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IdiotMachine
10/21/23 6:33:19 AM
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Lots of anti-Israel, pro-Palestine (and some pro-Hamas) protests in major cities, and now even Greta Thunberg is advocating for a free Palestine / Gaza. I would have never saw that coming.

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Doe
10/21/23 6:34:30 AM
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Because Israel is an apartheid state. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_and_apartheid

But "liberals are against Israel" is really not a blanket true statement. At least in terms of US congress there is total bipartisan support for aid to Israel.

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B18Champ
10/21/23 6:36:09 AM
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Because Republicans have historically been close allies with Israel, so liberals have to take the opposite approach and be close allies with Palestine.

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Southernfatman
10/21/23 6:39:07 AM
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B18Champ posted...
Because Republicans have historically been close allies with Israel, so liberals have to take the opposite approach and be close allies with Palestine.

Projection

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pnut027
10/21/23 6:41:04 AM
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It can be argued that liberals have always been anti fascism, and would naturally fall on that side of the argument.

And its more anti Israeli government and pro Palestinian people, rather than a blanket hatred for the former and love for the latter.

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VeesMcGees
10/21/23 6:41:53 AM
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Doe posted...
Because Israel is an apartheid state. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_and_apartheid

But "liberals are against Israel" is really not a blanket true statement. At least in terms of US congress there is total bipartisan support for aid to Israel.
This

In the USA, most elected officials support Israel. For people who have no consequences politically, there's support for Palestinians because how they're treated by Israel. Think about this, in the USA, a person (usually) learns that the colonizers ruined the lives for the peoples already there. Why wouldn't the same logic apply in other parts of the world, especially when the consequences are clear and present? Living near Little Palestine, I am undoubtedly influenced by my neighbors' plight in their homeland.
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SpoiltTrouser
10/21/23 6:47:52 AM
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https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/5/1/AAczCnAAE9TD.jpg

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ZaruenKosai
10/21/23 6:48:37 AM
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It's quite simple, and juicy, you won't believe it, it's a secret that will make you go NO WAY!
So you see, the reason why the liberals are agains Israel is because of the following reason.
Are you ready for the juicy secret?
So

The
reason
Is
because

You're a liar.

Liberals are not against Israel, they are against Netanyus Fascist Regime and his Bully IDF Force.

They do not support Hamas, they support the innocent people of Palestine that are caught in the crossfire of a war between two batshit insane power thirsty war mongers.

They do not condone any terrorists attack conducted by hamas, and supporting the innocents of Palestine does not make any one a Hamas Supporter or Terrorist Sympathizer.

That is just a tactic used by IDF shills to attack anyone who doesnt kiss their feet.

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Chicken
10/21/23 6:50:49 AM
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Israel is using Hamas as an excuse to massacre innocents by the thousands

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Chicken
10/21/23 6:54:45 AM
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https://www.tiktok.com/@hotspotmedia/video/7292103233655344414?_r=1&_t=8ggnBD2LWxZ

Posting this again. Anyone that supports Israel after they come out with statements like this is pure fucking evil or they're ignorant. Which one are you?

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CreepyGuy2007
10/21/23 6:55:29 AM
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TC living up to his name
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Funkydog
10/21/23 6:58:54 AM
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Liberals have always been on Palestine's side

I remember in the 2000's my classmates often put up things around in support of them.

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gu-gohan
10/21/23 7:25:56 AM
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Chicken posted...
Israel is using Hamas as an excuse to massacre innocents by the thousands
And why would they want that?

Innocent civilians from Israel and other countries have been massacred by Hamas two weeks ago. Israel has the duty to protect the people within their borders. If the danger of Hamas arises from within Gaza, it should at the very least be somewhat understandable that they try to locate and eliminate the terrorists. In contrast to what Hamas did, Israel at least tries to avoid civil casualties.

My point is:
Stop brainwashing yourself by consuming one-sided, unreputable media.
This conflict is complex. It can't be divided in a "good" vs. "bad" side. Both have made mistakes in the past. And Netanyahu is definitely a figure that should be removed from power. On the other hand, Israels difficult situation on the Arabian peninsula and the historic worldwide suppression of jews should at least be understood and considered before taking such an extreme stance like certain people here.

