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The Genocide in Gaza and Its Enablers

Eunomia • 334 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide International relations Human Rights Foreign Policy Diplomacy
  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.

UK has concerns about South African claim

A Lawyer Writes • 294 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Genocide Middle East Conflict Foreign Relations
  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.
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Hitler's Willing Executioners

The Ruffian • 448 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
💾 History Genocide Holocaust Antisemitism Nazism World War II
  1. Antisemitism in Germany was deeply rooted and violent, with a long history preceding the Nazi era. The widespread contempt for Jews eventually manifested in the genocide as an end goal, not just a regrettable task.
  2. Daniel Goldhagen's book 'Hitler's Willing Executioners' argues that Germans were not reluctant participants in the genocide, but willing and enthusiastic in carrying out Hitler's war on Jews, contrary to claims of coercion.
  3. The Nazi era demonstrated a genocidal impulse where killing became an end in itself, bringing about a society where Jews were considered 'socially dead people', subjected to extreme cruelty and violence with the active participation and consent of ordinary Germans.

The War on Children in Gaza

History's Parrot • 157 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide NATO
  1. This article discusses the war on children in Gaza and highlights the impact of violence on innocent lives.
  2. The author criticizes Canadian politicians and media for failing to denounce the genocide in Gaza and for complicity in the violence.
  3. The use of destructive bombs in Gaza is condemned as an act of barbarism, and the need to stop such atrocities is emphasized.

British empire killed 165 million Indians in 40 years: How colonialism inspired fascism

Geopolitical Economy Report • 398 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
🌍 World Politics Colonialism Genocide Economics Fascism Imperialism
  1. British colonialism in India under the British empire caused the deaths of at least 100 million Indians in just 40 years from 1880 to 1920, and the theft of trillions of dollars in wealth.
  2. European empires' genocidal acts inspired fascist leaders like Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, leading to similar genocidal crimes within their own territories.
  3. The British empire, along with causing the deaths of millions of Indians, also drained an estimated $45 trillion of wealth from India between 1765 and 1938, significantly impeding the country's growth and development.

Israel and Genocide, Revisited: A Response to Critics

American Dreaming • 431 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide Warfare Geopolitics Ethics Human Rights
  1. Genocide is being redefined to include a wide range of actions such as civilian deaths, dropping bombs, and even destroying cultural sites, creating confusion and making the term lose its significance.
  2. Linguistic hyperinflation is blurring the meaning of words like 'genocide' and 'war crimes', causing a dangerous trend where serious distinctions are being erased for political convenience.
  3. The lack of reliable information and the bias in reporting on conflicts, like the Israel-Palestine situation, highlights the importance of verifying sources and considering agendas in understanding complex geopolitical issues.

Lipstadt and the Denial of Soviet Ethnically Targeted Deportations and Killings

20th Century Musings in the 21st Century • 138 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
💾 History Soviet Union Genocide Ethnic Cleansing
  1. Deborah Lipstadt denied the Soviet ethnically targeted deportations and killings, contradicting well-known sources and political motives.
  2. Lipstadt gained fame from a lawsuit by a Holocaust denier, but never retracted her false claims about Stalin's terror lacking ethnic targeting.
  3. Lipstadt's reputation faced challenges for supporting Israel's heavy bombing in Gaza, showing the complex nature of historical perspectives and societal influence.

Let Them Eat Dirt

The Chris Hedges Report • 416 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide Humanitarian Crisis International Law Human Rights United Nations
  1. The final stage of Israel's genocide in Gaza, mass starvation, is happening with international community not intervening.
  2. Israel's actions in shutting down UNRWA and preventing humanitarian aid are considered war crimes and defiance of international law.
  3. Starvation in Gaza is causing immense suffering and death, leading to extreme hunger and destitution among the population.

Putin's genocidal myth

Thinking about... • 361 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Historical revisionism Geopolitics Nationalism Genocide Russian history Soviet Union Historical revisionism
  1. Putin's narrative about eternal Russia leads to war, genocide, and fascism.
  2. Putin's selective view of history distorts facts and justifies aggressive actions like invading neighbors and committing genocide.
  3. Putin's attempt to rewrite history to fit his narrative is dangerous and leads to a distorted view of the past that justifies atrocities.

