I always wanted to see the ORIGINAL Palmyra

But it now seems that I’ve likely missed my opportunity forever:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/15/middleeast/syria-palmyra-isis/

The “Islamic State” represents a purer form of evil barbarism than perhaps any other group I’ve seen in my lifetime.

And they appear poised to seize control of Ramadi, as well — an Iraqi town for which many young Americans sacrificed their lives just a few short years ago:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/15/middleeast/iraq-isis/