todmcmanis.bsky.social
Never underestimate the human capacity for stupidity. Please don’t give money to your enemies. And for the love of god don’t support Nazis.
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The history of the “Middle East” is so complicated, and anti-semitism so prevalent, I am very careful whenever I publicly express an opinion on current events, especially on a platform like Bluesky. I appreciate that you didn’t assume the worst of me.😎
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The modern state of Israel was established in the wake of the Holocaust as a means of protecting the diaspora. Israel provided Jews with a homeland. And an army.
And now? Many Israelis want to treat Palestinians in precisely the same way that Europeans treated their ancestors.
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At the risk of shining a light on my ignorance: are any of these men aware of the profound irony of killing Palestinians because “they don’t belong in the Jewish homeland”? Do they even care?
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It’s never a good thing when your facemask is the only thing preventing you from having your face smashed into the dirt.
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LOTS MORE!!!
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This is outstanding, Janelle. Thank you!
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Boycott the NYT. It’s the only language they understand.
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The only immigrant CNN could find to cover the LA protests is a white boi from South Africa???
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We have lived this scenario before.
First they came for the Communists . . .
hmd.org.uk/resource/fir...
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Yes. Most Americans are buying this shit because most Americans only hear about CA’s problems, which are generally portrayed as the effects of an obtrusive state government.
And when I tell our critics from other states that CA has the world’s 4th largest economy, I am met with blank stares.
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It helped me to remember MLK Jr. and the Civil Rights protests. Not escalating the violence worked to illustrate the violence of the racists, rather than of the protesters. It would serve the same purpose today.
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I get your point. And for a brief, shining moment, I thought the same as you. But I think Mr. Nichols is right on this. Trump is trying to escalate the confrontation. And escalation will work to his advantage because it will justify more punitive measures. 1/2
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I’m a typical Chicano. Who knew?!
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I’ve always avoided TikTok because of . . . reasons. Thanks for the insight. Looks like I might have to sign up for the breaking news.
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Lol
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That’s not how you spell “pistachios, apricots, and pomegranate molasses.”
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The girl is clearly high on her own supply. Oof
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True. Our “culture of ignorance” is at the root of our issues.(Please don’t get me started!) I’m not sure how to get around the echo chambers of social media. Most likely, the only answer is the pain created for those people following bad actors. Not. Good.
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National Media didn’t do us any favors either. In fact, I’d argue that the media bears a large amount of responsibility for our current government.
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“With Musk’s departure, any hope of a disciplined approach to the US government and budget goes as well.”
I’m not reading this shit. And Financial Times should never have printed this drivel. Gtfo
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I’m old enough to remember when NYT ran a profile about the nice Nazi next door in 2017. At least they regret offending their readers.🙄
www.politico.com/story/2017/1...
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Remarkably, ICE never raids golf clubs, either. Wonder why?
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There should bumper stickers:
Don’t Fuck with LA!
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lol You don’t wanna mess with LA air, either. That stuff will kill you if you’re not careful.
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Don’t fuck with LA.
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Good god. The stupidity of some people.
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Happy anniversary,Ami! Here’s to many, many more!🥂
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Can’t touch this.
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This is so helpful. Thank you, Alex.
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If only the NYT weren’t so mealy mouthed about Nazis and their support for Trump, maybe we wouldn’t have the rampant antisemitism we’re witnessing today. www.nytimes.com/2017/11/25/u...
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Oof😥
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Don’t change anything! I look forward to your work virtually every day, whether it’s politics or your life.
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That’s a great piece, Denny. Thank you for the insights.
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Sure. Let’s lionize the man who led the political right to it current state. Yay for our social superiors.
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What a repulsive human being.
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Maybe now we can get a taco truck on every corner?