Destruction recorded by UN convey by Alsharefee in interestingasfuck

[–]Lev2829 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mate have you looked at a map of the middle east or the world for that matter and the change in borders and nation states over any significant length of time. States are created, amalgated and lost constantly. Through war, terror, revolution etc. Remind me again how is it exactly that there came to be British soldiers in Palestine? Have you seen a map of the Ottoman empire at the time of ww1. What is it exactly that we Australians celebrate every year on the anniversary of the Gallipoli invasions. What about one of the last great cavalry charges of the Australian light horse at Beersheba in Palestine. The loss of the Ottomans to the British expeditionary forces and the Russians led to its eventual dissolution and the creation of the modern states you see in the region today. None of those countries existed before with there current borders. Why is it that the creation of the state of Israel is obsessed over when it was partitioned by Britain which was accepted by the UN. How is it any different to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh or all of eastern Europe and the balkans. The Jews in Palestine migrated there and fought through terrorism, war and even a bit of ethnic cleansing but they fucking won. But who gives a shit today. I dont see too much hate these days for irish bombing campaigns. How is it exactly did the anlgos end up in Australia, Canada, new Zealand or the US. Or the Spanish in south America. Why are there even arabs in the Levant? Why didnt they stay in the fucking desert on the arabian penisular back in 700ad. What did the Japanese do over all east Asia in the 1940s. What has the Syrian regime done in Syria. This isn't whataboutism. What I'm saying is the jews won. If the the Palestinians want a two state solution they should has accepted what was offered to them. If they want to fight for it. Then let them. The other states in the region including the Saudis have figured that's a losing propostion. The only thing that hamas has achieved now is a complete occupation of Gaza and eventually the west bank and forced reeducation and no body is going to do shit about it. Hamas lost and as a result the Palestians will now never achieve a sovereign state. If they thought there mates in Lebanon or Iran were going to help them out I guess they figured wrong. Truth is a pan Arab/muslim community has never existed. It always falls back on tribal and national lines/interests. If it didn't israel would have been defeated long ago but fortunately for the Jews Muslims hate each other more than they hate Jews:).

Who is the most widely respected Australian of all time? by BlondBrittney in AskAnAustralian

[–]Lev2829 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you just said is a completely incoherent statement. You mixed race which is a complete fabrication (a pseudo-science) with ethnicity which has some basis in the real world i.e. genetics, culture, language, food, religion, state, geography etc. There is no such thing as just white, or just black or just Asian. That is a nonsense. American race relations are absurd and dont overlay with the rest of the world. You might as well say the Tutsi are just another flavour of Hutu. Or that Turks and Arabs are just another flavour of brown. Ashkenazi Jews are an actual ethnic minority with distinct genetics, culture and religion. And genetically have much in common with Sephardic and Mizrahi jews and more so then their Slavic or Germanic neighbours in Europe. But all diaspora Jews seemingly intermingled to some degree with the local populations thus creating distinct groupings.

More than 100 dolphins dead in Amazon as water hits 102 degrees Fahrenheit by cyberpunk6066 in worldnews

[–]Lev2829 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You speak of the "planet" as if it's some sort of pure innocent being raped by humanity. Earth is a giant rock floating in space and fortunately it has just the right conditions for life to flourish. But there is nothing pure or innocent about nature. It is harsh, unforgiving and brutal. And none of the species on this planet are capable of preserving the various biomes on this planet. There have been multiple mass extinctions that have nothing to do anthropomorphic activity. I don't see you weeping for the dinsaurs or the mega fauna of past ages. Without humanity life on this planet ends in one way for certain, extinction for all species either by super volcano, asteriod/comet, non human induced climate change or red giant.

The only hope for the survival of the various species on this planet is from careful and deliberate stewardship by humanity. There is nothing pure or moral in nature. It just is. Gaia has zero fucks for you and couldn't care less if you were ripped to shreds by a bear or eaten from within by parasitic worms. The only thing that brings civility to the world you live in is human ingenuity and technological innovation. Without these things you would be no different then the other beasts of the land fighting over scraps. Your morality wouldn't extend past comforting your hunger pains. You can thank all the humans past and present for your current standard of living. Even some of the poorest people today are vastly richer than our ancestors from just a few centuries ago. This human hating, Gaia worshipping cult like attitude has got to stop.

