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Bombs Not Bread

¡Do Not Panic! • 825 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. The US and UK have been bombing Yemen with expensive missiles, while millions are suffering from severe hunger.
  2. The UN's World Food Programme in Yemen lacks funding, despite the high military spending on bombs.
  3. Western countries, including the US and UK, have been complicit in the crisis in Yemen, leading to mass deaths and a man-made famine.

On Divide, Conquer, and Crabs in the Bucket

Pen>Sword • 898 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. Reading the work of postcolonial intellectual giants Fanon and Césaire is crucial in understanding the flaws of activists falling into the trap of undermining others in the struggle for freedom.
  2. Online activists can perpetuate a 'divide and conquer' scenario by attacking their own comrades, pushing forward the colonial objective on digital platforms.
  3. Césaire's message from 'Discourse on Colonialism' emphasizes the importance of not dehumanizing the colonizer in efforts for liberation, as it plays into the colonial project and harms the movement.

What do you expect?

Yasha Levine • 1375 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. The history of displacement and conflict in Israel/Palestine is rooted in the colonial aspirations of early Zionist leaders.
  2. Diaspora Jews may need to confront the reality of supporting a colonial state or push for reconciliation in Israel.
  3. The ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians shows little sign of resolution, with challenging paths ahead.

The Blood on Our Hands

Discourse Blog • 1218 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. American politicians are supporting a potential genocide in Gaza with the help of US money.
  2. Israel's actions in Gaza include severe humanitarian violations and war crimes.
  3. The US government provides significant military aid to Israel, enabling and supporting the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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Netanyahu's Plan to "Thin Out" the Palestinian Population of Gaza

Pen>Sword • 918 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. Netanyahu's plan involves forcibly displacing Palestinians from Gaza to make way for Israeli occupation and annexation.
  2. The plan includes pushing Palestinians towards the Egyptian border and even towards the Mediterranean Sea, leading to a dire situation for them.
  3. Despite global outrage and opposition, Netanyahu is persisting with his plan to eliminate the Palestinian population of Gaza, causing significant harm and suffering.

Let The Bodies Pile High

¡Do Not Panic! • 1022 implied HN points • 08 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. Throughout history, ruling classes have used pandemics to achieve their policy goals.
  2. Colonizers deliberately used smallpox as a tool of biological warfare against indigenous populations.
  3. The current ruling class continues to prioritize ideological preferences over public health and safety.

Jews for killers of Jews...and other thoughts on post-Soviet nationalism

Yasha Levine • 1061 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. Recent events in Canada brought attention to Ukrainian nationalist controversies involving Nazi symbolism and history.
  2. The adoption of nationalist symbols in Ukraine stems from an identity vacuum post-Soviet collapse, with a rebranding to align with modern values.
  3. Nationalism remains a dominant organizing principle for countries post-monarchies, shaping identities and symbols to reflect specific historical narratives.

Gaza 2.0 – The World’s First Digital Genocide

Pen>Sword • 898 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. The emergence of social media has revolutionized how protests can be carried out, offering virtual platforms for those in authoritarian nations where physical protests are impossible.
  2. Social media platforms showcase and even justify genocides, with images and videos of Gaza representing a new level of instant and widespread exposure to violence.
  3. Viewers today are exposed to graphic content from conflict zones in real time, leading to desensitization and a dangerous normalizing of human tragedy on social media.

The SS, The Holocaust, and Yaroslav Hunka

Foreign Exchanges • 982 implied HN points • 10 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. The SS was founded as an organization primarily concerned with perpetrating genocide.
  2. The Waffen-SS, a military branch of the SS, played a role in the Holocaust through participation in mass shootings and supplying guards for concentration camps.
  3. Holocaust denial is becoming more prevalent in society, reflecting a concerning trend of forgetting or even praising the perpetrators of atrocities.

Is Israel Committing "Genocide" in Gaza?

Murtaza Hussain • 511 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. The term 'genocide' has a specific legal definition involving the deliberate destruction of a group or part of it.
  2. In the case of Israeli actions in Gaza, public statements from officials raise questions about intent and motive for the severe suffering inflicted.
  3. An ICJ ruling of genocide against Israel could have significant international consequences, with implications for legal actions against Israeli officials and diplomatic relations.

World roundup: January 26 2024

Foreign Exchanges • 393 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. The United Nations' International Court of Justice issued a ruling in the genocide case brought by South Africa against Israel, requiring Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza.
  2. The ruling also obliges Israeli leaders to prevent and punish incitement to genocidal acts, ensure delivery of basic services and humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
  3. Israeli government must comply with the court's rulings, prevent evidence destruction, and allow investigators access to Gaza, submitting a report within one month.

The Next Sinister Stage of Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza

Pen>Sword • 579 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. Israeli military violence in Gaza has led to a landscape conducive to ethnic cleansing. Genocide and ethnic cleansing, while related, have distinct focuses – people vs. land.
  2. The destruction of hospitals and medical infrastructure in Gaza is a central component of the ethnic cleansing program, forcing Palestinians to flee due to lack of healthcare.
  3. Israel's promotion of 'voluntary migration' of Palestinians from Gaza is deceptive and a direct consequence of genocidal violence, aiming to push Palestinians out of their land against their will.

