Peace is a state of harmony, quiet, and tranquility, meaning the absence of war, violence, or major conflict, extending from global stability (like peace treaties) to inner calm (freedom from anxiety). It involves mutual understanding, justice, and healthy relationships, with common symbols including the dove and olive branch, and practical expressions seen in peace movements and organizations like the Peace Corps.

I got a lot, and a real six pack!

This isn't a movie. Unless you think so.

If antisemitism is costing billions, perhaps it's time for some positive thinking classes.

Mighty Archangel Michael, who is like God, Protector of Heaven's army, guard our paths, shield our homes, defend us from every danger. With your sword of light, lead us with courage and peace. Amen

If you ran a war simulation on Gaza the results would be very similar to reality. Masks are off.

The thing is that if genocidal people, do that for real, then there is no telling which other people will get wiped off the planet next.

Why Jews Are Right to Be Alarmed Some will say this controversy is overblown — that the policy was technical, that no harm was intended, that the reversal proves the system works. That response misunderstands the moment. American Jews are living through a historic surge in antisemitism — on campuses, in cities, online, and increasingly in physical space. Swastikas are not abstractions. They appear on synagogues, playgrounds, dormitories, and subway cars. They are not rare provocations; they are routine intimidation. In that environment, government institutions do not get the luxury of ambiguity. When a uniformed service wavers on whether a swastika is unequivocally a hate symbol, Jews hear a message — even if unintended: your history is negotiable; your fear is contextual; your dignity depends on discretion. For Jews, this is not symbolic politics. It is the language of survival. This episode does not stand alone. It fits a pattern Jews now recognize with grim familiarity — from college campuses to the streets of major American cities. History’s lesson is not that hatred begins with shouting. It begins with hedging that is tolerated quietly, normalized bureaucratically, and explained away procedurally until institutions discover they no longer know how to draw lines at all. And when that happens, Jews are never the only ones at risk — just the first to notice. Every Federal agency should be required — explicitly and publicly — to designate genocidal and terror symbols as categorically prohibited, without modifiers, caveats, or discretion. No euphemisms. No contextual hedging. No bureaucratic laundering of moral truth. Moral clarity is not extremism. It is the minimum requirement of authority. A swastika is not a misunderstanding. It is not “potentially divisive.” It is a warning. And any institution that hesitates to say so is warning us, too.

It is very stupid how much of the world has responded and that often means twiddling thumbs; Families of Bondi victims demand probe into anti-Semitism in Australia Call comes as Australian leader announces terms of independent review into law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Bondi The Sydney Opera House is illuminated with candlelights in honour of the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, on December 21, 2025 Save Families of victims of the deadly attack on a Jewish celebration at Australia’s Bondi Beach earlier this month have called for a national inquiry into rising anti-Semitism. In an open letter published on Monday, relatives of 11 of the victims of the attack called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to hold a royal commission into what they called the “rapid” and “dangerous” rise of anti-Jewish sentiment. Ex: two gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on December 14. Australian authorities have said the suspected gunmen, Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, were inspired by the ISIL (ISIS) group. In their letter, the families said they needed to know why “clear warning signs were ignored” and “how antisemitic hatred … [was] allowed to dangerously grow unchecked”. “As proud Australians and proud Jews, we have endured more than two and a half years of relentless attacks,” the families said. “Our children feel unsafe at school and university. Our homes, workplaces, sporting fields, and public spaces no longer feel secure.” The response of Albanese’s Labor government to the attack, including proposals to tighten gun laws and introduce tougher legislation against hate speech, was “not nearly enough,” the families said. “The dangerous rise of antisemitism and radicalism in Australia is not going away,” they said. “We need strong action now. We need leadership now.”