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So here are my thoughts on Pay No Heed to the Rockets by Marcello Di Cintio. It was on some Palestine reading lists, but the time was disappointing. Literature references were amazing.

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I'm going to be honest: there are big pros and big cons. Big CN or TW for Orientalism. There are very good stories here, but the lens he's looking through will annoy the crap out of you if you're familiar with the history of the region or of resistance to occupation or international law. Let's start with the good aspects. Di Cintio was a writer in residence in Palestine at one time - you can tell he loves literature and includes Palestinian literature in that. He highlights gay authors and meets and talks to so many poets and writers I can't list them all. He was able to tell their stories and draw out details I'd never heard them say elsewhere. If nothing else, you'll get a ton of titles and authors (&movies) for your to-read list! When he gets into the storytelling, there's the Khalidi library, theft of books during the Nakba.(&movie called thre Great Book Robbery), intricate smelly details of how books are smuggled out of prison, role of Tamer Institute for Community Education, stories of collecting info for All That Remains - book of erased Palestinian villages, I enjoyed descriptions of the places he goes inside 48, the West Bank and Gaza, he has a detailed description of a humiliating checkpoint, there's the story of Jamal Abu Qumsan and the Gallery Cafรฉ where artists meet, Kashabi Theater Company, the story of a salon for women authors, meeting Anni Kanafani, Mohammed El-Kurd, Atef Abu Saif, Abbad Yahya, khulud khamis, Dalia Taha, Adila Laรฏdi, Salha
Hamdeen, Anahid Mlikian, Suha Arraf, Asmaa Azaizeh, Mona Abu Sharekh, Asmaa al-Ghul, Mayy Nayef, Sumaiya al-Susi, Rana Mourtaja and more. Di Cintio seems to be sympathetic to Palestinian pain and injustices, but when confronted with negative things about Israel, he can't seem to wrap his brain around it - he puts things Palestinians tell him they've experienced in quotes, it's all "he claims," "allegedly," and never allows a Palestinian permission to be angry or advocate for freedom by any means necessary. They must be unarmed and nonviolent in his opinion. He doesn't have such requirements for Israel or Israelis, like the Western country he comes from. A few examples: He said of the Israeli policy of blackmailing gay Palestinians to become informants that the person he spoke to suggested this was the case. He could've verified this with books, journalism and human rights organizations in 2018. It's a fact. He doesn't seem to be able to believe this about Israel, though. He repeats some easy false history, the US/Canada summary, of the "conflict" as he calls it - Jews accepted partition, Palestinians rejected it. I hope he reads Khalidi's Hundred Years War or Ilan Pappรฉ's work with Said or Khalidi. They can help him out of that with what actually happened. In his meeting with Anni Kanafani, Di Cintio shares his view that Ghassan Kanafani was assassinated in retaliation for planning the Lod airport attack with the Red Army (he labels them terrorists).
Anni corrected him that Israel's plan was to liquidate intellectuals. (You can see this in the recent 2023 Israeli assault too - they called Refaat Alareer, taunted him, then leveled his building. Anyone good at communicating the struggle to Americans/Westerners is a target. It's repeated with journalists, professors, doctors.) Di Cintio still struggles for pages as he looks at photos of Kanafani, whose work he loves, with the possibility that he also could've killed someone. First, his widow said his weapon was a pen and Israel knew he was dangerous with that weapon. Second, under the daily violence Israel inflicts on the captive population, if he did plan an attack or kill someone - that would not invalidate his literary genius or the fact that Palestinians deserve equality, a life, self-determination, freedom as much as he does, as much as Israelis do. If he did plan an attack or kill someone, it certainly wouldn't in any way justify Israel's actions, occupation, collective punishment, attacks on occupied people, disproportionate violence, being THE CAUSE of the entire situation, cycle, conflict, etc - 75 years of genocide. I got really annoyed with the author at that point - just on page 21! He loves talking to the Israeli curator of stolen Palestinian books now absorbed into their collection and also in a separate room. They say it's destruction and conservation, demolition and salvage - as though there's beauty or confusion there, but why isn't Di Cintio as
mad as I am, as mad as one might be if a Nazi with a museum full of Holocaust victims' belongs looted from their house or taken from them at concentration camps from jewelry to furniture to teeth and saying, wow, aren't you glad I was there to save all these artifacts? It's obscene! A shrine to the massive continued injustice. It's not conservation. It's gloating over mass murder and large scale theft.ย  One of his interview subjects said her relative suffered intestinal illness brought on by his Israeli captors treatment of him - he used the word "claimed" as though he doubts seriously Israel caused such a thing. He hasn't read up on Israeli prisons, clearly. In the sae conversation, he couldn't believe a militant Marxist could write a sweet sappy letter to his mother. He doesn't believe the Palestinian is a person, does he? I was annoyed of El-Kurd's behalf when Di Cintio refused to believe that an Israeli doctor tried to get his mother to abort him but not his twin sister as a demographic strategy. Instead of investigating or bringing up that Israel does experiments on prisoners and sells Palestinian organs with doctors' help, so it's possible, he just dismisses it and says, wow, look how much the sides mistrust each other. The last annoyance I'll highlight is something he said to Atef Abu Saif asking about The Drone Eats With Me. Di Cintio wanted to know if it was a deliberate omission not to mention the
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Silvius speluncam occultam investigat (Silvius is investigating a mysterious cave). sperat thesaurum obrutum invenire, itaque loculum portat (He hopes to find buried treasure, so he's carrying his satchel)
Photo of Silvius, the little Latin mouse, standing by the dark entrance of a hollow log. He is ready for adventure, wearing his hobnailed boots and carrying his red satchel
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โ€žSpelunkeโ€œ in German means โ€žbad, disreputable pubโ€œ ๐Ÿ˜Œ. Wondering, what kind of treasure Silvius hopes to find in spelunca. Dolium cervisie? ๐Ÿ˜