Innocent civilians must be protected, yes, but that applies to all of them, regardless of whether they're from Palestine or from Israel. And terrorist organizations like Hamas can't be allowed to exist, because they threaten the life's of innocents. Of course, this also applies to politicians. Israel can do better than elect someone like Netanyahu, that I'm sure of.

This world needs more mutual understanding and deescalation, not people who fuel the flames by spreading fake news, fake graphics or look at situations just from one perspective.

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Chicken
10/21/23 7:29:09 AM
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gu-gohan posted...
one-sided, unreputable media.
This conflict is complex. It can't be divided in a "good" vs. "bad" side.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/5/9/2/AAfg3pAAE6Wo.jpg

literally shut the fuck up

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mystic_belmont
10/21/23 7:29:45 AM
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I'm against the treatment the Palestinians are receiving from the Israeli government.

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Dark_Arbron
10/21/23 7:31:12 AM
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gu-gohan posted...
Israel has the duty to protect the people within their borders.

The people they subject to apartheid not withstanding.

gu-gohan posted...
Israel can do better than elect someone like Netanyahu, that I'm sure of.

Israel's 75 year-long history of human rights abuses didn't start with Netanyahu.

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punkfanalways
10/21/23 7:35:29 AM
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Chicken posted...
https://www.tiktok.com/@hotspotmedia/video/7292103233655344414?_r=1&_t=8ggnBD2LWxZ

Posting this again. Anyone that supports Israel after they come out with statements like this is pure fucking evil or they're ignorant. Which one are you?

Ive no doubt there are people who think this but I always cautious when you read translated videos like this because you are assuming whomever translated it is being 100% accurate.
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tankboy
10/21/23 7:36:45 AM
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_theory
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DnDer
10/21/23 7:37:59 AM
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tankboy posted...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_theory

Horseshoe theory is horseshit.

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tankboy
10/21/23 7:39:49 AM
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DnDer posted...
Horseshoe theory is horseshit.

Okay, fine, there's some Purity Spiral mixed in.

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rags_alt
10/21/23 7:45:41 AM
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DnDer posted...
Horseshoe theory is horseshit.
You're actually a pretty damn good example of it in my experience.

As for the topic, I'm pretty liberal and I'm just on the side of people that don't wanna be bombed. In that conflict, world wide...
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TheMikh
10/21/23 7:47:08 AM
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B18Champ posted...
Because Republicans have historically been close allies with Israel, so liberals have to take the opposite approach and be close allies with Palestine.
support of israel has historically been bipartisan in the beltway. "on the ground," however, israel commands more support among republican voters due to evangelical influences, while palestine commands more support among democrat voters due to midcentury thirdworldlist influences. the former influence is going to be found in churches, the latter in academia, which significantly inform their respective values.

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KI_Simpson
10/21/23 7:47:44 AM
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I'm sure the people insisting horseshoe theory is real are completely capable of giving some examples of liberal positions that are as hateful mainstream conservative positions.

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Dark_Arbron
10/21/23 7:48:39 AM
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TheMikh posted...
support of israel has historically been bipartisan in the beltway. "on the ground," however, israel commands more support among republican voters due to evangelical influences, while palestine commands more support among democrat voters due to midcentury thirdworldlist influences.

It's quite possibly the only bipartisan issue in US politics.

Wait, no, zero regulation for corporations is the other one.

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DnDer
10/21/23 7:52:32 AM
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rags_alt posted...
You're actually a pretty damn good example of it in my experience.

Uh-huh. Sure.

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rags_alt
10/21/23 7:53:28 AM
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DnDer posted...
Uh-huh. Sure.
Rittenhouse.
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bfslick50
10/21/23 7:54:49 AM
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Biden seems to be given Israel more support than the GQP is.

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DnDer
10/21/23 7:55:11 AM
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rags_alt posted...
Rittenhouse.

What about him?

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rags_alt
10/21/23 7:55:50 AM
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DnDer posted...
What about him?
You tell me.
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TheMikh
10/21/23 7:56:31 AM
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Dark_Arbron posted...
Wait, no, zero regulation for corporations is the other one.
republicans = tax and regulation cuts for large corporations
democrats = more complex tax codes and regulatory barriers to entry that only large corporations have the resources to navigate and exploit

so kinda

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Dark_Arbron
10/21/23 7:57:26 AM
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DnDer posted...
What about him?

rags_alt posted...
You tell me.

Let me guess, taking Rittenhouse to task for his actions "isn't fair."

