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Russia says Trump's attack on Putin due to "emotional overstrain"

Russia Says Trump's Attack on Putin Due to 'Emotional Overstrain'

The Kremlin downplayed Donald Trump's charge that Vladimir Putin had gone "absolutely CRAZY!"

^{Isabel van Brugen (Newsweek)}

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Baggie

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The king is tired and must be taken to his chambers.

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peetabix

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And then put out of his misery.

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"VLADIMIR STOP"

"Don't get emotional on me"

Man, 53, arrested after car hits pedestrians at Liverpool FC parade, police say

As it happened: Man arrested over attempted murder and 11 still in hospital after crash, police say

Merseyside Police believe the car was able to follow an ambulance after a road block was temporarily lifted to treat a member of the public.

^{BBC News}

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JeremyHuntQW12

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Loyalist.

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Lady Butterfly she/her

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This is awful news. My concern is it's lone actor grievance fuelled violence. He even hurt kids

Canadian wins 100-km ultramarathon while stopping to breastfeed her baby along the way

Imagine running a gruelling 100-kilometre trail race through the rugged terrain of northern Wales.

Did we already lose you? Well, double-knot your sneakers, because now imagine doing it six months postpartum, stopping to breastfeed your baby at aid stations along the way and still winning the whole darn thing.

That's what Canadian ultrarunner Stephanie Case did at the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia on May 17, where she placed first among women with a time of 16:53:22 and made headlines around the world for the viral race photos where she's breastfeeding her six-month-old daughter, Pepper.

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TransplantedSconie

in reply to HellsBelle • 6 months ago • •

That's one tough momma.

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I was thinking Hallmark

jordanlund via politics

6 months ago • •

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6 months ago • •

Mike Johnson Insists It's 'Moral' to Throw People Off Medicaid

In related news, author Peter David was just kicked off Medicaid according to his GoFundMe... he subsequently died. :(

aiptcomics.com/2025/05/25/pete…

Comic book legend Peter David dies at 68 • AIPT

The comic book industry titan had been battling health complications for several years.

^{Patrick Ross (AIPT)}

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Uranus_Hz

in reply to jordanlund • 6 months ago • •

It’s moral to kill Nazis.

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CharlesDarwin

in reply to jordanlund • 6 months ago • •

The creepy elf on a shelf has a very weird idea of what is moral.

Checks notes...oh, he's one of those performative jackass xtians. Completely expected, I guess.

technocrit via World News

6 months ago • •

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6 months ago • •

Rohingya refugee artists fighting to keep their story alive (Video 28mins)

In Cox’s Bazar, the world’s largest refugee camp, three Rohingya artists are defying cultural erasure. Through painting, music, and photography, they preserve the memory of a people long persecuted in Myanmar. This Talk to Al Jazeera special looks beyond the headlines of displacement and genocide investigations into the creative resistance of a stateless community. As Myanmar continues to deny them recognition, these artists are fighting back with colour, sound, and story, refusing to let their heritage disappear.

Rohingya: The art of survival

In the world’s largest refugee camp, Rohingya artists use art to preserve a culture Myanmar has long tried to silence.

^{Al Jazeera}

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HellsBelle via World News

6 months ago • •

HellsBelle
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Chanting 'Death to Arabs,' Israeli nationalists begin an annual march in Jerusalem

Chanting “Death to Arabs” and singing “May your village burn,” groups of young Israeli Jews made their way through Muslim neighborhoods of Jerusalem’s Old City on Monday during an annual march marking Israel ‘s conquest of the eastern part of the city.

Palestinian shopkeepers closed early and police lined the alleys ahead of the march that often becomes a rowdy and sometimes violent procession of ultranationalist Jews. A police officer raised his arms in celebration at one point, hugging a marcher. It was blazing hot, with temperatures hitting 98 degrees Fahrenheit (37 Celsius) in late afternoon.

