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Beastly Boy

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92. It amazes me that it has been said. It amazes me more that it has been said hundreds of times.

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Fri Nov 15, 2024, 08:01 AM

Nov 2024

It’s as if there is a determined effort to rid “genocide” of its intended meaning.

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Report from Gaza: Palestinians Feel They Are Being "Slowly Exterminated" in Israel's Genocide [View all] al bupp Nov 2024 OP

It made the list ck4829 Nov 2024 #1

Anyone can edit Wikopedia Mossfern Nov 2024 #35

True, so anyone who wants to remove it can edit it too ck4829 Nov 2024 #62

Wikipedia... Beastly Boy Nov 2024 #74

Hello. DiamondShark Nov 2024 #90

Maybe the Palestinians should volunteer Darwins_Retriever Nov 2024 #2

Russia is backing them too, but Israel's not bombing Russian bases left and right in Syria ck4829 Nov 2024 #4

are you kidding? Tickle Nov 2024 #22

Right atreides1 Nov 2024 #32

Never let facts get in the way SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2024 #57

Blocking the aid trucks is the worst thing happening at the point.. Using food as a tool riversedge Nov 2024 #3

And nobody gives a shit who is blocking deliveries Beastly Boy Nov 2024 #75

Well, once that orange man Bettie Nov 2024 #5

I really wonder if the AP protestors who sat out the election are happy about their decision? Initech Nov 2024 #8

I remember their taunting of "hope you enjoy Trump" ... ironic, isn't it? Oopsie Daisy Nov 2024 #13

So, now the response to any post that mentions the plight of Gaza or Palestinians al bupp Nov 2024 #16

Actually, it seems like kind of a dose of harsh reality to me. The chickens have come home to roost. Oopsie Daisy Nov 2024 #25

Gotta agree with you on this JustAnotherGen Nov 2024 #29

NO, It's NOT "deflection".. Muslims Voted for trump Cha Nov 2024 #34

It's a deflection from the genocide of Gazans al bupp Nov 2024 #44

NO it fucking Isn't. The Muslims helped bring on the "genocide". Cha Nov 2024 #50

What's been happening in Gaza and the West Bank now has nothing to do the voting patterns of AP al bupp Nov 2024 #55

Muslims NOT Calling Pres Biden "Genocide Joe" NOW. Cha Nov 2024 #56

I hear that you're more concerned with the epithets being given to the President al bupp Nov 2024 #59

I don't care what you "hear".. Fuck the Muslim trump Voters. Cha Nov 2024 #60

Sort of like Israel after Oct 7th? Revenge, retribution, total destruction, mass deaths? AloeVera Nov 2024 #88

I don't think one should invite a war then complain about getting slaughtered. elias7 Nov 2024 #153

Rational people who listen closely to what she said do not hear that. Oopsie Daisy Nov 2024 #66

Whoa.. Mahalo for Explanig tht so Well to the OP, Cha Nov 2024 #89

😍🥰 Oopsie Daisy Nov 2024 #98

Back... Cha Nov 2024 #104

What you heard is a huge crash of the only possible bridge for those folks has been blown up by TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #68

I'm more concerned with how my paint is drying in year 11. TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #127

The genocide has been happening for 13 months. AloeVera Nov 2024 #86

It amazes me that it has been said. It amazes me more that it has been said hundreds of times. Beastly Boy Nov 2024 #92

Apparently every war where a lot of civilians die is "genocide" , so every war i guess? EX500rider Nov 2024 #116

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #52

It makes me sick that these people who Bettie Nov 2024 #46

Reality bites. BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #51

It's a clever deflection, demonization and victim-blaming for some... AloeVera Nov 2024 #61

I don't understand why the Palestinians won't go to get the tremendous jimfields33 Nov 2024 #83

You are being lied to. Look outside your bubble. Nt AloeVera Nov 2024 #85

Well, they should have thought this through. sheshe2 Nov 2024 #87

You can say whatever you please. I don't want to hear about it at all. TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #125

