that your reputation as an intellectual was entirely undeserved , so you were lucky to enjoy it while you could . As they say .... easy come , easy go.  Move on .

Lastly , it behoves a chap to keep his hair tidy when he is going through emotional hell .  Why let the world know you are a wreck by neglecting your appearance , which so easy to maintain ?   If you are full of booze or pills (how would I know ? ) at least make sure you don't give the game away with shoddy grooming .  

 Keep your pluck up young fellow . 

Your comrade , Ken .

 

Reference :- Sometimes researching a post is not easy .

Reference :- Perhaps a reader can find us a podcast or article that we have searched for unsuccessfully ?  

 That fast talking young Zionist , Ben Shapiro , went on a wild rant during an interview recently . 

I mentioned this to Ken junior . 

" That fast talking young Zionist , Ben Shapiro , went on a wild rant during an interview recently . ", I said . 

" All he ever does in interviews is rant wildly . Nothing new there . ", Ken junior said . 

"  Well this time he was furious about the 400 million dollar jet plane that Qatar has given to President Trump .  He says gifts of that magnitude are bribes . He says that Qatar will get favourable treatment in return , which is corrupt  . " , I said . 

"  I daresay it could be described as a bribe . And how about the 100 million dollars that Zionist Miriam Adelson donated to Donald Trump's election campaign ?  That could also be described as a bribe . Has Ben Shapiro gone on a rant about that too ? " , Ken junior said . 

" Well unless he is a complete hypocrite or has the IQ of a sea cucumber , he must have gone on a rant about that too . " , I said . 

" Have you found such a rant  anywhere ? " , Ken junior said . 

" Not yet , but I am not very adept at surfing the interweb .  I am sure there will be something out there that shows Ben outraged by such a blatant bribe . "  I said . 

"Are you ? Double standards are quite acceptable among conservative commentators   Disgraced commentator , Douglas Murray , says he doesn't like comedians involving themselves in world affairs when they have no formal education in the subject of geopolitics . Yet he fully supports the comedian turned politician , President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine .  " , Ken junior said .  

" Never heard of him . " , I said .

Anyway , if somebody could share a link ( as I believe they are called ) to a site that shows Mr Shapiro ranting about Miriam Adelson's 100 million donation and calling it a bribe  , I would be most grateful . 

 To the first person to provide a link , we will gift one year's membership to the Kooralya  Lawn Bowls Club .    Membership includes a free counter meal at the Kooralya Pub on the first Monday of every month , so it's a worthwhile prize , even for somebody who doesn't know how to hold a bowling ball or determine it's bias .

Your comrade , Ken 

PS.  Conditions apply .

 

Reference :- Hamas has released another hostage .

 Reference:-   American hostage , Edan Alexander has been released by Hamas .  Mr Netanyahu claimed credit for his release . 

Dear Mr Netanyahu , 

                                      Claiming some of the credit for the release of Edan Alexander is not a good idea  . Everybody knows that Mr Trump's team negotiated that deal without your involvement .   Edan has refused to meet you for the customary propaganda video , which is most telling .  Sadly ,the more you attempt to claim credit , the shabbier you look . 

Young Edan , who had joined the IDF , looks pretty healthy and unbattered for somebody who has been held captive in Gaza for umpteen months . The comparison with the Palestinian hostages you have released , many of whom were unable to walk , cachectic ,  sobbing and covered in bruises,  is quite noticeable .   I reckon it is better that he refuses to meet you .   Who knows, like many of the other released hostages, he might even suggest that his treatment in captivity was reasonably humane considering the circumstances ?  That would make it harder to justify your genocide .....I mean war..... in Gaza.  Oh , and the West Bank of course .  

You should make all efforts to praise Mr Trump for his success , and remain out of the spotlight on this occasion .  Have you noticed that Mr Trump just secured a deal with the Saudis to help them establish a  nuclear program without first requiring them to recognise the legitimacy of Israel ? 

That signifies a major shift in support by the USA  , which is quite a cause for concern when you are hoping to persuade them to help you destroy Iran .  You can't obliterate  Iran  alone , so you should avoid stealing credit from Mr Trump in a transparent attempt to shore up your position with the Israeli public .  (Especially those self-hating Jews , demonstrating daily and demanding your arrest . ) 

These are hard times for you Mr Netanyahu , what with declining world support for Israel , and all . But stealing credit for successes you did not help facilitate is unwise . 

Here at the Sky Reply we have started looking for successes around  the ...errr ....Palestinian question ...that you can legitimately claim as your own .   As yet we have found nothing , but will certainly fill you in when we dig something up .  

Your comrade , Ken. 

PS.  Ken junior didn't like the expression " dig something up " , saying it made him think of mass graves and buried ambulance drivers .   I told him it was just a figure of speech . He is a strange lad .