South Africa accuses Israel of genocide

A Lawyer Writes • 412 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. South Africa is asking the International Court of Justice to order Israel to halt military operations in Gaza and stop harming Palestinian civilians.
  2. Israel's Prime Minister stated that they are fighting Hamas terrorists, not the Palestinian population, and are complying with international law.
  3. The legal action includes detailed interim measures being sought by South Africa, with the court hearing taking place in The Hague.

The Genocide in Gaza and Its Enablers

Eunomia • 334 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. Biden's response to the war in Gaza shows the consequences of giving another state unlimited support.
  2. Many Democrats believe that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, yet Western governments are hesitant to act on this evidence.
  3. Public confidence in Biden's ability to handle international crises is low, especially after his support for Israel during the Gaza conflict.

The Most American Thing That Has Ever Happened

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2156 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Genocide
  1. A man in the US set himself on fire in protest against the genocide in Gaza, which is a powerful and extreme act of demonstrating his convictions.
  2. The incident of self-immolation outside the Israeli embassy showcases a deep level of urgency and sincerity in addressing the issue of war crimes and atrocities.
  3. The contrast between the extreme measures taken by protestors against atrocities in Gaza and the lack of action or empathy from supporters of the ethnostate highlights a stark difference in commitment to their causes.

UK has concerns about South African claim

A Lawyer Writes • 294 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. The UK raises concerns about South Africa's actions against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
  2. The UK supports Israel's right to self-defense and disagrees with labeling their actions in Gaza as genocide.
  3. The International Court of Justice has called for aid into Gaza and preservation of evidence related to allegations of genocide.

"Pay No Attention To That Genocide Right In Front Of Your Face"

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1909 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. The message from dominant institutions is to ignore the genocide happening right in front of us and focus on less urgent matters.
  2. There is a call to defy orders by refusing to divert attention away from atrocities like the genocide in Gaza, despite pressure to do so.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of refusing to play along with the diversion tactics and continuing to pay attention to ongoing atrocities like the genocide committed by Israel.

Why I Support Hamas

Kevin’s Newsletter • 471 implied HN points • 29 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. Supporting Hamas is seen as strategic because it challenges the status quo and shifts the narrative.
  2. Backing Hamas is a moral duty due to the unjust treatment of Palestinians by the Zionist regime.
  3. Fear and reluctance to support Hamas may stem from cowardice, and openly supporting resistance can be empowering.

Friday Bread Basket 9/22/23

Wordloaf • 511 implied HN points • 22 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Genocide
  1. The Armenians in Artsakh are under military siege, facing genocide and starvation.
  2. Azerbaijan is blocking humanitarian aid and conducting war crimes in Artsakh.
  3. The traditional herb-stuffed flatbread from Artsakh called jingalov hats may be forever linked to sadness and grief.

Antony Blinken, Undertaker for the Empire

History's Parrot • 294 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. Antony Blinken is facing challenges as the Secretary of State during the decline of the Empire.
  2. Blinken's actions have ignited conflicts with countries like Russia and are worsening the situation in the Middle East.
  3. The narrative suggests that the Empire is in trouble, and Blinken's role is criticized as contributing to its demise.

The Perfect Recipe For A Real Antisemitism Crisis

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1909 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. Creating a real antisemitism crisis involves committing evil acts under a Jewish flag and linking them to the Jewish people and faith.
  2. Promoting antisemitism requires desensitizing people to warning signs, dehumanizing Jewish individuals, and reinforcing conspiracy theories.
  3. To exacerbate antisemitism, one must incite hatred towards Jews, use it to justify further atrocities, and establish a cycle of violence and hatred.

Oscar Winners Who Don't Speak Out On Gaza This Weekend Will Be Complicit In Genocide

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1792 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. Every Hollywood celebrity should use their platform to condemn their government's actions, especially in cases of genocide.
  2. Supporting an active genocide should not be a political party's mainstream position; such parties should not exist.
  3. Trying to change mainstream political parties from within often results in individuals being changed by the party's corrupt objectives, rather than the party being reformed.

A Quiet Bluegrass Genocide

Bastiat's Window • 491 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. The term 'bluegrass genocide' eloquently describes a dark chapter in history.
  2. The historical practice of forced sterilization was supported by influential communities.
  3. Hyperbolic use of the term 'genocide' can detract from its true meaning.

On Aaron Bushnell, Methinks The Israel Apologist Doth Protest Too Much

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1778 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide
  1. Aaron Bushnell's message aimed to awaken people to the horrors happening and encourage action to stop it.
  2. Israel apologists are aggressively trying to manipulate the narrative around Aaron Bushnell's story and are resorting to misleading tactics.
  3. The United States' lack of action in stopping Israel's atrocities in Gaza exposes the true nature of its foreign policy aims and challenges the narrative it promotes.