Hours earlier, a small group of protesters, including an Israeli member of parliament, stormed a compound in east Jerusalem belonging to the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA.

https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-jerusalem-nationalist-march-ben-gvir-0c6471592182aac205115150d1b3a552

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Brotha_Jaufrey

in reply to HellsBelle • 6 months ago • •

Yeah definitely not insane behavior

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Fizz

in reply to HellsBelle • 6 months ago • •

Does isreal have hate crime laws?

geneva_convenience via politics

6 months ago • •

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6 months ago • •

Donald Trump Jr. hints at run for US president

The U.S. president’s eldest son Donald Trump Jr. said Wednesday that he wouldn’t rule out a future run for the White House.

“Maybe one day … that calling is there,” Trump Jr. said at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha. “I think my father has truly changed the Republican Party.”

Trump Jr. is considered one of the most prominent figures in the MAGA movement and is seen as a potential successor to his father’s political legacy, if not the top job.

Donald Trump Jr. hints at run for US president

“Maybe one day … that calling is there,” says Trump scion.

^{Elena Giordano (POLITICO)}

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kreskin

in reply to geneva_convenience • 6 months ago • •

OK lets review his accomplishments and qualifications for the job:
1) He's smarter than Eric, but not smart enough to do much harm to the republic.
2) Can take himself to the restroom without help.
3) is a mammal.
4) His sheer unfitness for the job gives the dems to run another bad candidate --Harris or some other zionist.
5) ...

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geneva_convenience

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Dems wringing their hands that they get to run against this guy in the future.

Tony Bark via politics

6 months ago • •

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Trump Adviser Admits Republican Tax Bill Makes Huge Cuts to Medicaid

Trump Adviser David Sacks Admits Tax Bill Makes Huge Cuts to Medicaid

David Sacks, the president’s AI and crypto czar, admits Republicans are preparing to gut Medicaid as Trump and Mike Johnson pretend they aren’t.

^{Andrew Perez (Rolling Stone)}

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WatDabney

in reply to Tony Bark • 6 months ago • •

Republicans want people to die.

It really is just that simple.

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Bonesince1997

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Matches their pandemic response.

geneva_convenience via Palestine

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How to Write About Palestine

Begin on October 7th, 2023.

Nothing important happened before this date.

History began on October 7th.

Never say the word occupation and avoid using terms like, “apartheid,” “segregation” and “illegal settlements.”

Avoid writing about the wall. If you do, preface its existence by talking about terrorism and security.

Terrorism and security are very important words. Use them a lot in reference to Palestinians.

Remind your audience that Palestine is a “complicated” situation.

Avoid the word genocide — for legal and technical reasons of course.

If you must use the word, put it in quotes.

Do not describe the escalation of Israeli hostility as an assault on the people of Gaza.

Instead, use words like “war,” and “conflict,” because that makes it easier to avoid the g-word.

When writing about Palestine, do not let facts get in the way of telling a good story. To this end, ignore Palestinian sources. They may be biased.

On the ot

Begin on October 7th, 2023.

Nothing important happened before this date.

History began on October 7th.

Never say the word occupation and avoid using terms like, “apartheid,” “segregation” and “illegal settlements.”

Avoid writing about the wall. If you do, preface its existence by talking about terrorism and security.

Terrorism and security are very important words. Use them a lot in reference to Palestinians.

Remind your audience that Palestine is a “complicated” situation.

Avoid the word genocide — for legal and technical reasons of course.

If you must use the word, put it in quotes.

Do not describe the escalation of Israeli hostility as an assault on the people of Gaza.

Instead, use words like “war,” and “conflict,” because that makes it easier to avoid the g-word.

When writing about Palestine, do not let facts get in the way of telling a good story. To this end, ignore Palestinian sources. They may be biased.

On the other hand, the Israeli military is a highly credible source of information.

If the Israeli army says nothing happened, then nothing happened.

Linking countries that fund weapons to the armies that use them fosters transparency.

