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Palestinians support Hamas decision to go to war with Israel, survey suggests, with no political solution on horizon (www.cnn.com)

CNN reporting on some interesting survey results from the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research in Ramallah. Seven hundred and fifty adults were interviewed face to face in the West Bank, and 481 were interviewed in Gaza, also in person. The Gaza data collection was done during the recent truce, when it was safer for...

Mateoto , (edited )

I find it challenging to navigate comment sections on this topic.

Firstly, Israel has the right to exist and defend itself against terrorism.

Secondly, Hamas is a designated terrorist organization. There is no justification for supporting such a group, just as you wouldn’t sympathize with ISIS or the Taliban.

What we can agree on is that Israel’s current right-wing government, spanning the past 20 years, has implemented policies criticized for creating an apartheid-like situation for Palestinians. The support for radical settlers and resulting violence against Palestinians is a legitimate concern.

It’s crucial to separate criticism of the Israeli government’s actions from questioning the right of Israel to exist. Criticize the policies, be concerned about the treatment of Palestinians, and advocate for a two-state solution that respects the rights and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians. Removing religion and right-wing politics from the equation could pave the way for a more equitable and peaceful coexistence.

Mateoto ,

Acknowledging Israel’s right to exist doesn’t negate Palestinian rights.

While the establishment of Israel was rooted in the need for a Jewish homeland after WWII, it’s crucial to distinguish between historical necessity and subsequent political actions. The shift toward right-wing Zionism has influenced policies, but blaming the entire state of Israel and Jewish people in general oversimplifies a complex history.

Don’t get me wrong: religion should be out of politics, and this unnecessary war should get to a full stop. Attacking the right of people to form states (that applies for Palestinians and Jews) is not a solution to this conflict. It only ends in more death and more wars.

Mateoto ,

Once again, my entire post opposes religious fanaticism, such as Zionism. And as well of atrocities of this conflict and an apartheid state created by Israel right wing politicians

Observe how many individuals, both here and across the internet, misunderstand the entire conflict, erroneously attributing atrocities committed by both sides to Jews in general. This is antisemitic and has no place in this context.

Both Palestinians and Jews have the right to peacefully share their country. Therefore, support the PLO instead of a terrorist organization like Hamas, which receives funding from Iran - another fanatic religious state.

Mateoto ,

Scary. The one I found from my city is a medical doctor with a good reputation. Fucking Nazis hiding good.

Mateoto ,

Since Ariel Sharon, conservative ideologies have been deeply ingrained in Israeli politics, and Netanyahu’s resignation may not bring about a fundamental shift in this longstanding trend.

The political landscape has been characterized by continuity, and despite changes in leadership, the core ideologies often persist. The implications for the lives of Israelis and Palestinians might not undergo a substantial transformation.

Obligatory: Fuck Hamas and Netanyahu

Nikki Haley wins backing from powerful Koch network as she aims to take on Trump (apnews.com)

Americans for Prosperity, the political arm of the powerful Koch network, formally endorsed Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign on Tuesday, promising to commit its nationwide army of activists — and virtually unlimited funds — to helping Haley defeat former President Donald Trump in the GOP primary contest....

Mateoto ,

Conservatives playing the ‘woman card’ for votes, thinking it’ll sway centrists. Trump and DeSantis won’t clinch the broader base. Koch sees a chance to push their agenda with a female candidate, mirroring the success of Italian fascists with Meloni.

Mateoto ,

All hail the Google overlord

Mateoto ,

Honestly, it’s a far superior approach for European car makers than developing subpar software, pouring millions into it, and marketing it as a grand design while failing to get even the basics right.

Strategically, for Volkswagen, it’s crucial to test and consider using Android Automotive as an alternative to their proprietary software to remain competitive.

However, data privacy should not be overlooked.

Mateoto ,

It shows that even with right-wing policies, terrorism persists. Israel has the right to defend itself but should also seek peaceful solutions through negotiations with Palestinian groups to achieve long-term security.

