Edit2: trail, direct wording; period
True, and we will continue to vote them in with much praise.
No past, present, or future president will go to jail for war crimes.
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Duopoly will continue the status quo.
Today Israeli forces killed Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-US citizen, in the West Bank, shooting her in the head as she protested one of the country’s growing and accelerating illegal settlements in the Palestinian territory. The US and Israeli governments are claiming that it is unclear who killed her, but as multiple US outlets report, eyewitnesses and Palestinian officials in the territory say she was killed by Israeli gunfire, and the Israeli military admits that it shot at the protesters.
And . . . that’s it.
No statement from the president, vice president, or any administration official. No condemnation of the unnamed killers, not even a tepid one, nor is there any vow that they will be brought to justice.
In fact, reading the US statements, you wouldn’t even know that Eygi was killed by anyone — just that she tragically, mysteriously died, somehow. Nor has she received the warm, lengthy tributes to her life, character, and future dreams that officials rightly included in their statements on Goldberg-Polin. While officials went to great lengths to demonstrate their grief over his death, the response to Eygi is markedly emotionless.
In fact, we could just look at the last couple of weeks alone, when multiple US citizens have been attacked and shot by Israeli forces and settlers at the exact same protest that Eygi was killed at, and US officials not only didn’t utter a peep about it, they didn’t even bother contacting and checking in on them.In fact, we could just look at the last couple of weeks alone, when multiple US citizens have been attacked and shot by Israeli forces and settlers at the exact same protest that Eygi was killed at, and US officials not only didn’t utter a peep about it, they didn’t even bother contacting and checking in on them.
The end result is that the Israeli government effectively has a green light to kill Americans whenever it wants — a green light, and the means to do so, since these murders are supplied and underwritten by the US government itself.
Given that the Israeli military has itself now killed more than forty-thousand people, engaged in sickening sexual torture, and now also killed US citizens, what does that say about the Israel Defense Forces? And why is the US government still giving such an institution billions of dollars in military aid?
You Can’t Keep Your Parents’ Skulls [Caitlin Doughty | September 4, 2019 | theatlantic.com]
Under U.S. law, it’s nearly impossible to get permission to decapitate and de-flesh a relative’s remains.
Abuse-of-corpse laws exist for a reason. They protect people’s bodies from being mistreated (ahem, necrophilia). They also prevent a corpse from being snatched from the morgue and used for research or public exhibition without the dead person’s consent. History is littered with such violations. Medical professionals have stolen corpses and even dug up fresh graves to get bodies for dissection and research. Then there are cases like that of Julia Pastrana, a 19th-century Mexican woman with a condition called hypertrichosis, which caused hair to grow all over her face and body. After she died, her husband saw that there was money to be made by displaying Pastrana in freak shows, so he took her embalmed and taxidermied corpse on world tour. Pastrana had ceased to be regarded as human; her corpse had become a possession.
So where do skulls on bookcases come from? In the United States, no federal law prevents owning, buying, or selling human remains, unless the remains are Native American. Otherwise, whether you’re able to sell or own human remains is decided by each individual state. At least 38 states have laws that should prevent the sale of human remains, but in reality the laws are vague, confusing, and enforced at random. In one seven-month period in 2012–13, 454 human skulls were listed on eBay, with an average opening bid of just under $650 (eBay subsequently banned the practice).
If there were any legal wiggle room that might allow a person to get Dad’s head liberated from its fleshy shell, Tanya Marsh would know how to find it. Marsh is a law professor and the expert on human-remains law. “I will argue with you all day long,” she told me, “that it isn’t legal in any state in the United States to reduce a human head to a skull.”^[[1] https://archive.ph/SE19g]
Pretty tame humor for our boys in uniform.
You should hear some of their stories...
Corporations always give a backdoor for our angencies.
Lots of Russia news, it seems: The Uhuru III trial in Tampa, Florida, is also going on; those were for socialists and for Black empowerment, though.