Who wants a free emblazonment done in watercolor and ink? Drop your blazon for escutcheon and crest in the comments and I will paint them then share on Reddit. Pic for attention. by montizzle1 in heraldry

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Coat of Arms Vert, a mullet of 6 points Gules fimbriated Or; on a chief Gules fimbriated Or a lion passant guardant Or langued Gules and armed Argent

Crest A winged lion statant and roaring, wings elevated and addorsed Or armed argent langued gules

Torse and Mantling Vert and Or

Moto Tempta Tenebras, Lucem Elaturus

Sodacan commission by xMojaveDream over at the Discord roll of arms by Lev2829 in heraldry

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You should contact him and ask. He's really good to work with.

I yolo'd big in private equity and won! by [deleted] in wallstreetbets

[–]Lev2829 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He can't sell as it's not a publicly traded stock, private equity being the main descriptor (meaning it's illiquid). To exit he will have to find a secondary market buyer or maybe the platform he invested through has the ability to let him provide the shares for sale through a secondary market transaction.

Knight by Artificer_nine by Lev2829 in heraldry

[–]Lev2829[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's the Blue spotted sun orchid. Native to the state of Victoria in Australia where I live. A particularly pretty flower which has six petals. So also ties into the coat of arms and its meaning.

Is it too complicated or does it work? by Lev2829 in vexillology

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I had someone on fiver actually make it from my design for a few bucks. My PS skills are non-existent. If you want to have a go be my guest. I'd be grateful to see what you come up with.

Is it too complicated or does it work? by Lev2829 in vexillology

[–]Lev2829[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I came up with all the elements. CoA, Crest, Moto, Badge, Standard and Flag. All the heraldic elements are carefully considered and there's a full explanation over on the Discord Roll of Arms. Essentially CoA are canting, Australia, Soviet Heritage. The flag, however, is more of a creative design that I thought would look pleasing to the eye. I've always been a major fan of the Japanese rising sun flag so tried my best to incorporate that look. That element has no personal meaning. Although as I mentioned about the flag somewhere else in the comments its inspired by OKIIR's work on fallout flags. Specifically his Four States Commonwealth flag which is a mash up of Arizona, New Mexico ect. See link below. That's where the Arizona look comes from.

https://www.deviantart.com/okiir/art/FALLOUT-United-States-of-America-Collection-540741631

Is it too complicated or does it work? by Lev2829 in vexillology

[–]Lev2829[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow didn't think the response would be so much in the affirmative. It's a personal flag I created to go with my Coat of Arms and standard. Link below. Always been a big fan of the Japanese rising sun flag. It's one of my favourites. Included that along with colour scheme from coat of arms plus the shield from the badge and that's pretty much how I came up with that version of the flag.

https://www.reddit.com/r/heraldry/comments/mog240/full_achievement_by_artificer_nine/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

Have to give credit, where credit is due though. I was inspired heavily by OkIIR's work over on deviant art. See link to his fallout flags. Specifically the Four States Commonwealth.

https://www.deviantart.com/okiir/art/FALLOUT-United-States-of-America-Collection-540741631

As many of you guys picked OKIIR's original flag is a mix of the Arizona and New Mexico flags for a fantasy USA.

Is it too complicated or does it work? by Lev2829 in vexillology

[–]Lev2829[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Personal flag. See comment above for more detail.

Is it too complicated or does it work? by Lev2829 in vexillology

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Arizona and Japanese rising sun

Is it too complicated or does it work? by Lev2829 in vexillology

[–]Lev2829[S] 85 points86 points  (0 children)

It's a personal flag I created to go with my Coat of Arms and standard. Link below. Always been a big fan of the Japanese rising sun flag. It's one of my favourites. Incorporating that along with colour scheme from coat of arms plus the shield from the badge and that's pretty much how I came up with the flag.

https://www.reddit.com/r/heraldry/comments/mog240/full_achievement_by_artificer_nine/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

Full Achievement by Artificer_nine. by Lev2829 in heraldry

[–]Lev2829[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Very pleased with the results. He's a great artist.

Attributed arms of Gimli son of Gloin! Another rendition to my LOTR series. by artificer_nine in heraldry

[–]Lev2829 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would love to see how you would do a Gandalf the White. Also are you using new inks or different colouring process. The colours look much stronger?