Israel vs. Palestine

[Blarg]

15 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:

I think he did, and that he inspired a lot of people - including Palestinians. There's no way to measure how much of an impact he's currently having, but his statement hasn't been forgotten.

And to be clear, I think it is sad that he did what he did, and I'd rather have seen him stay alive and help in other ways. But he still gets "mad props" (as the kids say).

You hyperbolize a guy that no one speaks of. There is a pretty easy measure of his impact; is he still in the conversation or was he just a 3 day news event? There are no people waving a flag with his image at rallies, there're no statues being built, no peace awards in his name. No one in the UN are referencing him, his legacy was buried with his ashes. Hell, a photographer wasn't even given an award for documenting the moment, unlike the Vietnamese monk that suicided in 1963. 

[Taylor]

33 minutes ago, Blarg said:

You hyperbolize a guy that no one speaks of. There is a pretty easy measure of his impact; is he still in the conversation or was he just a 3 day news event? There are no people waving a flag with his image at rallies, there're no statues being built, no peace awards in his name. No one in the UN are referencing him, his legacy was buried with his ashes. Hell, a photographer wasn't even given an award for documenting the moment, unlike the Vietnamese monk that suicided in 1963. 

You rants are getting longer and more unhinged.

[Jay]

California valedictorian will no longer give graduation speech over 'alarming' discussion

https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-valedictorian-no-longer-graduation-031542263.html

The University of Southern California said its valedictorian will no longer deliver a graduation speech this year, citing "substantial risks relating to security" over social media chatter surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict.

"The intensity of feelings, fueled by both social media and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has grown to include many voices outside of USC and has escalated to the point of creating substantial risks relating to security and disruption at commencement," Provost Andrew Guzman said in a statement.

[Blarg]

Giving in to fear is not part of USC's Fight On motto. They should reconsider. 

[AngelsLakersFan]

49 minutes ago, Jay said:

California valedictorian will no longer give graduation speech over 'alarming' discussion

https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-valedictorian-no-longer-graduation-031542263.html

The University of Southern California said its valedictorian will no longer deliver a graduation speech this year, citing "substantial risks relating to security" over social media chatter surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict.

"The intensity of feelings, fueled by both social media and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has grown to include many voices outside of USC and has escalated to the point of creating substantial risks relating to security and disruption at commencement," Provost Andrew Guzman said in a statement.

Sounds like they don't like whatever they think the valedictorian is going to say...

[Jason]

7 hours ago, Jay said:

California valedictorian will no longer give graduation speech over 'alarming' discussion

https://www.yahoo.com/news/california-valedictorian-no-longer-graduation-031542263.html

The University of Southern California said its valedictorian will no longer deliver a graduation speech this year, citing "substantial risks relating to security" over social media chatter surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict.

"The intensity of feelings, fueled by both social media and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has grown to include many voices outside of USC and has escalated to the point of creating substantial risks relating to security and disruption at commencement," Provost Andrew Guzman said in a statement.

Universities have proven that free speech does not exist in their campuses. Ridiculous!

Edited April 16 by Jason

[Redondo]

[Jason]

52 minutes ago, Redondo said:

[AngelsLakersFan]

3 hours ago, Jason said:

Universities have proven that free speech does not exist in their campuses. Ridiculous!

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Among the calls against Tassabum as a graduation speaker were student group "Trojans For Israel," who said her selection turned "an inclusive and meaningful milestone into an unwelcoming and intolerant environment for Jewish graduates and their families."

We wouldn’t want the babies to spend time outside of their safe spaces.

[Jason]

2 hours ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

We wouldn’t want the babies to spend time outside of their safe spaces.

It always amazes me when people get upset over other people choosing to exercise a right. Good Lord people, just put on some noise cancelling headphones when she speaks then. 

[Jason]

Oh good. It's not like they have anything to do in that city. 

[Jay]

US to hit Iran with new sanctions in "coming days", Yellen says

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-sanctions-disrupt-irans-malign-130639442.html

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday warned that the U.S. intends to hit Iran with new sanctions in coming days over its unprecedented attack on Israel, and these actions could seek to reduce Iran's capacity to export oil.

[Spirit]

35 minutes ago, Jay said:

US to hit Iran with new sanctions in "coming days", Yellen says

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-sanctions-disrupt-irans-malign-130639442.html

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday warned that the U.S. intends to hit Iran with new sanctions in coming days over its unprecedented attack on Israel, and these actions could seek to reduce Iran's capacity to export oil.

 

"unprecedented attack on Israel"  ????

 

I mean, they gave Israel, the US and everyone else a heads up this was coming so everyone could prepare. 

 

[Jason]

13 minutes ago, Spirit said:

 

"unprecedented attack on Israel"  ????

 

I mean, they gave Israel, the US and everyone else a heads up this was coming so everyone could prepare. 

 

It's unprecedented only because they did it themselves this time as opposed through their proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah. 

[Spirit]

24 minutes ago, Jason said:

It's unprecedented only because they did it themselves this time as opposed through their proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah. 

 

I'm guessing that's not what the Yahoo writer had in mind

 

[Lhalo]

Just now, Spirit said:

I'm guessing that's not what the Yahoo writer had in mind

It seems like half the MSM stories have the "unprecedented" buzzword in it. 

[Lhalo]

I'm for splattering these pro-Hamas fucks all over the highway. It appears Cotton agrees.

 

[Taylor]

One of Larry's heroes advocating human trafficking and baby sodomizing.

 

[Lhalo]

That's fucking hilarious. Thanks for the laughs!

[Jay]

1 hour ago, Spirit said:

I'm guessing that's not what the Yahoo writer had in mind

It was Reuters but yeah. It was unprecedented in terms of failure. Nobody has lobbed 300 missiles etc. with so little to show for it.

[Taylor]

31 minutes ago, Lhalo said:

That's fucking hilarious. Thanks for the laughs!

I'm glad you find human trafficking funny! Maybe The Sound of Freedom 2 can be a comedy.

[Kevin]

I don't think anyone, including Iran, has the stomach to go to war. In their mind they had to retaliate against Israel to save face for when their consulate got bombed by them and to show their people they did something. But they knew none of their missiles were going to get through and do anything to cause casualties. Hence why they gave a week's notice of what they would be doing.

 

So now it is back to square one for the time being. They are just threatening Israel if they retaliate. Wash, rinse and repeat. 

 

 

 

[St1ck]

1 hour ago, Lhalo said:

I'm for splattering these pro-Hamas fucks all over the highway. It appears Cotton agrees.

 

Just like when you advocated this for the truckers that were blocking the Ambassador Bridge.

[Taylor]

2 minutes ago, St1ck said:

Just like when you advocated this for the truckers that were blocking the Ambassador Bridge.

That was different!

[Spirit]

1 hour ago, Jay said:

It was Reuters but yeah. It was unprecedented in terms of failure. Nobody has lobbed 300 missiles etc. with so little to show for it.

 

Well yeah.  That happens when you tell the other side you're going to do it and they have days to prepare.