So, when you write about attacks on Tel Aviv, it is important to mention that the missiles were fired by Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Do the same when you write about the Houthis.

Do not follow the same protocols when it comes to Israel.

The American-backed Israeli army makes its own decisions about when to drop American and British bombs.

When talking about Muslim communities, throw around phrases like “terrorist hotbed,” and “Hamas sympathizers.” This works even when those communities are in the UK or America.

Repeatedly demonize people who peacefully protest for Palestine.

Center the voices of people living in Western countries who feel unsafe when they hear the phrase “from the river to the sea.”

Don’t ask your readers to imagine how unsafe children actually living, wounded and dying in Gaza and the West Bank feel.

How to Write About Palestine

A concise guide to proper media behavior when discussing the “complicated” situation.

^{Sisonke Msimang (The Intercept)}

#Palestine

technocrit via World News

6 months ago • •

technocrit
6 months ago • •

How to Write About Palestine

cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/30653628

Begin on October 7th, 2023.
Nothing important happened before this date.
History began on October 7th.
Never say the word occupation and avoid using terms like, “apartheid,” “segregation” and “illegal settlements.”
Avoid writing about the wall. If you do, preface its existence by talking about terrorism and security.
Terrorism and security are very important words. Use them a lot in reference to Palestinians.
Remind your audience that Palestine is a “complicated” situation.
Avoid the word genocide — for legal and technical reasons of course.
If you must use the word, put it in quotes.
Do not describe the escalation of Israeli hostility as an assault on the people of Gaza.
Instead, use words like “war,” and “conflict,” because that makes it easier to avoid the g-word.
When writing about

cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/30653628

Begin on October 7th, 2023.
Nothing important happened before this date.
History began on October 7th.
Never say the word occupation and avoid using terms like, “apartheid,” “segregation” and “illegal settlements.”
Avoid writing about the wall. If you do, preface its existence by talking about terrorism and security.
Terrorism and security are very important words. Use them a lot in reference to Palestinians.
Remind your audience that Palestine is a “complicated” situation.
Avoid the word genocide — for legal and technical reasons of course.
If you must use the word, put it in quotes.
Do not describe the escalation of Israeli hostility as an assault on the people of Gaza.
Instead, use words like “war,” and “conflict,” because that makes it easier to avoid the g-word.
When writing about Palestine, do not let facts get in the way of telling a good story. To this end, ignore Palestinian sources. They may be biased.
On the other hand, the Israeli military is a highly credible source of information.
If the Israeli army says nothing happened, then nothing happened.
Linking countries that fund weapons to the armies that use them fosters transparency.
So, when you write about attacks on Tel Aviv, it is important to mention that the missiles were fired by Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Do the same when you write about the Houthis.
Do not follow the same protocols when it comes to Israel.
The American-backed Israeli army makes its own decisions about when to drop American and British bombs.
When talking about Muslim communities, throw around phrases like “terrorist hotbed,” and “Hamas sympathizers.” This works even when those communities are in the UK or America.
Repeatedly demonize people who peacefully protest for Palestine.
Center the voices of people living in Western countries who feel unsafe when they hear the phrase “from the river to the sea.”
Don’t ask your readers to imagine how unsafe children actually living, wounded and dying in Gaza and the West Bank feel.