"I said that our 'favorite,' if I may say so, was the incumbent President Mr. Biden. He was removed from the race, but he recommended that all his supporters support Ms. Harris. So we will do the same, we will support her," Putin said, smiling wryly at an economic forum in Vladivostok.
"It's not surprising that Putin said this with a smirk on his face, that is what he tends to do when engaging in the most blatant and overt trolling of American audiences," Giles said. "It is a burst of trolling, and he's done it before. We had the same excited reaction from some sections of U.S. and international media when he previously endorsed Biden, but of course it is meaningless. There is a clear preference from Russia because there is only one presidential candidate that is so much in favor of Russian interests and would be so inclined to pander to what Russia wants from Ukraine, from Europe, form the world and from the United States," Giles said, referring to former President Trump.
The Biden administration accused Russia on Wednesday of attempting to interfere in the November election, including by creating fake news sites designed to covertly spread Russian propoganda among Americans.
At a meeting of the Election Threats Task Force, which included FBI Director Chris Wray and other top officials in the Justice Department, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Russia Today, known as RT, a media outlet funded by the Russian state, had implemented a scheme to fund a Tennessee-based company to create and disseminate content that was consistent with Russia's goals of pushing division within U.S. society and undermining support for Ukraine.
Documents about another Russian campaign, called the "U.S. Social Media Influencers Project," described the Republican Party as "currently advancing a relatively pro-Russian agenda" that can be "exploited by posing as ardent [Republicans] and relaying the part of their agenda that coincides with ours."
In July, U.S. officials with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security indicated that Russia was working to boost Trump's candidacy in this election cycle, as it did in 2016 and 2020, though they did not directly name his campaign.
He seems the same to me, from following him since he was in New York; he has always been a leader, not a follower.
He moved away from New York, if you followed all that happened in that state and the many videos he released after that.
We are also going through political tribalism being at an all-time high due to the general election, again.
He is the most outspoken and really open person discussing and talking about the right to repair, IMO. I don't know that many that do what he does.
It seems like Russiagate comes every four years.
IMO: Another more important Russian one is keeping up with the trial of the Uhuru III taking place in Tampa, Florida.
Now "far-left" and "far-right" groups are involved in Russiagate trials.
You should learn and check out the civil rights activists in America, they also got arrested and much more when they wanted to change the status quo.
All four are or were affiliated with the African People’s Socialist Party and Uhuru Movement, which has locations in St. Petersburg, Florida, and St. Louis.
The defense attorneys, however, said despite their connections to the Russian organization, the actions taken by the African People’s Socialist Party and Uhuru Movement were aligned precisely with what they have advocated for more than 50 years. Yeshitela founded the organization in 1972 as a Black empowerment group opposed to vestiges of colonialism around the world.
IMO: These are just more status quo fascists pushing for censorship of dissent, using another excuse to limit our first amendment rights.
Interesting, that is a lot of blocking, and it seems like a really small pool of certain types of people and information!
You know what you only want to see; thanks for sharing your views on the matter.
Summary
- The speaker lists four things that should not be named, including Voldemort from Harry Potter.
- A controversial figure is discussed in relation to a mobile repair subreddit and a New York state government decision negatively impacting their business.
- A video application called Gray J is introduced, designed to help users follow creators across different platforms while maintaining privacy.
- The speaker praises Linus from Linus Tech Tips for his video series "DeGoogle Your Life," which highlights alternatives to big tech services that invade privacy.
- Linus's recent ad-free YouTube video was removed for alleged community guideline violations, reflecting broader issues with YouTube's priorities.
- The speaker recalls a similar incident involving another content creator, emphasizing the challenges faced by those who speak out against big tech practices.
- A YouTuber relying on advertising revenue had a video deleted due to community guideline violations, promoting unpaid open-source software.
- The speaker questions whether the deletion of this video is coincidental, especially since it addressed reducing reliance on Google services.
- The speaker calls for community support for the YouTuber and curiosity about the implications of Google's actions on both the YouTuber and the mentioned software.
