feb012025

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by feb012025 1mo ago
This doesn't really make sense. We're using stand off munitions to bomb targets like missile silo entrances--why would you not just use guided bombs if we had air superiority? Civilian casualties wouldn't be a factor
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by feb012025 3mo ago
They've been saying it on stage for a couple years now: https://x.com/HotSpotHotSpot/status/1996018001368563842
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by feb012025 3mo ago
I think your impression of China is outdated by about a decade
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by feb012025 5mo ago
I find myself particularly suspicious of efforts block content on the internet these days
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by feb012025 5mo ago
I don't think that's it. I've never been one to shy away from any difficult emotional experiences I have (maybe I'm wrong though who knows) I just end up feeling emotionally "flat" after doing it. Which sometim
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by feb012025 5mo ago
I've never liked the way meditation makes me feel, but I really like doing "guided relaxation". To an extent that I think they have to be different somehow, even though a lot of people would probably say they're the same
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by feb012025 5mo ago
Bizarre for them to suggest this right after the US unilaterally launched the most unpopular war in modern history. A war with almost no tangible upside for US citizens, and a war many people think was started on the whims of another countr
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by feb012025 5mo ago
For the sake of peace... yes ;)
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by feb012025 5mo ago
"The United States sent guns to the Iranian protesters through the Kurds, President Trump told Fox News." "Happy New Year to every Iranian in the streets. Also to every Mossad agent walking beside them..." - Mike Pompeo
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by feb012025 5mo ago
Look at where Germany is now? They're a total non-player on the world stage. They completely kowtow to the US. Hardly a good example
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by feb012025 5mo ago
I can assure you that no "center left" president will be fixing any problems in the middle east anytime soon
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by feb012025 6mo ago
It's the special interest groups. Specifically Israel's lobbying efforts. No need to try to obfuscate it at this point.
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by feb012025 6mo ago
I think you're mistaken about who congress is beholden to at this particular point in time... The war has record low approval ratings, even among Trump's base.
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by feb012025 7mo ago
The attack is for Israel... enough already
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by feb012025 7mo ago
Based on how the takeover of CBS has been going, it really does seem like waning support for Israel is the major motivation behind this huge consolidation. Pretty unbelievable to watch In a matter of months: Paramount, CBS, TikTok, CNN, Fre
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by feb012025 8mo ago
Pretty easy actually. The only leverage we have over Iran is military action, which I think historical precedent shows will lead to worse outcomes for everyone involved. The way I see it, any support for Iranians will be co-opted to start a
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by feb012025 8mo ago
To be fair, I'll admit there's somewhat of a double standard when it comes to silence in regard to US support for Saudi Arabia vs Israel. But realistically, for me, I don't think the answer is to offer full-throated support t
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by feb012025 8mo ago
I think the impression most people have is that the United States is no longer dependent on Saudi oil. The main reason we're their most pivotal ally is to encourage normalization with Israel, and to make sure they help counter Iran. So
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by feb012025 8mo ago
In none of those conflicts you mentioned does the US act as the main benefactor to the side causing excessive suffering. And in none of those conflicts do they lobby aggressively for the support of US politicians. Considering that reality,
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by feb012025 8mo ago
The problem is, I really do believe any kind of mass support for the Iranian protesters will in fact be co-opted to start a war with Iran--at least at this particular moment in time. And the executed protesters are a bad thing. But I don&#x
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by feb012025 8mo ago
I would say it's really about opposition to death and suffering. The activists want the excessive death and suffering to end in Palestine, and they want to avoid death and suffering in Iran. Many politicians want to use the protests as
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by feb012025 9mo ago
Nobody would be alive if it the "water ran out" in that case...
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by feb012025 9mo ago
It's genuinely hard to parse reality from propaganda when it comes to Iran. There are plenty of travel vloggers on youtube who visited over the past few years (before the June war obviously). The state of the country seemed quite beaut
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by feb012025 9mo ago
I'm very surprised you've never heard anything like this. Here's Hillary Clinton onstage a week ago: https://x.com/prem_thakker/status/1995961131215847749
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by feb012025 9mo ago
The nature of democracy and open dialogue I suppose. But really, when banning a large portion of the population from social media, political motives should absolutely be entertained. Politics is inextricably related to social media in 2025
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by feb012025 9mo ago
I would reject the notion that shifting public sentiment is a result of foreign influence campaigns, which is not to say it doesn't exist to an extent. I've seen plenty of real information, from non-anonymous American journalists
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by feb012025 9mo ago
Each party is splitting into factions. I imagine the establishment of both parties think social media is a problem
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by feb012025 9mo ago
I feel like everyone in this thread is assuming this is a good faith move by Australia to help kids in school and with socialization. I think phones and social media are harmful, but I get the sense there's a political motive behind th
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by feb012025 9mo ago
Coming from Rahm Emanuel of all people, I don't get the sense that this is just a good faith effort to help kids at school
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by feb012025 9mo ago
Supporting Israel is a large motivating factor for David Ellison. Part of the reason Shari Redstone sold paramount in the first place ties back to frustration around CBS's Gaza coverage. It's no secret, and mainly what I was hinti

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