geneva_convenience

2025-05-25 17:22:58

How to Write About Palestine

Begin on October 7th, 2023.
Nothing important happened before this date.
History began on October 7th.
Never say the word occupation and avoid using terms like, “apartheid,” “segregation” and “illegal settlements.”
Avoid writing about the wall. If you do, preface its existence by talking about terrorism and security.
Terrorism and security are very important words. Use them a lot in reference to Palestinians.
Remind your audience that Palestine is a “complicated” situation.
Avoid the word genocide — for legal and technical reasons of course.
If you must use the word, put it in quotes.
Do not describe the escalation of Israeli hostility as an assault on the people of Gaza.
Instead, use words like “war,” and “conflict,” because that makes it easier to avoid the g-word.
When writing about Palestine, do not let facts get in the way of telling a good story. To this end, ignore Palestinian sources. They may be biased.
On the other hand, the Israeli military is a highly credible source of information.
If the Israeli army says nothing happened, then nothing happened.
Linking countries that fund weapons to the armies that use them fosters transparency.
So, when you write about attacks on Tel Aviv, it is important to mention that the missiles were fired by Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Do the same when you write about the Houthis.
Do not follow the same protocols when it comes to Israel.
The American-backed Israeli army makes its own decisions about when to drop American and British bombs.
When talking about Muslim communities, throw around phrases like “terrorist hotbed,” and “Hamas sympathizers.” This works even when those communities are in the UK or America.
Repeatedly demonize people who peacefully protest for Palestine.
Center the voices of people living in Western countries who feel unsafe when they hear the phrase “from the river to the sea.”
Don’t ask your readers to imagine how unsafe children actually living, wounded and dying in Gaza and the West Bank feel.

How to Write About Palestine
A concise guide to proper media behavior when discussing the “complicated” situation.
^{Sisonke Msimang (The Intercept)}

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rumimevlevi via World News

6 months ago • •

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6 months ago • •

Peru Opens Criminal Investigation into Israeli War Crimes Following Complaint by the Hind Rajab Foundation

Lima/Peru In a landmark development for international justice, the Republic of Peru has formally opened a criminal investigation against an Israeli national accused of participating in the genocide...

^{THE HIND RAJAB FOUNDATION}

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cm0002 via science

6 months ago • •

cm0002
6 months ago • •

Orange Cats Have Long Been a Genetic Mystery. Scientists Have Finally Solved It.

The answer might even explain why they’re... like that.

^{Elizabeth Rayne (Popular Mechanics)}

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ThePowerOfGeek

in reply to cm0002 • 6 months ago • •

Does this discovery also explain their one shared brain cell situation?

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thenextguy

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The cat in the picture certainly isn't having his turn.

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devfuuu

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A summary of the content at the beginning of the article? I'm shocked 😱

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kinther via science

6 months ago • •

kinther
6 months ago • •

Sleep apnea pill shows striking success in large clinical trial

https://www.science.org/content/article/sleep-apnea-pill-shows-striking-success-large-clinical-trial

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BigTrout75

in reply to kinther • 6 months ago • •

Maybe it's a large hallow pill.

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Bravo

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A large what?

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corsicanguppy

in reply to Bravo • 6 months ago • •

Like for hallows eve?

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Thebular

in reply to kinther • 6 months ago • •

Really hope this passes FDA guidelines and makes it to the market, my CPAP is a pain in the ass

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CaptainBasculin via World News

6 months ago • •

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6 months ago • •

Turkish government criminalises LGBT marriage ceremonies

The 10th Judicial Package, presented to the Turkish Parliament by AKP, introduces comprehensive prison sentences aimed at LGBT individuals.

According to the regulation, 'gender reassignment surgery' will be performed with state approval, and those who change their gender without approval will be given 3-7 year prison sentences.

This package will also raise the minimum age limit for “gender change” surgeries to be performed by court order will be raised from 18 to 25, and require proof that the individual is “permanently deprived of reproductive capacity”.

In addition, LGBT individuals will be made a crime to hold marriage ceremonies among themselves,

Nişan ve düğün töreni yapan eşcinsellere 4 yıl hapis geliyor

İktidar tarafından Meclis'e sunulan 10'uncu Yargı Paketi ile LGBTİ+ bireylerine yönelik kapsamlı hapis cezaları getiriliyor.

^{Haber Merkezi (Sözcü)}

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Zealousideal_Fox_900

in reply to CaptainBasculin • 6 months ago • •

Erdogan will burn.
Maybe by the people.
Guaranteed by hell.

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danhab99

in reply to CaptainBasculin • 6 months ago • •

(ノಠ益ಠ)ノ so now I gotta be gay and bald!??

