barryjames.bsky.social
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Chelsea FC supporter since the age of 8.
Likes poking fun at right wing idiots like Forage MP for tRump
Genealogist because the past has already happened
If you decide to block then beware that I will return the compliment
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They had to borrow a new bus tho
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well that is a lie he doesn't have a brain
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well it has one now
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As I pointed out earlier you should really control your need to put words in other people's speech
Simply put you have been tested and found wanted
Good night you are now muted and reported for encouraging hate speech
I do hope lucy enjoys prison food
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LOL
Have you considered a change of job?
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you mean you bever saw wheely bins set on fire and jammed into hotel entrances eo burn them down?
"Mass deportation now, set fire to all the f** hotels full of the b**** for all I care… if that makes me racist so be it."
Cause and Effect
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wow you do like to speak for a jailed admitted racist.
Do you always speak for others?
She admitted her guilt I suggest you stand for Parliament if you want to change the law of the land
I for one don't want to live in Nazi UK
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"anti-free-speech laws are so broad and vague that you can understand someone not really knowing if they're technically in breach of them or not"
why would she need to be aware
1. she didn't care
2. defence lawyers are there to advise they would have known
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so to clarify despite those hung after WW2 were innocent of racial hatred because that is were it leads
Kristallnacht was engineered by Hitler after several incendiary speeches so Hitler was innocent according to you
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Read her words don't invent fake arguments
""Mass deportation now, set fire to all the f** hotels full of the b**** for all I care… if that makes me racist so be it."
If that makes me racist so be it
She knew it was inciting racial hatred she said "so be it"
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Are you telling me her defence lawyer was incompetent?
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abusive, or insulting and intended to stir up racial hatred, or were likely to do so, which is the specific threshold for the racial hatred offence
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Connolly’s tweet explicitly called for “mass deportation now” and to “set fire to all the fucking hotels full of the bastards for all I care… if that makes me racist so be it.” The prosecution and the judge focused on the fact that her words were threatening,
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The post was widely viewed and shared before Connolly deleted it a few hours later.
So calling for the hotels housing the asylum seekers isn't calling for their deaths in your mind??????
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"Mass deportation now, set fire to all the bor hotels full of the b** for all I care… if that makes me racist so be it."
This tweet called for the mass deportation of immigrants and explicitly encouraged setting fire to hotels housing asylum seekers.
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Her tweet was amplified by many on social media so your first assumption is erroneous
Maybe she should not have pressed enter in the 1st place.
There are consequences
Remember she pleaded guilty. If she felt she was innocent then contest the charge
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That is exaxtly what I do
I even post a warning on my profile
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Support for a technocratic or PA-led administration backed by Arab states might increase, but it would likely come with strict conditions regarding demilitarization and security oversight.
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that aims to establish a new governance structure in Gaza that explicitly excludes Hamas from power
However, even with new leadership, any Israeli government would face strong domestic pressure to ensure Gaza does not become a security threat.
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No Arab country has offered to directly replace Hamas as the governing authority in Gaza with its own government or military presence. However, there is a unified Arab initiative—led by Egypt and endorsed by the Arab League and Gulf States
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Iran remains the main exception, but its regional standing has been weakened. Public sympathy for Palestinians endures, but this does not equate to increased support for Hamas as an organization, and government actions increasingly reflect this distinction
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Getting back to the subject
Support for Hamas among Middle Eastern governments is generally on the decline, with most states opting for pragmatic engagement, humanitarian aid, and mediation rather than overt backing.
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Yemen Civil War (2015–present): Both the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi forces have been accused by the UN and human rights groups of targeting civilian populations, including airstrikes on markets, schools, and hospitals.
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Syrian Civil War (2011–present): The Assad regime, rebel groups, and ISIS have all been documented targeting civilians through bombings, chemical attacks, and massacres.
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Bosnian War (1992–1995): The siege of Sarajevo and the Srebrenica massacre are examples where Bosnian Serb forces deliberately targeted civilians.
Rwandan Genocide (1994): The Hutu-led government orchestrated mass killings of Tutsi civilians.
