Jul 31, 2014

The Kids Of Gaza Would Like to be "Happy," too.......

The beauty of this video goes beyond words.........the kids of Gaza would like to be "Happy," too.

The Ronnie Republic would like to bring the world together with food and fabric and music...thank you everyone for making this video and sending this wonderful and inspirational message across the world........chloe louise

Jul 30, 2014

A Perfect Day to Chat With Jesus

Commenting on a perfect day at the park, stunning green grass, mild temps, kids playing in the water.........

We were just saying our thoughts about meeting Jesus--we will sit at the picnic table and listen to what our friend has to say.

Always feeling Jesus is a friend it is going to be so exciting to meet him and listen to his words.

We will be a group of people listening to the words of wisdom.

There will be plenty of healthy food to eat and fruit on the trees.

Dogs and cats will be there, too.

There will not be a war--no one would even think of eating any animals.

Everyone will get along. We will be tolerant and appreciative of our differences.

It is so exciting to talk about Jesus with friends....but what are your thoughts.....what is your idea about meeting Jesus........

Jul 29, 2014

At the end of the day Bill O'Reilly does not count

Official photographic portrait of US President...

good job

Charles Redick · Top Commenter

Yes, most of the time his outrage is phony. But his racism is very real.

reply to Charles Redick..........I do think that is the key....if you listen to him closely over a period of time there is almost no other conclusion. He tries to hide it but it does become apparent.....he says very, very dangerous and bad things.

Also, I think he is so in love with his own brand of Catholic guilt--if someone does not live by his rules he cannot handle it......and.....

He wants to be relevant. Thanks to President Obama and his policies that are basically opposite of Bill O'Reilly he is not important--he does not get to talk. No one important is listening to Mr. O'Reilly.

At the end of the day Bill O'Reilly does not count.

from huff post.......

Bill O'Reilly Flips Out On Juan Williams Over Immigration

The Huffington Post | By Katherine Fung

Posted: 07/29/2014 8:36 am EDT Updated: 1 hour ago

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Arguing in favor of accepting undocumented children into the United States seems to be the quickest way to infuriate Bill O'Reilly these days.

The Fox News host and his panel were discussing conservative pundit George Will's recent call to assimilate the undocumented children being held at the US border into the country. Speaking on O'Reilly's show Monday, contributor Juan Williams agreed that children should not simply be deported.

O'Reilly — who has made his views on the border crisis clear — claimed that half of immigrant families receive entitlements, an argument that Williams dismissed by saying that the elderly and other groups also get entitlements. That set O'Reilly off.

The host declared Williams' ideas "insane," and alleged he was "dodging the consequences of an open border." The heated debate had O'Reilly jabbing his pen toward the camera and shouting at Williams, "You are an open border guy! That's who you are!" More shouting ensued.

Jul 22, 2014

Finding Inspiration from Green Olive Tours--I want to go to Israel and Palestine

Thanks, Fred, your statement is beautiful...thank you for bringing the world together with history and information. I really want to go on your tours and meet the people you describe.

27th October - 7th November 2014 

Olive Picking Program and Tour • 12 days / 11 nights

Rub shoulders with farmers and villagers from the northern West Bank. Experience this iconic activity connecting today's Palestinians with their ancestors.

Several days of olive picking are blended with tours and activities that will make this a trip of a lifetime

Jerusalem • Bethlehem • Hebron
Nablus • Ramallah • Beit Ummar

Mission Statement of Green Olive Tours
Green Olive Tours is a social enterprise tour agency providing tours that are informative and analytical, covering the history, culture, and political geography of Palestine (West Bank) and Israel. The tours provide benefit to the indigenous population through the hiring and training of tour guides, overnight stays with families & small guest houses, and encouraging visitors to purchase local crafts directly from producers and Fair Trade outlets.

The wide range of itineraries include interaction with Palestinians and Israelis, and visit areas that embody the history and current status of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank and Jerusalem, and between Israel's Jewish, Palestinian-Arab, and Bedouin citizens. The complex mosaic of religions, nationalities, and political viewpoints in the Holy Land are explored in depth.