::: spoiler feelings
This is awful like this is such a step back, and it's even more of a heartbreak they are the safest MM country for gay people. It's not just about the "ceremony", it's about sliding down the slope and then stopping and then giving up just to keep slipping.
:::

Saleh via World News

6 months ago • •

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6 months ago • •

U.S. reportedly denies Hamas agrees to Witkoff Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal [Israel reportedly rejected a Hamas proposal, deying it matched the U.S. plan]

Archive link: archive.ph/zYL3w

Hamas has agreed to a proposal by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff for a Gaza cease-fire, a Palestinian official close to the group told Reuters on Monday. Witkoff reportedly denied the report.
The new proposal, which sees the release of ten hostages and 70 days of truce, was received by Hamas through mediators. "The proposal includes the release of ten living Israeli hostages held by Hamas in two groups in return for a 70-day cease-fire and a partial withdrawal from the Gaza Strip," the source said.
Witkoff denied the report, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said. According to Ravid, Witkoff said Hamas's response to his offer was "disappointing and completely unacceptable."
"That deal is on the table. Hamas should take it," Witkoff reportedly said, noting Israel would only agree to a temporary cease-fire and partial hostage deal that would "lead to substantive negotiations to find a path to a permanent cease-fire, which I agreed to preside over."

U.S. reportedly denies Hamas agrees to Witkoff Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal

Hamas agreed to an American cease-fire plan that outlined a 70-day truce with ten hostages being released in two stages, a Palestinian official told Reuters; Israel reportedly rejected a Hamas proposal, deying it matched the U.S. plan

^{Jack Khoury (Haaretz)}

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Hubi via World News

6 months ago • •

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6 months ago • •

Western allies lift Ukraine's restrictions on long-range weapons, says Merz

Western allies are no longer imposing any restrictions on the use of long-range weapons delivered to Ukraine for Kyiv against Russian military targets, the German chancellor said on Monday.

^{Sasha Vakulina (Euronews.com)}

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The Quuuuuill

in reply to Ember James • 6 months ago • •

the reasoning would have been sound with an enemy other than russia and a timeframe of a month or so. 3 fucking years was an act of cruelty that acted as a preview for the indifference to the horrors in Gaza

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Ember James

in reply to The Quuuuuill • 6 months ago • •

How exactly is the reasoning sound in another situation?

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Warl0k3

in reply to Ember James • 6 months ago • •

The reasoning in this case was that NATO backing of Ukraine could very easily have been seen as direct NATO involvement in an attack on Russia, and thus a justification for nukes to come out. By restricting the weapons given to things that could not be used in "an offensive campaign of retaliatory conquest" (i.e. short range weapons) Russia could not reasonably claim that NATO was doing anything other than helping Ukraine defend itself.

There are arguments to be made here that it was the wrong call to make, but the retort boils down to "russia can end the world" and its hard to argue against that. As the war has progressed over such a time frame, global attitudes towards the situation have strongly coalesced against the "NATO set this up to use their puppet to invade russia" line, as well as it becoming clear Russia won't accept any end to this war except a military one. Accordingly, NATO feels comfortable with the point we're at in the frog-boiling process and so the tools given to Ukraine are now ones that expand their options for achieving a military end to this conflict,

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Ember James

in reply to Warl0k3 • 6 months ago • •

There is no legitimate reason to not allow Ukraine to fight a war with the weapons provided using all possible tactical and strategic options available to them. If the logic is "Russia can end the world" then we all might as well surrender to them now because Russia won't stop, and apparently no one has the courage to actually fight back.

It is not hard to argue against not fighting an enemy because they are dangerous considering that by allowing them to gain more space unimpeded it only emboldens further conquest and increases the risk of nuclear war.

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IndustryStandard

in reply to Ember James • 6 months ago • •

There is a reason. Namely not wanting Ukraine to be able to win.

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Ember James

in reply to IndustryStandard • 6 months ago • •

There is a reason. Namely not wanting Ukraine to be able to win.