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Cambodian Civil War and Khmer Rouge (1970s): The Khmer Rouge regime systematically targeted civilians in genocide, resulting in the deaths of nearly two million people.
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Vietnam War (1955–1975): The US conducted extensive bombing campaigns (e.g., Operation Rolling Thunder) that resulted in high civilian casualties. The Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces also targeted civilians through assassinations and terror tactics.
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Korean War (1950–1953): Both North and South Korean forces, as well as US-led UN forces, were accused of attacks resulting in large civilian casualties, including the widespread bombing of North Korean cities.
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Since World War II, numerous warring factions and governments have deliberately targeted civilians as part of their military or political strategies. Some of the most notable examples include:
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These bombings were part of a broader strategy to disrupt German industry, transportation, and civilian morale, and resulted in widespread destruction across urban Germany
This was the Allies targeting civilians to destroy moral
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Dresden (February 1945): Four major raids obliterated the city center and killed an estimated 25,000–35,000 civilians.
Cologne: The first major area bombing by over 1,000 RAF aircraft in May 1942.
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excuse me civilians have always been targets
Myanmar, Sudan, Ukraine are current wars
Hamburg (Operation Gomorrah, 1943): Created the first firestorm, killing tens of thousands and destroying much of the city.
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Most other Arab states actively oppose Hamas or support its exclusion from governance in Gaza.
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doing some research this is the middle East
Qatar, Turkey, Iran, and (since 2022) Syria are the primary Middle Eastern governments that support Hamas. Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon tolerate or engage with Hamas for pragmatic reasons but do not openly support it.
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And during WW2 the allies targeted German cities such as Dresden
Germany actively targeted London and Southampton. In one night raid Coventry was decimated
It may not be PC but that is war.
Do you think Russia cares about the civilians in Ukraine or even the factions in Myanmar
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However, the complexity of the case, the length of proceedings, and the high burden of proof mean that a guilty verdict is far from guaranteed at this stage
The trial would be resolved quicker if he weren't PM
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Netanyahu and his defense team have vigorously denied all wrongdoing, framing the case as politically motivated. If convicted, he could face significant prison time—up to 10 years for bribery and several years for fraud and breach of trust.
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However, legal experts have noted that some charges—especially bribery—may be difficult to prove, and trial judges have previously encouraged both sides to consider a plea bargain, suggesting the outcome is not clear-cut.
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The trial is ongoing, with cross-examination by prosecutors only recently beginning and expected to continue for up to a year or more. The prosecution has presented a substantial number of witnesses, including former close associates who turned state’s evidence.
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Back to your point about Bibi I doubt id frposed he would stand again especially if found guilty
Netanyahu’s likelihood of being found guilty remains uncertain and is the subject of intense debate in Israel.
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sorry but war by its very nature is dangerous. The IDF are better prepared, better armed and better at defending themselves. Much like the US army.
Remember they are surrounded on all sides by those that would like to remove them from the face of the planet
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sorry but are you saying the jews somehow caused the holocaust in the 1930s?
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not all israelis want war however the events of oct 7 was so damaging for the people as it bought back too many nemories
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arabcenterdc.org/resource/has...
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and he could be forced out of office well before the next scheduled elections in October 2026
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this stability is fragile and largely dependent on the continuation of his current policies, especially regarding Gaza.
If those policies were rendered moot by the fulfillment of your scenario, Netanyahu’s government would almost certainly face a major crisis,
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making it difficult for Netanyahu to maintain his coalition and potentially triggering early elections.
While Netanyahu has managed to stabilize his government at times by making concessions to coalition partners and passing key legislation,
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There are already moves within the Knesset to dissolve the government, and coalition members have threatened to quit over various issues, including military service exemptions and policy direction. If the conflict ended abruptly as you describe, these pressures would likely intensify,
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but with the war’s end, these political shields would weaken considerably.
Polls show that Netanyahu’s coalition would lose power if elections were held now, with public dissatisfaction over the war and its handling running high.
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Any major shift toward ending the conflict, such as the one you describe, would likely provoke internal dissent and could even lead to the collapse of his government. Netanyahu has repeatedly used the war to maintain his grip on power and distract from his ongoing corruption trial,