Mateoto ,

“What we found is that consuming high amounts of ultra-processed foods could increase your risk of developing depression by up to 50%,” said Raaj Mehta, MD, MPH, one of the study’s authors and a gastroenterologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Obligatory: Fuck Nestlé (P&G, Unilever, etc.)

Mateoto ,

When fascism gains ground and democrats adjust their rhetoric, how much value does democracy and human rights have in our world?

Mateoto ,

$380k (US dollars) is nothing more than a slap on the wrist for Musk. Fines need to be higher and continuous to make a lasting impact on him, users, and advertisers.

Mateoto ,

The situation is complex, dating back to British involvement with the Belfort Plan in delineating Israel’s territory. In recent years, a cycle fueled by radicals and right-wing hardliners on both sides has intensified.

Don’t get me wrong, the recent casualties result from pure terrorism and Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism. Israels retaliation on the other hand as we can see will create a human catastrophe affecting everyone. Hopefully both parties will immediately stop and opt for peaceful dialogue.

Mateoto ,

It’s begun. Elon Musk(ovitch) has already disseminated anti-Semitic and false information to his followers in a now-deleted Twitter post.

Mateoto ,

Right-wing ideologies have a pattern of shifting narratives, moving from targeting migrants to trans individuals and, historically, escalating to scapegoating Jews. It’s a repetition of history, infiltrating our tolerant societies with intolerance.

Stop supporting these ideologies at the polls. Speak out online. Don’t stay silent. The right appears stronger than it is when a few vocal individuals and bots freely spread their views online.

Mateoto ,

I’m more concerned about the potential dangers of uncontrolled neoliberalism aligning with fascism than a society striving for equal rights and environmental protection.

It’s bewildering how people can demonize socialism while facing daily struggles to make ends meet in an unhinged capitalist society.

Mateoto ,

Let’s get back to a time when we recognized and sidelined irrational voices in public discourses. Instead, we’re giving these charlatans room to spread nonsense, allowing others to wrongly validate it.

Mateoto ,

Climate change policies often disproportionately affect the working class, who struggle to afford green investments.

It’s frustrating that the Tories, instead of subsidizing electric vehicles to help working-class folks, seem more interested in favoring the oil industry by extending petrol car sales. Rishi Sunak and his party need to prioritize people over profits.

In other words: Sunak and the Tories are wankers.

Mateoto ,

The political shift India has undergone under Modi is quite concerning. If the reports regarding the murder of the Sikh leader on Canadian soil are accurate, it’s reminiscent of actions one might associate with leaders like Putin.

Autocrats seem to use the same playbook…

Mateoto ,

Only valid answer. If there’s a valid document stating charity status, no other discussion is needed.

Mateoto ,

You are aware that China is currently the aggressor, and the US and Canada are showing symbolic strength with these maneuvers to support Taiwan?

Mateoto ,

It certainly does in today’s global political landscape. Regrettably, we’ve reverted to a more conservative and pragmatic scenario where autocratic regimes are somewhat constrained by power dynamics.

As you may have observed, actors like Russia are disregarding international norms. Instead of pursuing diplomatic de-escalation, they’re spreading misinformation to exacerbate conflicts and disrupt international relations, particularly in Western regions, bro.

Mateoto , (edited )

China still fears economic and military repercussions in the event of an invasion of Taiwan.

As long as its economy is ill due to current factors like inflation, banking instability, and the inflated real estate market, we can assume that a war would be an economic and political shock right now that even Xi might struggle to navigate.

Edit: for everyone disagreeing, every foreign expert is expecting a war, and even the current US deterrence (criticized here as escalation) is not enough for most experts.

foreignpolicy.com/…/us-military-deterrence-china-…

Mateoto ,

I understand your point, but I respectfully disagree. An internal strife alone doesn’t necessarily lead to military action.