Your argument is that NATO wants Ukraine to lose the war?

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Warl0k3

in reply to Ember James • 6 months ago • •

Okay, genuine question: what's your solution to Russia blowing up the world? Because they can do that. So, what?

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Ember James

in reply to Warl0k3 • 6 months ago • •

Okay, genuine question: what’s your solution to Russia blowing up the world? Because they can do that. So, what?

Not a very genuine question when the answer to it is in my initial response to you.

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Warl0k3

in reply to Ember James • 6 months ago • •

No, it's a genuine question because it was unclear. Do you mean "allow Ukraine to use all possible tactical and strategic options available to them" is your solution?

Because if so like... Ukraine has been doing that. The restrictions on direct strikes on russian territory is only for weapons systems provided by NATO member countries, and importantly we haven't been giving them weapons capable of doing that (except arguably HIMARS, it's complicated) for a number of reasons (the desire to not entrust sensitive equipment to a force we necessarily do not have direct control over who then would take it into territory controlled by the nation NATO exists in opposition to is one of the big reasons). Ukraine has and has always had the ability to strike deep into russia proper using their own equipment, and (to an extent) they have been doing that for the entirety of the war.

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Ember James

in reply to Warl0k3 • 6 months ago • •

There are arguments to be made here that it was the wrong call to make, but the retort boils down to “russia can end the world” and its hard to argue against that.
If the logic is “Russia can end the world” then we all might as well surrender to them now because Russia won’t stop, and apparently no one has the courage to actually fight back.

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Warl0k3

in reply to Ember James • 6 months ago • •

Yeah, I wasn't really sure how to respond to that which is why I tactfully glossed over it instead of saying something unhelpful (like "this is so dumb and wrong that I had to check Trump didn't say it").

Russia being able to end the world is the reality in which these decisions are being made and yet Ukraine has not surrendered, their allies are removing the concessions to russian nuclear deterrence they already implemented and the world is re-arming in response to the invasion instead of kowtowing. Like it is trivially easy to show how this is a stupid, hysteronic take because it is proved wrong every second Ukraine continues to resist the invaders.

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Ember James

in reply to Warl0k3 • 6 months ago • •

Whatever you say bud.

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Warl0k3

in reply to Ember James • 6 months ago • •

Wait, were you claiming that was the solution you presented before? You... just have no idea what you're talking about. That's why you haven't responded to any of the substantive points anyone has made, except with this baby-tier bait waggling. Good grief are you seriously so insecure you have to resort to this instead of admitting to yourself that you just don't know enough about the topic to be considered an authority with a respectable position? Come on, have some self respect. When you're downvoting replies in a days-old thread... You know nobody except us is going to see this, right? What's the point of doing that except to take what petty victory you can, to cover for the fact you cant find success on the merits of your ideas alone? Please, reflect on your behavior.

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Ember James

in reply to Warl0k3 • 6 months ago • •

You should log off and go for a walk.

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Warl0k3

in reply to Ember James • 6 months ago • •

... Does it ever worry you that you have to turn once sincere conversations into sad attempts at trolling to save face?

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Ember James

in reply to Warl0k3 • 6 months ago • •

Did you have a good walk?

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Warl0k3

in reply to Ember James • 6 months ago • •

I'm allergic to the sun :(

(like actually though, it's really annoying to manage esp. at really high/low latitudes)
(ty for asking)

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electricyarn

in reply to Ember James • 6 months ago • •

The risk of nuclear war really does exist. It's easy to be an armchair general and call Russia's bluff. I'm glad NATO's leaders think with more nuance.

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Ember James

in reply to electricyarn • 6 months ago • •

I do not deny the risk of nuclear war but that risk alone is not enough to justify complacency to tyrants. It's easy to say NATO is making the right call when one is safely behind a computer screen and the front lines. The problem is NATO actively avoiding direct involvement will see those safeties you take for granted disappear sooner or later.

