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Salman Rushdie Stabbed

Author of “The Satanic Verses” was stabbed this morning in NYC. In New York, doing a reading, that city which now allows criminality. Yes, I know a Fatwa, was put on his life. But he’s fearless, not out to please and can deal with strife. I do hope he successfully recovers. I like writers who do not put truth under pretty, people pleasing covers! A few of his quotes are listed below.. They are universal for all free counties. 1. What is freedom of expression! Without the right to offend, it ceases to exist. 2. Language is courage: The ability to conceive a thought, to speak it, and by doing so, to make it true. 3. A mature society, understands that at the heart of democracy, is argument! 8/12/2022 -1- UPDATE….RUSHDIE WAS STABBED IN THE NECK AND FACE SEVERAL TIMES…… HE MAY LOSE AN EYE. 5pm PST 8/12/2022. UPDATE…RUSHDIE WAS PUT ON A VENTILATOR THIS EVENING. ‘8PM PST 8/12/2022

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Elena Eagle

Date: 8/15/2022 7:57:00 PM

Positive thoughts are helping him recover from this vicious physical attack. A well written piece.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/15/2022 8:10:00 PM

Yes, yes Elena! You are right on the money. He may not lose the eye at all. Thank you. Too bad, no soul going to heaven for murder. Worse, no cash cow for his loving family!! Awww! So sorry))) Murder Inc deserves no money. Disgusting. Hugs, Panagiota

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/15/2022 4:21:00 PM

Pangie, a worthy poem for a heroic writer of great conviction, my quarrel is the unnecessary line about NYC, it detracts from the poems effect. OMG Mr Dominio, such hate pours out from your tormented mind. May Jesus bless and forgive the conservatives! HERBERT NEUBAUER/APA/AFP via Getty Images...President Joe Biden‘s White House has denounced the “reprehensible” attack on author Salman Rushdie, calling the violence “appalling.”

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/18/2022 5:35:00 AM

I agree with Pangie; I think the mentioning of NYC is intricate to the overall theme of the work. Annayia. So pleased to hear that Rushdie is doing better. Our prayers are with he and his family.

Joe Dimino

Date: 8/15/2022 9:43:00 AM

Not much condemnation from the Biden Administration. Don't want to offend Iran. Mostly conservatives being attacked and threatened anyway. Jesus, give us a break from this presently ruling scum! Good one Pangie.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/15/2022 6:07:00 PM

Hi Joe. On August 26 or so, we left 13 soldiers dead in Kabul. And We left all our Allies who supported us behind. Afghanis too are being beaten, starved, women have to wear the Burqua again. Reminds me of masks! And they are selling their organs to feed their families. Conservatives, Christians, indeed under attack. Anyone who supports the Constitution is. Biden will get nothing from Iran. Remember him looking at his watch, as the bodies were being returned? How sad. Nice seeing you. Hugs, Panagiota xx Mar-A-Lago! A great example of the hatred of the Left. It woukd be nice

Elena Eagle

Date: 8/14/2022 2:31:00 PM

Good news he is doing better each day.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/14/2022 7:18:00 PM

Hi Elena and thank you for your visit. I am so glad a writer with strong views was able to make it through such a horrendous attack. It’s disgusting! I saw the blood on the wall in New York and I’m sure his face will never looked in certain. But his heart is strong and he’s not into the bowing down to a radon unlike some of our public officials I don’t need to say who. Come back again! Panagiota XXX

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/14/2022 12:46:00 AM

Good news, have just heard he's off the ventilator and able to talk. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/14/2022 5:19:00 AM

Dearest Tom! Quite miraculous given his age and all. Appreciate you telling me this! Any writer need not die for his/ hers views. Iran is not a friend to the international community. Even in a small poetic community on line….character assassination is the same as murdering a poet. I think we are capable of doing this. I had a murder threat on my like when I first got here. She still writes here! I am glad I forgot her name. Really! She does not live in the US! I wrote a poem about that experience. Panagiota XXX

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/13/2022 8:21:00 PM

Another instance of Iran's 'kind intentions' on display for the world to notice. And what easier place to carry out their agenda than in woke America -- N.Y., L.A., Chicago, S.F. and all the other similar cities f'up'd by decades of Democrat left-wing mayors and prosecutors, many of whom who are more qualified to be drug rehab counselors than mayors. ~ Just sayin'

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/14/2022 5:28:00 AM

Hi Gershon, You got your point across with eloquence. Living in CA, our biggest cities are cesspools of crime. The sad part is, innocent people will perish amongst the cacophony of “Defund the Police.” And other movements you are aware of! We are working hard to get rid of the crackpot in LA. Now he’s feeling the heat, and may not try to run again. Thank you. Yes am aware of the mayors of whom you speak! Panagiota XXX

Indiana Shaw

Date: 8/13/2022 1:47:00 PM

Awww, such was his complacency . . . : /

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/13/2022 3:54:00 PM

Thank you Indiana! I see him as a courageous human being and author. Unlike me, safe in my house. And hardly a writer of note. To carry his message with a knife at his throat? I don’t have that type of chutzpah. Panagiota XXX

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/13/2022 12:56:00 AM

What's the world coming to?. An old man of 75, he stirred up a hornets nest when he wrote that book and from what I've seen he only spoke the truth. So much evil in our world, but God sees all Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/13/2022 8:36:00 AM

You can tell what the world is coming to by the sparse responses to this poem. He was a far better writer than many. But who has the courage to realize some writers pen truth even if half the world hates them…you, Bill and I? He wrote that book years ago.The FATWA has millions of dollars that comes with death. He did not die, so no money. Our countries are missing caring for one another…at least he loved America! Many countries think they are far better than the USA.The world lost it’s soul and love for each other..We think it will get better! Only fools think that! He was put ona ventilator last night. Thank you. Panagiota XXX

Bill Baker

Date: 8/12/2022 1:44:00 PM

Thanks for the informative post, Panagiota. A brave poet indeed. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2022 4:45:00 PM

See my update shortly. The Satanic Verses…I never read. Read his quotes online. Terrific. He’s brave and 75 years old. Panagiota XXX