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I know the feeling these days... It feels almost impossible to stay afloat with any preexisting medical condition.

At this point, my instincts and the reptile part of the brain saying, "I grow weary of being, nice." There are no rewards for nice anymore, so time to bite.

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Been on the receiving end of apologizing for no reason. Annoying AF

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With his detention and threatened deportation of lawful permanent U.S. resident Mahmoud Kahlil, Donald Trump has taken his contempt for the First Amendment to a disturbing new level, not merely chilling speech but literally criminalizing it. Todd Beeton breaks it down for The Big Picture. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/pโ€ฆ

Backlash Grows Against Trump's Detention Of Mahmoud Khalil

If Trump has his way, Kahlil will be just the first of many
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It's much worse than that. He is saying he can deport him without any charges. In addition, he has support from members of Congress that he should be allowed to deport anyone without even charging them.

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DOGE has terminated over 200,000 government credit cards, per the Hill.

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@JohnJLJacobs op X schrijft:

De cijfers zijn helder. Sinds #Covid meer #Arbeidsongeschiktheid en meer #Oversterfte.

Waarschijnlijk hebben beide te maken met gevolgen van Covid, zoals #LongCovid en toename van hart- en vaatziektes door Covid.

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So have cream pies and punch any child that trys to take it from you. They are small, I don't see the problem.

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Lake Powell, located near Page, Arizona, is a breathtaking reservoir that stretches across the Colorado River, offering stunning red rock landscapes, crystal-clear blue waters, and endless outdoor adventure opportunities. Created by the Glen Canyon Dam, this massive lake boasts over 1,900 miles of shoreline, making it a paradise.

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Lake Powell Page Arizona Lake Powell, located near Page, Arizona, is a breathtaking reservoir that stretches across the Colorado River, offering stunning red rock landscapes, crystal-clear blue waters, and endless outdoor adventure opportunities. Created by the Glen Canyon Dam, this massive lake boasts over 1,900 miles of shoreline, making it a paradise for boating, kayaking, fishing, and camping. Iconic landmarks such as Rainbow Bridge National Monument, Antelope Canyon, and Horseshoe Bend draw visitors from around the world, showcasing the region's dramatic geological beauty. Whether exploring slot canyons, cruising through winding waterways, or soaking in a sunset over the water, Lake Powell provides an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Image: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/lake-powell-page-arizona-wayne-moran.html Read more: https://waynemoranphotography.com/photography/places-to-see-in-arizona/ #LakePowell #desert #southwest #page #Arizona #nature #Hiking #wild #landscape #travel #Photography #AYearForArt #buyintoArt #fineart #art

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Great picture, Wayne. Lake Powell has some magic spots. Was in that area a few years ago and am really happy that I stopped there for some days to experience the area.
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@LightFrap We could not get access to the boats and our water tour was canceled during covid. I guess I need to come back.
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Ukraine and Russia ceasefire โ€“ Slovakia calls on Russia to respond to proposal byteseu.com/826458/ #Negotiations #Russia #Slovakia #UkraineUSTalks #USA #WarInUkraine
Slovakia urges Russia to respond to US peace proposal

Ukraine and Russia ceasefire โ€“ Slovakia calls on Russia to respond to proposal

Blanรกr described the recent talks between Ukraine and the US in Saudi Arabia as a significant step toward ending the bloodshed and achieving a long-term peaceful resolution.
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As abortions resume in Missouri, some providers start from scratch
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As abortions resume in Missouri, some providers start from scratch