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AdamEatsAss

in reply to Ember James • 6 months ago • •

It's the old "guns don't kill people, people kill people issue". If a nation gives Ukraine long range weapons, are they responsible if Ukraine uses them on long range targets? Russia would argue yes. Russia wants to use the threat of wider conflict to deter nations from helping Ukraine.

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Ember James

in reply to AdamEatsAss • 6 months ago • •

This assumes Russia needs facts to back up their rhetoric. They do not.

Saleh via World News

6 months ago • •

Saleh
6 months ago • •

Hamas agrees to US proposal on Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian official says

CAIRO, May 26 (Reuters) - Hamas has agreed to a proposal by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff for a Gaza ceasefire, a Palestinian official close to the group told Reuters on Monday, paving the way for a possible end to the war with Israel.
The new proposal, which sees the release of ten hostages and 70 days of truce, was received by Hamas through mediators.

"The proposal includes the release of ten living Israeli hostages held by Hamas in two groups in return for a 70-day ceasefire and a partial withdrawal from the Gaza Strip," the source said.
The proposal also sees the release of a number of Palestinian prisoners by Israel, including hundreds serving lengthy prison terms.
There was no immediate comment from Israel.
On March 18, Israel effectively ended a January ceasefire agreement with Hamas and renewed its military campaign in Gaza. Hamas and allied factions began firing rockets and attacks two days later.
Hamas has said it is willing to free all remaining hostages seized by its gunmen in attacks on communities in southern Israel on October 7, 2023, and agr

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-agrees-us-proposal-gaza-ceasefire-palestinian-official-says-2025-05-26/

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silence7 via World News

6 months ago • •

silence7
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Four Former VW Managers Found Guilty in Emissions Trial | The men were accused of conspiring to conceal excess diesel emissions from regulators, helping to provoke a costly scandal.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/26/business/volkswagen-emissions-trial.html?unlocked_article_code=1.KE8.Qldf.i15iYTsKN15j

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TachyonTele

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Actual jail time, very nice Germany!

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Atelopus-zeteki

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When they are released we can thank them for their contribution to a just society. And give them minimum wage jobs for the rest of their lives.

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Syrian refugee, 19, praised after pinning down assailant in Hamburg knife attack

Muhammad Al Muhammad called a hero after helping to halt train station attack in which 18 people were injured

A 19-year-old Syrian refugee in Germany has been hailed as a hero after he pinned down an assailant at Hamburg’s main railway station, helping to halt an attack in which 18 people were injured.

Police on Friday said a 39-year-old German woman had been arrested at the scene of the attack and that she was believed to be in a state of psychological distress. The 18 people injured were later reported to all be in stable condition, while the woman was placed in psychiatric care.

As the city reeled from the incident, the spotlight landed on Muhammad Al Muhammad, who had been heading to his home in Buchholz, 25km from Hamburg, after visiting a friend in the city. He was waiting on the platform for his train when he spotted a woman wielding a knife.

Syrian refugee, 19, praised after pinning down assailant in Hamburg knife attack

^{Ashifa Kassam (The Guardian)}

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peregrin5

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In America if they saw a brown man pinning down a dude with a knife, the cops would shoot the brown guy.

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ProvableGecko

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It ain't just cops.

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Zealousideal_Fox_900

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Reminds me a bit of the two frenchmen who helped back up a lone female cop who was stopping a mass stabber in Sydney.
History will remember them all, including Muhammad as heroes. Those who others should aspire to.

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Russia says Trump's attack on Putin due to "emotional overstrain"

The Kremlin shrugged off Donald Trump's public criticism of Russian leader Vladimir Putin as a case of "emotional overstrain."

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comments after Trump said on Truth Social on Sunday that Putin had gone "absolutely CRAZY!" and was "needlessly killing a lot of people" in the war.

It marked a dramatic shift in tone just a week after Trump described a phone call with his Russian counterpart as having gone "very well."