- The video concludes with a humorous note about learning and understanding the situation better.
Key Points
- Censorship Concerns: The removal of Linus’s video for discussing privacy tools highlights the ongoing issue of censorship on major platforms. This raises questions about the motivations behind such actions.
- Promoting Alternatives: Linus’s commitment to promoting non-proprietary software showcases the importance of alternatives in a world dominated by data-hungry corporations. This could empower users to reclaim their privacy.
- Community Impact: The tech community’s response to Linus’s video removal will be crucial in advocating for transparency and fairness in content moderation practices across platforms.
- User Empowerment: By educating viewers on privacy tools, Linus is empowering them to take control of their digital lives, which is vital in today’s data-driven landscape.
- Integrity Over Profit: Linus’s choice to feature software that doesn’t sponsor him demonstrates his integrity and commitment to user welfare over financial gain, making him a trustworthy figure in tech.
- Long-term Implications: The backlash faced by Linus may have broader implications for content creators discussing sensitive topics, impacting future discussions on privacy and data rights.
- Advocating for Change: The situation calls for a collective effort within the tech community to push back against unjust platform policies, ensuring creators can advocate for user rights without fear of repercussions.
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@gnuffe7778 | 4 hours ago
Why do you have shades on inside?
Louis reply:
@rossmanngroup | 6 hours ago (edited)
Why do you not?
Break the conditioning. Stop following societal norms that don't benefit you. Stop watching ads. Stop going into debt for consumer luxuries that don't improve life. Stop subscribing to everything. Stop accepting cars that spy on you to sell you ads and increase your insurance.. Stop accepting DRM'd media. Stop buying pearsonvue textbooks new.
Stop accepting the premise that rose colored glasses cannot be worn indoors!
Be your own man. Be the unreasonable man.
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man."
George Bernard Shaw, Man and Superman
Right to privacy
Right to repair
Right to wear rose colored sunglasses; even indoors.
SCOTT STORCH FOUGHT VALIANTY FOR THIS RIGHT TWENTY YEARS AGO; I WILL NOT LET IT DIE ON MY WATCH!
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Scott Spencer Storch is an American record producer and songwriter. Storch began his career as part of Philadelphia-based hip hop band the Roots, which he joined as a keyboardist prior to the release of their 1993 album, Organix. He provided the keyboard riff and co-produced Dr. Dre's 1999 single "Still D.R.E.," and contributed in a similar role to the rapper's productions during late 1990s. Storch expanded his solo production work into the 2000s; he was credited on five Billboard Hot 100-number one singles—Beyoncé's "Baby Boy," Terror Squad's "Lean Back," 50 Cent's "Candy Shop," Mario's "Let Me Love You" and Chris Brown's "Run It!"—among other similarly successful chart entries throughout the remaining decade. Storch has been nominated for four Grammy Awards.
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@ApartheidReview
"Zionism is not Judaism" is a new release infographic made by my team.
It addresses the differences between Zionism and Judaism.
#ZionismIsnotJudaism
#ZionismIsAntiSemitism
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ZIONISM IS NOT JUDAISM
JUDAISM
- Source: 3500-year-old monotheistic religion with various global followers.
- Belief system: centered on the one God, adherence to the Torah, and moral and ethical code.
- Global Community: Diverse religious practices among different Jewish sects.
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ZIONISM
1. Source:The late 19th-century political movement was criticized for its colonial ambitions and disregard for Palestinian Rights.
2. Political goal: To establish Israel in 1948, which led to the displacement and suffering of the Palestinians and the Invasion of Palestine.
3. Invasion: Racism and Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians by the Zionists since 1948.
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Racism: refers to policies such as the Law of Return, which favors Zionists over Palestinians and gives Zionists worldwide a golden ticket to Israeli citizenship, while Palestinian refugees who were forcibly resettled (expelled) in 1948 were displaced and their return to the land of their fathers and ancestors is prohibited. Such policies are reminiscent of a system that deliberately prioritizes Zionists' interests over Palestinian interests and exacerbates tensions and oppression. And this Zionist strategy tarnishes the face of the Jew.
