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[timelets]

Over the last couple of weeks, some of us have made a remarkable discovery. It turns out that while from a progressive's point of view it's not ok to psychologically discriminate against people by excluding them from certain social activities, projects or meetings, abducting Jewish women, children and elderly is ok. Also, while fat shaming is a big no-no, killing Jewish women, children and elderly can be justified by one's anti-colonialism.

The discovery can't be undone. Although it's not clear yet what to do about it, something definitely has to be done to deal with the problem. In the meantime, no progressive political candidate will ever get my vote or campaign contribution until they denounce Hamas and those who provide it with moral cover. This time it's personal.

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[ppk_ptichkin]

Ну это, в общем-то, не ново - всегда так было.

[timelets]

Все-таки уровнь и масштаб варварства раньше был меньше.

[ppk_ptichkin]

Тот же, просто сейчас это видней и явственней.

[tijd]

no progressive political candidate will ever get my vote

Which progressive candidates are you talking about?

The Senate resolution in support of Israel was adopted unanimously: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/417/text

The House resolution got 10 "No" votes (9 Democrats and 1 Republican):
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/771/text

Pramila Jayapal, the chair of the Progressive Caucus, voted "Present": "I am voting present to be clear that while I still condemn Hamas’s attacks and the pain and suffering of the Jewish people everywhere, I also condemn the violations of international humanitarian law by Israel and the pain and suffering of Palestinian people everywhere that are not recognized anywhere in this resolution.” https://jayapal.house.gov/2023/10/25/jayapal-statement-on-israel-resolution-vote/

[timelets]

We'll see what emerges. I have a feeling we are in the beginning of process that would take some time to unfold.

[tijd]

It is wise not to let feelings and emotions cloud your thinking.