A military conflict involving Taiwan would have global implications, affecting regional stability and the world economy. Xi is fully aware of that and knows that his political power extends only as far as his economy remains stable. Looking at the last BRICS meeting, we see that China is eager to compensate for any economic embargoes with a stable structure and demand from its partners – which, as of today, is still a work in progress.

Furthermore, the Ukrainian war has shown, the West can swiftly mitigate major impacts on its economy (see Germany moving completely away from gas exports from Russia). China is aware of that too and knows that while devastating, the west will work closely together to compensate such an economic distaster and cut ties with China completly.

While the current situation requires vigilance and preparation for the worst, we can at least see that China remains in absolute need of its Western allies, and a military intervention would be a complete disaster, even for Xi.

That’s likely why he’s consolidating power by eliminating political opponents and critics, but history has shown that being blinded by power, as Putin is in the case of Ukraine, leads to devastation.

Mateoto ,

We can assume that Italy’s fascist party’s strategy of deterrence on its borders is not working. I hope that Italian voters can now see that the tough and cruel approach of Italy’s far-right and fascist parties is not effective.

This is a global issue that the entire EU needs to address, instead of relying on inhuman rhetoric and policies.

Mateoto ,

I wouldn’t be surprise if Russias FSB is using money to create a bigger migration crisis to divide Europe in this matter.

Mateoto ,

Not only that, they’ve capitalized on past crises to bolster their profits and jack up prices, playing a significant role in the artificial inflation we’re experiencing.

Mateoto ,

I use Sync.com for years (since 2015 after my very privacy heavy swiss cloud service shut down). It’s Canadian, the end-to-end encryption (on device,upload and cloud) is the highest I encountered and it’s extensive zero-knowledge policy was my reason to sign up.

They added some nice sharing features with quite the extensive control and easy Setup. So might be worth checking out.

And obligatory referral link for a free account 🙃:

www.sync.com/?_sync_refer=7265130

Mateoto ,

Absolutely, targeting activism towards the lifestyles of the rich is a crucial step in addressing the issue of higher CO2 emissions and climate change. It’s not about vilifying individuals, but rather recognizing that certain lifestyles contribute significantly to environmental harm.

Focusing solely on the lower and middle class isn’t the solution, as they are the ones who often bear the brunt of climate change impacts and economic adjustments. What might be considered “luxury” for them is often just basic necessities, and their livelihoods are directly affected by climate-related changes.

On the other hand, the elite and super elites can afford to make substantial changes to their lifestyles without sacrificing their basic needs. Cutting back on private flights, yachts, and excessive consumption won’t significantly impact their quality of life. Their choices to reduce their environmental footprint can send a powerful message and create a domino effect, encouraging positive change on a larger scale.

This doesn’t mean demonizing anyone; it’s about promoting awareness and responsibility. We need systemic changes, and these should start from the top down. By targeting the source of excessive consumption and promoting sustainable choices among the rich, we can create a more equitable and sustainable future for everyone.

Mateoto OP , (edited )

Decency is an obligation as well, but here we are threatening female players who show solidarity against sexual harassment.

Update: apparently he is done after Fifa stepping in.

What a shitshow and disgrace though.

Mateoto OP ,

And he is done

Mateoto ,

Honestly, while the humor and memes might seem amusing, it’s important to recognize that this is precisely what they want. By making the situation seem ridiculous, we risk diverting attention from the serious and substantial allegations against Trump.

We shouldn’t allow them to manipulate the narrative and trivialize the issues at hand. Their intention is to downplay the gravity through memes and laughter, while the actual impact on global democracy is a significant concern.

Stay focused on the real issues and their implications.

Mateoto ,

Honestly, while the humor and memes might seem amusing, it’s important to recognize that this is precisely what they want. By making the situation seem ridiculous, we risk diverting attention from the serious and substantial allegations against Trump.