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Ethnic Cleansing: The establishment of Israel in 1948 was not merely a historical event, but a calculated act to force hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their homes, as part of a larger planned strategy. The continuous destruction of Palestinian homes in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, along with severe restrictions on the rights and freedoms of Palestinians, brings the Zionist Ethnic Cleansing closer to its goal
The Israeli invasion in 1948 for occupying Palestine and the creation of Israel led to the displacement of about 700,000 Palestinians, according to historians.
Hundreds of Palestinian villages were depopulated or destroyed during the Zionist invasion in 1948. According to Palestinian groups, Israel destroyed more than 500 Palestinian villages during and after the 1948 war.
Estimates vary, but common figures sug- gest that some 300,000 to 400,000 Palestinians were expelled or fled across Palestine's borders in 1948
Israel's "Absent Property Law" of 1950 allowed the government to seize land and homes left over from Palestinian refugees.
United Nations data shows that more than 5 million Palestinian refugees and children have been registered in the relief and work organization of this organization as a result of displacements in 1948.
According to Human Rights Watch, since 1967, Israeli authorities have demolished more than 50,000 Palestinian homes in the West Bank (including East Jerusalem).
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Demolition of houses continues and according to the UN report, more than 1000 Palestinian structures were destroyed in 2016-2020 alone. Critics claim that the purpose of this work is forced displacement.
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In summary, while the exact figures are disputed, reputable human rights groups and historians estimate that hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the 1940s around the time of Israel's invasion, according to critics, policies and practices aimed at reducing forced displacement or were fired the presence of Palestinians continues to this day. However, it isn't easy to check the exact statistics.
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@MarioNawfal
🚨🇬🇧 BREAKING: UK MOVES TO ABOLISH UNELECTED SEATS IN PARLIAMENT
The UK government is trying to get rid of the 92 seats in the House of Lords that are passed down through families, rather than being elected.
This is part of a major reform to change the upper chamber of the UK's Parliament, which is currently unelected.
The ruling Labour Party promised to make this change during the last election, continuing reforms that started under a previous Prime Minister, Tony Blair.
The Constitution Minister called this a "landmark reform," saying that the idea of inheriting a seat in Parliament is outdated.
The bill to abolish the hereditary seats still has to pass both the elected House of Commons and the House of Lords itself before becoming law.
This is an effort to make the UK's political system more democratic by removing these unelected, family-based seats in Parliament.
Source: AFP news
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Source: https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/1831566232073404558
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[Explicit, gunshots] 🇩🇪🇮🇱 Several shots fired outside the Israeli Consulate General in #Munich !
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@Barong369
#BREAKINGNEWS
🇩🇪🇮🇱 Several shots fired outside the Israeli Consulate General in #Munich !
#Germany #Israel
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@RT_com
Greta Thunberg detained at pro-Palestinian rally
The climate activist was among a group of students attempting to occupy a university building in Copenhagen
RT Article: https://www.rt.com/news/603523-greta-thunberg-detained-gaza-protest/
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Earlier today Netanyahu said no other army in the world had taken such precautions to protect civilians, then they bombed refugees in tents…again
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@AssalRad
Earlier today Netanyahu said no other army in the world had taken such precautions to protect civilians, then they bombed refugees in tents…again
@gazanotice
The death toll has risen to 4 in the attack on the tents near the outpatient section of Al-Aqsa Hospital.
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@Hind_Gaza
Bro they just targeted a tent in Al Aqsa hospital vicinity.
3 were killed - sleeping.
It is 3 am. I freaked out after hours trying to sleep.
And this stupid drone does not stop buzzing.
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Edit: word, republican-lites
It reminds me of the Republican-lites.
Bernie Sanders fell in line in 2016, 2020, and now in 2024.
As well as the squad and AOCPelosi.