cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/20641619

[Excerpt on #Gaza: “If you really care about Gaza, vote to have a voice, so you can do something about it. And then, be ready to turn out into the streets, in the millions, and fight for it.”]

Mark Hertsgaard
Mon 23 Sep 2024 06.00 EDT

  • Maeve
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    53 months ago

    I’m saying we all have horrible traits, even me and you. I’ve got native blood in my veins, among other races. Doesn’t stop my own family with the same blood from being racist against ourselves.

    • Flying Squid
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      -43 months ago

      This still sounds like a defense. Otherwise why bring it up? Who said no one had bad traits?

      • Maeve
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        63 months ago

        Do you just stay in hostile mode? Take a breath.

        • Flying Squid
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          -13 months ago

          Again, why bring it up if it wasn’t a defense and no one claimed otherwise?

          • Maeve
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            43 months ago

            Because I’m allowed to make observations, except by that one mod, so far.

            I’m not your enemy. I did notice over the last two days when I felt blech, I was more reactive. And it’s habit-forming and counter -productive. I can notice good people have bad traits and bad people have good ones. It doesn’t mean anything other than humans are humans, unless you’re spoiling for a fight. Have a great day. I’m not bickering with you.

            • Flying Squid
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              -33 months ago

              I never said you were my enemy. I’m not a mod here. I also never said you were allowed to make observations. I just asked you why you brought it up.

              The fact that you refuse to explain why you brought it up sort of supports my implication that you’ve been defending her.

              And no, I’m not saying you are required to give me an explanation either. But if you don’t, I will simply say you’ve been defending her.

                • Flying Squid
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                  -13 months ago

                  Sorry, are you now using mental illness as an insult?

                  • Maeve
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                    43 months ago

                    Lol. No. I said multiple times I went through it for years. It’s honest and you’re definitely looking for reasons to pick fights. Please. Think about it.