Providers across Missouri are resuming abortion services, months after voters approved a measure to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution.
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Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers Funded by Federal Aid (Stephanie Saul/New York Times)

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Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers

The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administrationโ€™s cuts, which will slash at least $800 million from its budget.
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Israelโ€™s Netanyahu to visit Hungary despite ICC arrest warrant byteseu.com/826456/ #AnadoluAjansฤฑ #Hungary #Israel
Israelโ€™s Netanyahu to visit Hungary despite ICC arrest warrant

Israelโ€™s Netanyahu to visit Hungary despite ICC arrest warrant

JERUSALEM /ISTANBULIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to visit Hungary next month despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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I really don't get what @billgatess.bsky.social is thinking here. Isn't this work *more* important when Trump is in charge? Is climate change itself going to take a pause & wait for better politics?

Climate Group Funded by Bill G...


Climate Group Funded by Bill Gates Slashes Staff in Major Retreat

Breakthrough Energy, an umbrella group for energy and environmental efforts funded by Mr. Gates, is resetting for the Trump era.
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"Food has for some time been a gateway to misinformation online, especially when bound up with โ€˜wellnessโ€™ culture. Type the word โ€˜naturalโ€™ in a search bar on any social media platform and itโ€™s easy to fall down a raw milk/ginger-cures-cancer/antivaccine/'NATO is to blame for Russia invading Ukraine' conspiracy theory rabbit hole."

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#food #cooking #wellness #foodie #misinformation #ConspiracyTheories #algorithm #SocialMedia #BigTech
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Against the Algorithm: How Big Tech and AI Slop Are Spoiling Cooking in the Social Media Age

This zombie-like attempt to capture people's attention is the equivalent of ultra-processed food for the brain, argues cook and food writer Signe Johansen
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hmmm.

Are you saying that if we want to get people to support vaccines and sciences and rule of laws and democracy, we need to produce sexier food photos than the anti-vaxxers?

Challenge accepted!

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@Mazhippo I'm not sure that's exactly where Signe Johansen wants to go with her valuable commentary, but it's worth thinking about.
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Arizona joins 20 states suing Trump administration over Education Department layoffs tucsonsentinel.com/nationworldโ€ฆ
A group of 21 Democratic attorneys general - including Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes - sued the Trump administration Thursday over the U.S. Education Departmentโ€™s efforts this week to cut more than 1,300 employees.
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Arizona joins 20 states suing Trump administration over Education Department layoffs

A group of 21 Democratic attorneys general - including Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes - sued the Trump administration Thursday over the U.S. Education Departmentโ€™s efforts this week to cut more than 1,300 employees.
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Swiss Keep State Street for Pensions, Dismissing Trump Fears byteseu.com/826453/ #Business(general) #Switzerland #ticker
State Street Risks Losing $52 Billion Swiss Pension Mandate

Swiss Keep State Street for Pensions, Dismissing Trump Fears

This content was published on March 13, 2025 - 15:30 (Bloomberg) โ€” State Street Corp. will remain custodian of a 46 billion-franc ($52 billion) Swiss pension hoard after lawmakers narrowly rejected a bid to reassert domestic control as a guard againsโ€ฆ
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Martin Oโ€™Malley, then the Social Security Administration commissioner,
announced in March 2024 the agency would no longer cut off peopleโ€™s monthly old-age, survivors, and disability checks to recoup money they had allegedly been overpaid
โ€” a pattern he called
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Instead, it would default to withholding 10% of monthly benefits.
The new policy allowed people who already live on little to pay their rent and keep food on the table.

Last Friday, the Trump administration reversed that policy.
Beginning March 27, to recover new overpayments,
the Social Security Administration will automatically withhold
๐Ÿ’ฅ100% of recipientsโ€™ monthly benefits, the agency announced.

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In #Australia, we had a #Robodebt scandal, where the super-conservative government of Scott Morrison (/spit) enacted a program of clawing back the "overpayments" of Welfare to #socialSecurity recipients.

To add insult to injury, the "overpayments" targeted people who tried to eek out a living with casual work...
...the consequences was up to 4000 recipients committed suicide as a consequence.

The (millionaire) minister responsible was told the algorithm was incorrect on at least 3 occasions...
...no human was ever found responsible for this abuse.

I am willing to bet, this social security cut will result in rTump and Moskovitz literally killing people...

...but what do you expect from "...the undesirables ought to be converted into biodiesel"

Cruelty is the point.

#fascists #eattherich

#Australia #fascists #SocialSecurity #EatTheRich #Robodebt

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what is this shit? the tariffs don't pay for anything! why are we pretending that tariffs generate revenue?! jfc. wtf is wrong with you?

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have they said they won't sign any CR until trump repeals all these tariffs?
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just complete loser shit. can't even explain the bad thing that they're lying about opposing.
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