Many of the tours also visit sites of historical, cultural and religious interest, placing them within the context of the ongoing analysis provided by the guide.

Green Olive Tours aims to provide our guests with:

A cultural, historical and political understanding of Palestine & Israel.
Visits to cultural, historical and religious sites.
An experience of the political facts on the ground.
Interaction with Palestinians and Israelis.
Analysis and commentary based on;

Human Rights
Cultural self determination
The right to political self determination
The right to live in safety
The right to political freedom
The right to a home

Jerusalem & the West Bank
The tours in the Occupied Territories visit the Separation Barrier, and travel the roads and tunnels that connect to Jewish settlements. Some tours arrange visits with residents of the territories, both Israeli and Palestinian, that help develop an understanding of the complexities of the relationships. A wide range of information about social, cultural and historical issues is provided that help to link together the sites visited and your previous knowledge about the region into a coherent perspective on the situation. The tours provide a unique opportunity to learn about Palestinian culture, gain first-hand, in-depth knowledge of the situation on the ground, and hear critical analysis from knowledgeable Palestinian and Israeli guides.

copied from the website of Green Olive Tours.......

Fred From Green Olive Tours Talks Walking His Dogs in Jaffa and Suffering the Israel/Gaza Conflict

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Dear chloe,

The country is full of pain and suffering in these days. The death toll mounts. Hospitals are being bombed. Cities are being targeted. The poor and the dispossessed have nowhere to hide, and pay the greatest price. The wealthy and powerful hide in their reinforced concrete bunkers or tunnels deep in the sand. The country has once again gone mad with hatred and bloodlust.

Last night I left my home to walk my dogs to the beach of Jaffa and encountered several heavily armed policemen camped out at the end of the block. I discovered later that they were there to protect the neighborhood from racist thugs who were rioting on nearby Yefet street screaming 'Death to the Arabs'. In the meanwhile my good friends in Ra'anana are supervising their children baking cookies to send to the soldiers at the 'front'. It's all a little surreal.

The contradictions and pain of this moment are perhaps best illustrated through the words of Erella, who writes about her conversation a few days ago with a good friend in Gaza. > > Read on > >

The tour business is of course struggling. The tourists have gone and cancellations keep pouring in. Refunds are draining our dwindling supply of working cash. Also, over the past three months we have added daily Tel Aviv pickups for our day-tours, and hired a full-time driver to better service the anticipated increase in clients. Alas we now have less clients and more overhead. However this too shall pass. From our experience, it takes 2-3 months after a war ends, for the tourists to return in large numbers.

We are also building an expanded Volunteer Program and have engaged a part-time staffer to develop this part of our work. By the end of the summer we will be offering 4-12 week volunteer opportunties at many local charities, NGOs, and economic development organisations throughout Palestine and Israel. We'll be helping Bedouin, Women, Refugee youth and Arab/Jewish Fair Trade organisations to fulful their goals.

Green Olive has also begun a program of continuing education seminars and training tours for our guides and others from the Alternative Tourism sector who want to take advantage of our expertise and experience. The seminar at the end of May gathered over 30 people for two days of learning and discussion. This is one example of how we put to work any excess funds or profits from the tours.

And so, to ease us through these hard times and build a stronger foundation for the future, we are making you an offer whose time has come - see below.

In peace,
Fred Schlomka, CEO

Become a Member of the Green Olive Collective

Green Olive Tours is a project of the Green Olive Collective. The organisation is a wide-ranging network of Palestinian and Israeli partners, working partners, investors and international members who are committed toour principals.

There has been much talk of BDS, Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions of Israel. While we support selective BDS, we also offer an opportunity to make a positive investment in a civilised future for Palestine/Israel.

Be part of the solution. Help develop our educational tours, volunteer programs, economic & social development projects - all designed to build momentum towards a post-Occupation reality.

There are six levels of Membership. Each level comes with privileges and rewards. Take a look at what's being offered and select the level of membership you are comfortable with.

>> Click here for more membership information >>

Investment opportunities are also available to interested and qualified individuals and institutions. For more information contact us at this link. This is not a solicitation to invest.

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