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RandomNumbers

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19. I wasn't referring to the twins - I'm comparing the treatment of "others" as sub-humans
Sun Mar 3, 2024, 12:23 PM
Mar 2024

While the poster claimed that Palestinians are being treated as sub-human, I am giving an example of this going the other direction.

Hate begets hate. This is what Hamas has wrought. The current conflagration was initiated by the October 7 events, which included the treatment of Israelis as sub-human, by Palestinians or those posing as Palestinians. The Palestinians don't seem to have yet rejected their leaders who have brought this on.

I don't like ANY of the brutality and I agree that it is very counter-productive for any democratic aims in the U.S. and Europe.

It's almost like someone (several someones, actually) who is safe from the violence themselves, and who doesn't care one whit about the suffering of others, has stoked these factions into fighting each other and driving political divisions in ways that are helpful to them. Hmmm.

Tell me, why are they meeting in Moscow? https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/29/middleeast/palestinian-moscow-meeting-russia-gaza-war-intl/index.html

Apparently Palestinians aren't fully human Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #1
It could be quite intentional actually. David__77 Mar 2024 #2
well it obviously is, but that even more so 'others' Palestinians into the subhuman category.. Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #9
On whose part? Beastly Boy Mar 2024 #39
What makes you think it's intentional? TexasDem69 Mar 2024 #56
Here's a related article. David__77 Mar 2024 #60
I'll read this article TexasDem69 Mar 2024 #64
Similar to raping, and mutilating while still alive, Israeli women RandomNumbers Mar 2024 #4
I doubt the people who killed the twins were Muslims. David__77 Mar 2024 #8
Not saying the religion supports it necessarily. Just that many professed or apparent adherents RandomNumbers Mar 2024 #12
You stated that Islamic law supports rape. David__77 Mar 2024 #14
The poster did not state that. Stop it! Take a breath, man. Earth-shine Mar 2024 #17
" Clearly there is no law in Islam against" is very clear. And a generalization about Muslims. David__77 Mar 2024 #20
If you are trying to say the Islamic law's treatment of women is decent or justified, Demsrule86 Mar 2024 #23
I was pointing out the post that claimed it supports rape, generalizing about Muslims. David__77 Mar 2024 #25
That there is no law against does not imply there is one for. Earth-shine Mar 2024 #24
Are you claiming Islamic law allows rape? David__77 Mar 2024 #27
Good-bye David. You are just choosing to be difficult. Earth-shine Mar 2024 #37
It allows rape just a little bit: Beastly Boy Mar 2024 #41
This message was self-deleted by its author David__77 Mar 2024 #43
Sure, and I kill all the poor puppies at the ASPCA. Beastly Boy Mar 2024 #44
What is your motivation in asserting that Islam supports rape? David__77 Mar 2024 #45
First, it is not "Islam supports rape" Beastly Boy Mar 2024 #46
Yes, you did say that Islam "allows rape" rather than "supports" rape. I hope you will reconsider this generalization. David__77 Mar 2024 #47
I didn't say this. Beastly Boy Mar 2024 #49
"It" is Islam. "A little bit" of rape is rape. It is a sweeping generalization of the religion of Islam. David__77 Mar 2024 #50
It's as if you didn't read the Surah I quoted. Beastly Boy Mar 2024 #53
"It allows rape just a little bit" is your conclusion and assertion, not a quote. It was about the religion of Islam. David__77 Mar 2024 #55
If I were you, I wouldn't presume to speak for Islam. It was a reply to your rather uninformed post, for gawds sake! Beastly Boy Mar 2024 #61
Islamic Law is terrible for women. And rape is one of the methods... Demsrule86 Mar 2024 #22
Not really. But to make it clear, I did edit my post. RandomNumbers Mar 2024 #30
I suggest to leave Islamic law out of it. David__77 Mar 2024 #31
I wasn't referring to the twins - I'm comparing the treatment of "others" as sub-humans RandomNumbers Mar 2024 #19
Extremist muslims see non-muslims as infidels, and therefore, less than human. Earth-shine Mar 2024 #10
The post referenced Islam in general, not "extremist" Muslims. David__77 Mar 2024 #13
I think you are misinterpreting both myself and the other poster. Earth-shine Mar 2024 #15
The post stated that Islamic law supports rape. It was quite clear. David__77 Mar 2024 #16
Okay, try reading with your glasses on. You are wrong! Earth-shine Mar 2024 #18
What was the point about Islamic law and rape? David__77 Mar 2024 #21
The point -- the rapes happened, and if they truly were religious men -- any religion -- how could this be? Earth-shine Mar 2024 #29
You're just being obtuse now TexasDem69 Mar 2024 #57
This story is about a woman and her two daughters. I see nothing wrong with the posting the story. David__77 Mar 2024 #59
I did edit my post (like one second after posting) because I realized it could be taken wrong. RandomNumbers Mar 2024 #26
I did not get sarcasm. David__77 Mar 2024 #28
A more appropriate word than "sarcastic" is "ironic." Earth-shine Mar 2024 #33
Thank you, that is indeed better. nt RandomNumbers Mar 2024 #36
I suggest you to make a post on this, to provide a negative example of bigotry. David__77 Mar 2024 #11
The two million of them who live in Israel certainly are. Beastly Boy Mar 2024 #38
The 2.7 million palestinians in the occupied territories certainly don't. Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #40
My point is both factual and relevant. Beastly Boy Mar 2024 #42
THIS malaise Mar 2024 #48
This doesn't make less Hamas. It makes more. Earth-shine Mar 2024 #3
Absolutely. This military campaign weakens Israel. And the US.. David__77 Mar 2024 #6
It turns potential voters against Biden because of the anger it generates. Earth-shine Mar 2024 #7
What do you propose? TexasDem69 Mar 2024 #67
The protection not only isn't working but by all acounts TheKentuckian Mar 2024 #62
"there is no caring about protection (not at least until the checks come due)," Earth-shine Mar 2024 #66
Do better TheKentuckian Mar 2024 #68
Do nothing. Earth-shine Mar 2024 #69
Two babies and their father while sleeping. lpbk2713 Mar 2024 #5
A lot can change since October. More information may have been found. jimfields33 Mar 2024 #35
War is hell. People die. That's why peace is precious. Joinfortmill Mar 2024 #32
The solution to war is peace. It is so precious. So fragile. The people want it. The two governments don't. Earth-shine Mar 2024 #34
Hamas is responsible for their deaths Mysterian Mar 2024 #51
This is the claim that Israel has no agency. Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #52
Deal with it in your own special way Mysterian Mar 2024 #54
This message was self-deleted by its author Chautauquas Mar 2024 #58
It is a statement of who is accountable. TheKentuckian Mar 2024 #63
Where's that unrec button? Earth-shine Mar 2024 #65
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