Hashtag Genocide

The False Consensus Effect • 118 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Genocide Government Propaganda Journalism Human Rights
  1. The author expresses concerns about genocide happening and feels the need to speak out about it even if others are silent.
  2. The post discusses how various entities like Joe Biden, Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff are seen as complicit in genocide.
  3. It highlights the impact of fear and 20-30 years of corporate media propaganda on society's ability to recognize and address genocide.

[Spanish translation] El genocidio maorí de los moriori

Grey Goose Chronicles • 117 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
💾 History Genocide Colonization Indigenous Peoples Warfare Cultural impact
  1. The Maori-Moriori genocide was a result of the Maori access to muskets causing violence between the tribes.
  2. The Moriori were a peaceful culture on the Chatham Islands, while the Maori were known for their warrior lifestyle.
  3. The Maori invasion led to the near extinction of the Moriori people, including atrocities like enslavement and massacres.

No, Winning a War Isn't "Genocide"

American Dreaming • 323 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Conflict Genocide International relations Middle East
  1. Many young people hold misconceptions about Israel and the Holocaust, with a significant percentage believing in false narratives.
  2. There is a growing disconnect between the perception of 'genocide' and the reality of Israel's actions in the war with Hamas.
  3. Israel's military actions, while criticized as disproportionate by some, are viewed by many as necessary for self-defense and preserving their nation.

The Case for Genocide

The Chris Hedges Report • 354 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide Israel South Africa International Court of Justice
  1. The International Court of Justice is considering the case for genocide against Israel for its actions in Gaza.
  2. South Africa submitted an 84-page brief supporting the claim of genocide, which Israel has denied.
  3. The ruling on genocide is a complex legal and political matter involving pressure from various parties and a focus on the intent behind the actions.

The Four Horsemen of Gaza’s Apocalypse

The Chris Hedges Report • 310 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Middle East Military Genocide
  1. Biden's policies towards Israel and the Middle East are influenced by advisors with a skewed view of the Muslim world.
  2. Biden and his inner circle are criticized for being incompetent and misguided in their approach to international affairs.
  3. The Biden administration's strategies in the Middle East ignore realities on the ground, perpetuating suffering and risking escalation.

Saturday Commentary and Review #151

Fisted by Foucault • 311 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics International relations Genocide Foreign Policy Alliances
  1. A crisis of competency is looming due to the erosion of meritocracy in decision-making processes, particularly in the US, impacting institutions like the FAA.
  2. The UK's subordinate role to the USA, known as 'Atlanticism' and the 'Special Relationship,' raises questions about the country's autonomy and benefits from the alliance.
  3. The case of Israel facing genocide allegations at The Hague highlights global divisions in support, with countries like the US and Germany rejecting the accusations while others, mainly from the Islamic world, show solidarity.

From Genocide to the Brave New Multipolar World

History's Parrot • 78 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide Neoliberalism History Empires Societal collapse
  1. Societies are facing collapse due to neglect, betrayal, and the concentration of power and money in the hands of a few.
  2. Neoliberalism leads to societal destruction, alienation from humanistic values, and exploitation by power elites.
  3. Genocides are not sudden events but are set in motion by societal collapses, liberal sellouts, excessive greed, and the breakdown of empathy and common sense.

Israel’s Trojan Horse

The Chris Hedges Report • 189 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Conflict Humanitarian Crisis Genocide International relations
  1. Israel is using the guise of aid and a 'temporary pier' as a Trojan Horse to expel Palestinians, not to alleviate the famine in Gaza.
  2. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening due to Israel actively hindering aid operations and implementing restrictions that prevent essential supplies from reaching the population.
  3. The Biden administration's involvement in constructing the pier to aid Israel's agenda highlights the complicit role of the US in the ongoing genocide against Palestinians.

Our Greatest Existential Threat

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 118 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Political elites Genocide Global Governance
  1. Existential threats are often portrayed as unseen, lurking dangers that terrify us. Popular threats include pandemics, climate change, and alien invasions.
  2. The true existential threat to humanity lies with the power elites who govern us. War, genocide, and other actions by ruling elites have caused more human deaths than major pandemics.
  3. Fear-inducing narratives like climate change are used to distract from the real threat posed by familiar leaders. The greatest danger often comes from those we know rather than unknown external forces.