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Dark_Arbron
10/21/23 7:58:19 AM
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TheMikh posted...
republicans = tax and regulation cuts for large corporations
democrats = more complex tax codes and regulatory barriers to entry that only large corporations have the resources to navigate and exploit

so kinda

Yeah, those details make more sense. My point was that the rich never seem to be held accountable under either party. It's one case where "same thing both sides" really is the case - although as always the Republicans find a way to be worse.

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rags_alt
10/21/23 7:59:57 AM
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Dark_Arbron posted...
Let me guess, taking Rittenhouse to task for his actions "isn't fair."
Oh no, it is. I just think dnder has a.. specific way of going about it.
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Dark_Arbron
10/21/23 8:00:31 AM
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rags_alt posted...
Oh no, it is. I just think dnder has a.. specific way of going about it.

Well, that's not what I was expecting.

Carry on, people.

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10/21/23 8:02:08 AM
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IceCreamOnStero
10/21/23 8:06:07 AM
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Liberals pretend to be against stuff like apartheid and colonialism, so it makes sense.

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Takuya_Lee
10/21/23 8:08:11 AM
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IceCreamOnStero posted...
Liberals pretend to be against stuff like apartheid and colonialism, so it makes sense.

Or they're actually against it. Shocking I know.

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Ajiri
10/21/23 8:08:17 AM
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Originally I did support Israel but the more and more I see the evidence then it's clear Israel has become a fascist, extreme apartheid state resorting to bombing of innocent people, including women and children

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Dark_Arbron
10/21/23 8:09:42 AM
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Is this where we get into a debate about "liberal vs left-wing vs classical liberal vs neoliberal?"

Because that's kinda why I don't describe myself with a label. I'm almost entirely left-leaning, but I don't even know (or care) anymore if that makes me "liberal."

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Intro2Logic
10/21/23 8:11:04 AM
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Name a liberal in power who is against Israel.

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NittanyLions23
10/21/23 8:11:49 AM
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Intro2Logic posted...
Name a liberal in power who is against Israel.

Name a conservative in power, who is against Israel.
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IceCreamOnStero
10/21/23 8:12:14 AM
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Takuya_Lee posted...
Or they're actually against it. Shocking I know.
But they aren't actually against it, or else they'd be against capitalism too.

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Intro2Logic
10/21/23 8:13:11 AM
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NittanyLions23 posted...
Name a conservative in power, who is against Israel.
I couldn't. But that's a total non-sequitur from the point I'm making. This topic pre-supposes that liberals are against Israel. But take a look at the liberals leading our government: are they against Israel? Are the liberals in the UK or Germany or France against Israel?

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Dark_Arbron
10/21/23 8:13:51 AM
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IceCreamOnStero posted...
But they aren't actually against it, or else they'd be against capitalism too.

I'm anti-capitalist too.

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IceCreamOnStero
10/21/23 8:14:27 AM
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Dark_Arbron posted...
I'm anti-capitalist too.
Liberalism as an ideology isn't.

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Technician_X
10/21/23 8:17:25 AM
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TheMikh posted...
support of israel has historically been bipartisan in the beltway. "on the ground," however, israel commands more support among republican voters due to evangelical influences, while palestine commands more support among democrat voters due to midcentury thirdworldlist influences. the former influence is going to be found in churches, the latter in academia, which significantly inform their respective values.

Historically, I agree but in recent times I would argue that the traditional Republican support of Israel has shown significant cracks.

The right is desperately trying to paint the entire left as anti-semitic when all it really does is put a spotlight on their own. The mainstreaming of Qanon conspiracies for one, most of which are deeply anti-semitic. Multiple sitting Republicans that can't stop gushing about Hitler. Trump himself dropping "blood and soil" quotes right out of his copy of Mein Kampf, and also going on frequent rants questioning the loyalty of Jews, etc.
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Intro2Logic
10/21/23 8:20:20 AM
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Technician_X posted...

Anti-Semitism is not at odds with support for Israel! Jewish people and the Israeli government are separate categories and conflating the two is a mistake. White nationalists are entirely happy to give them an ethno-state.

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reincarnator07
10/21/23 8:38:41 AM
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OP, who is pro Hamas? Even the people of Palestine aren't pro Hamas going by polls.

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WingsOfGood
10/21/23 8:42:00 AM
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Free Palestine does not mean anti-israel

This is trolling
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