We shouldn’t allow them to manipulate the narrative and trivialize the issues at hand. Their intention is to downplay the gravity through memes and laughter, while the actual impact on global democracy is a significant concern.

Stay focused on the real issues and their implications.

Mateoto ,

Honestly, while the humor and memes might seem amusing, it’s important to recognize that this is precisely what they want. By making the situation seem ridiculous, we risk diverting attention from the serious and substantial allegations against Trump.

We shouldn’t allow them to manipulate the narrative and trivialize the issues at hand. Their intention is to downplay the gravity through memes and laughter, while the actual impact on global democracy is a significant concern.

Stay focused on the real issues and their implications.

Mateoto ,

This timeline is disturbingly absurd, making it increasingly likely that we could indeed face such a situation.

Mateoto ,

Fortunately for Glukhovsky, he is not actually in Russia and was sentenced in absentia. His current whereabouts are unknown.

I assumed he was already in prison as the article built up momentum. Classic clickbait.

Mateoto ,

Fortunately for Glukhovsky, he is not actually in Russia, and was sentenced in absentia. His current whereabouts are unknown.

I hate clickbait.

Biden to reinstate labor rule shelved by Reagan, giving construction workers a pay boost (www.usatoday.com)

In a nod to labor unions, President Joe Biden is moving to boost wages for construction workers on projects paid for with federal funding, a step that would appeal to a key constituency ahead of next year’s presidential election and potentially shrink the pay gap between northern and southern states.

Mateoto ,

Reagan had a profound impact on reshaping the American dream.

What was once a foundation built on the idea of upward mobility for the poor and middle class has undergone a substantial transformation since the 80s. The emergence of an unregulated capitalist model has led to a widening wealth gap, with the affluent growing even wealthier while the middle class gradually fades.

Addressing the impending challenges, such as climate change, technological innovations, and social shifts, necessitates a strategic focus on bolstering the working class and supporting unions. These pillars are vital in fortifying our response to the multifaceted challenges that lie ahead.

Mateoto ,

Interestingly, it’s still debated if it was necessary to drop not one but two awful bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

More left-wing positions argue Japan was already on the brink of surrendering. Here is one publication summing it up pretty well m:

As General Dwight Eisenhower said, Japan was at that moment seeking some way to surrender with minimum loss of face, and “it wasn’t necessary to hit them with that awful thing.”

Saving face meant for one part of the Japanese military to keep the Emporer untouched. On the other hand, the Japanese military, contrary to the Japanese government:

[…]wanted to keep not just the emperor but to avoid an Allied occupation, disarmament, and war crimes trials.[…] They were determined to fight a final, all-out “decisive battle” to bleed the United States invaders until the Americans sued for peace.

We can at least say, whether you agree with the necessity of the use of atomic bombs on Japan, that humankind never again should make use of an atomic bomb.

Here is a GIF to remember (and look up the NSFW version of it…

gfycat.com/flusteredartisticjanenschia

Mateoto ,

The new name goes well with the audience as they already use extensively nazi swastika symbols as an expression of opinions.

Mateoto ,

Remember: even if we find this story ironic and laughable, torture is a despicable practice that no human should ever experience.

Mateoto ,

We are over the edge of no return.

We should stop begging for change and act now. Politics must hurt them with reforms, taxes, and the rule of law.

We cannot stop climate change now, but we can try to de-accelerate by fighting against big oil, corrupt politics, and billionaire newspapers supporting them.

Mateoto ,

We are somehow still not panicking and see that as a point of no return for climate change. These temperatures are still the lowest ones we will experience from now on.

Hopefully, some ignorant people or even climate change deniers will switch their positions and actually support green policies now.

Mateoto ,

It’s interesting to see that the discussion about AI (which the writer and actors strikes are based on) have an impact on workers in the US.

We hopefully experience the strengthening of unions and work reforms. Ideally, this will be a general movement bringing back policies that have been teared down since Regean.

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