And so many Dems who just didn't show up... Think. Again. Nov 2024 #31

You seem to be the 100 th peregrinus Nov 2024 #67

I don't hate them. Initech Nov 2024 #69

Exactly what I was thinking. Baitball Blogger Nov 2024 #9

They are malaise Nov 2024 #6

It's awful Johnny2X2X Nov 2024 #7

So Israel is after the total destruction of all the people in Gaza? EX500rider Nov 2024 #19

It's 43,000 dead 102,000 wounded and 1.9M people displaced according to the UN Johnny2X2X Nov 2024 #24

It's not genocide if you're not trying to kill them all EX500rider Nov 2024 #73

Israel was waiting! atreides1 Nov 2024 #33

Since 2005? Beastly Boy Nov 2024 #77

Biden would push back on an extermination plan Bettie Nov 2024 #47

So you would be ok with 7 million dead Americans, then? AloeVera Nov 2024 #93

If the US attacked another country and got attacked in return EX500rider Nov 2024 #94

Lol. And the Eastern Seaboard ethnically cleansed using starvation as a tool? AloeVera Nov 2024 #96

Yes? I mean, that's exactly what WW1, WW2, the Napoleonic Wars, and even the Civil War entailed. Hellbound Hellhound Nov 2024 #108

You do seem to have a deficiency... AloeVera Nov 2024 #114

When a propaganda message is in doubt, attack the messenger. n/t Hellbound Hellhound Nov 2024 #115

Gaza has been repopulated with Jews when did that happen? EX500rider Nov 2024 #112

Even when "New Gush Katif" signs are put up all over Gaza North.. AloeVera Nov 2024 #117

"ethnic cleansing" really stretching the definition there IMO EX500rider Nov 2024 #128

When you have to literally starve people to get them to leave... AloeVera Nov 2024 #129

When has Israel (the govt, not some looney Minister) said they going to annex & resettle Gaza? EX500rider Nov 2024 #130

If only... AloeVera Nov 2024 #132

I see, so it's all something you imagine might happen EX500rider Nov 2024 #140

You know it's not my imagination. Unless you haven't kept up with the news. AloeVera Nov 2024 #145

"his infamous "Amalek" speech" EX500rider Nov 2024 #147

Recommended. H2O Man Nov 2024 #10

It is the job of thinking people, not to be on the side of the executioners. Albert Camus Ping Tung Nov 2024 #11

Thank you. H2O Man Nov 2024 #36

American Palestinians who voted for TSF MustLoveBeagles Nov 2024 #12

You are probably right al bupp Nov 2024 #15

We might have carried Michigan if they hadn't Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2024 #27

And would that have elected Harris? AloeVera Nov 2024 #133

They did in Michigan. I feel bad for the people in Gaza. 33taw Nov 2024 #28

Just in Michigan MustLoveBeagles Nov 2024 #54

At minimum they tried. I take it as an act of war regardless. TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #70

Surely, Jill Stein will fix it...nt SidDithers Nov 2024 #14

Sid! Surely Rat Fucker Jill Stein will come to the Rescue. Cha Nov 2024 #37

There's definitely a special circle in hell reserved for Jill Stein. Initech Nov 2024 #39

I hope So.. That's Twice she's Assisted Putin and Cha Nov 2024 #45

Let's hit the way back machine to... 5 weeks ago. Initech Nov 2024 #63

I think it was "Deliberate" in 2016, too.. Jill Stein LIED Cha Nov 2024 #64

I'm sure it was deliberate. But it wasn't malicious like this time. Initech Nov 2024 #65

Hey Cha... SidDithers Nov 2024 #48

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You surprised me... Cha Nov 2024 #106

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Excruciatingly slow extermination. maxsolomon Nov 2024 #17

It doesn't appear ANY Arab country wants any part of this Sundance1220 Nov 2024 #26

Welcome to DU. Mosby Nov 2024 #131

For the gazillionth time .... Mossfern Nov 2024 #38

OK, I'll be the DUer who cares more about Gazans than Hamas. That's not a real high bar. maxsolomon Nov 2024 #40

They should not have taken them. No excuses. TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #118

"It's on them (Gazans"). AloeVera Nov 2024 #134

I am not blaming children Mossfern Nov 2024 #135

Not blaming children? AloeVera Nov 2024 #136

I did not say that all Palestinians are Hamas Mossfern Nov 2024 #138

I read the UN Watch report and rebuttals too. AloeVera Nov 2024 #139

How many is a "few" bad apples? Mossfern Nov 2024 #141

About a handful out of a workforce of 9,000 as I recall. AloeVera Nov 2024 #144

"and ethnic cleansing" Still don't see how it is "ethnic cleansing" when the Gazan's are all still in Gaza.. EX500rider Nov 2024 #148

"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command". - Orwell AloeVera Nov 2024 #149

Moving Gazans temporarily around inside Gaza is not ethnic cleansing EX500rider Nov 2024 #151

You are mischaracterizing ethnic cleansing. AloeVera Nov 2024 #154

"It is the expulsion of a population from a given territory." Yes & the Gazan's are all still in Gaza EX500rider Nov 2024 #156

You have to keep reading. The part that comes after. AloeVera Nov 2024 #157

You clearly see four fingers when the evidence shows you none.. Beastly Boy Nov 2024 #152

That would be what's called ethnic cleansing al bupp Nov 2024 #49

No it would not. Beastly Boy Nov 2024 #76

They just make Gaza part of Israel. Eko Nov 2024 #78

This will make Gaza more homogeneous only if everyone listens to you Beastly Boy Nov 2024 #80

Geez Eko Nov 2024 #81

Whatever. Eko Nov 2024 #82

Ok, you are almost there Beastly Boy Nov 2024 #91

What? Eko Nov 2024 #103

Oh, I got it. You got confused. Eko Nov 2024 #122

No, you ain't got it. Not by a mile. Beastly Boy Nov 2024 #123

Wow, this is amazingly hilarious! Eko Nov 2024 #146

I made nothing up. The definition is there in its entirety, followed by a clarifying addendum. Beastly Boy Nov 2024 #150

Ah, yes, a clarifying addendum Eko Nov 2024 #155

Stop the attacks, release the hostages, and surrender TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #119

It'll be much faster now. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 2024 #18

Don't know it if was a setup, but it was definitely a factor in the loss. Initech Nov 2024 #41

Sinwar thought it would pry Israel's allies away and kill any peace process with Arab nations. maxsolomon Nov 2024 #43

It's about to get a lot worse. NT Happy Hoosier Nov 2024 #20

And so they are. MineralMan Nov 2024 #21

We're going to have to live with the consequences of the choices of our elected government, and they do too. nt LexVegas Nov 2024 #23

I have a feeling JustAnotherGen Nov 2024 #30

It's the government of, by, and for talk show hosts. Initech Nov 2024 #42

The USA will save them now since Trump doc03 Nov 2024 #53

The population of Palestine is growing, not shrinking. Mosby Nov 2024 #58

Horrible...and now it will BuddhaGirl Nov 2024 #71

Don't worry, Palestinians and Muslims who voted for Trump ... ananda Nov 2024 #72

'Palestinians in Gaza feel that "they are living through their own annihilation..."' J_William_Ryan Nov 2024 #79

They are getting what they demanded. TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #120

Its going to escalate thats to all those that decided they would vote for Trump, Stein or Historic NY Nov 2024 #84

Reading through some of these responses Rob H. Nov 2024 #95

And just like I promised months ago Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #97

Most of the "Pro-palestinian" crowd are just Anti-Democrat and Democracy and have been from the start. Hellbound Hellhound Nov 2024 #110

Either that or they voted for Jill Stein Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #111

At best. Actively campaigned against Harris at worst. n/t Hellbound Hellhound Nov 2024 #113

The convicted felon will be sending some back shortly. republianmushroom Nov 2024 #99

Maybe because they are. Autumn Nov 2024 #101

It will only get worse. And we are now powerless to do a thing pinkstarburst Nov 2024 #105

no to worry......... Takket Nov 2024 #121

More victim-blaming. AloeVera Nov 2024 #137

Who is the victim in your "victim blaming"? Beastly Boy Nov 2024 #142

Ethnic cleansing David__77 Nov 2024 #124

Bullshit. Beastly Boy Nov 2024 #143

Sorry... Richard D Nov 2024 #126