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starsandinfinity

@starsandinfinity@retro.pizza

I'm into #nature, #hiking, #books, #music, #podcasts, #TabletopGames, #VideoGames, #LanguageLearning

#LWithTheT 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
#NeverAgainIsNow 🇮🇱

You can also find me here: https://babka.social/@starsandinfinity

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starsandinfinity, to random
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As this weekend draws to an end I'm thinking once again that weekends should be three days long. One day for chores, one day for meeting friends and doing activities and one day for just chilling and recharging your batteries.

JuliusGoat, to random
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Isn't it interesting that every killing by every cop is just a single bad apple that should never be thought to spoil the bunch, while every protest by and on behalf of marginalized people must be flawlessly perfect, or all participants deserve the brutality the police exist to deliver to them?

starsandinfinity,
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@JuliusGoat If it's just a few bad apples, why was it necessary to cover a Holocaust memorial in London? If the majority of the protesters opposes antisemitism, why don't they take action against antisemitic aggression at the protests? Because it's not just a few bad apples. "From the river to the see" and "globalize the Intifada" chants have been common at these protests from day one.

starsandinfinity,
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@JuliusGoat Cool. So why are there so many cases of Jewish people being harassed? Why can't they protest without chanting slogans that imply that destruction of Israel? And why is the responsibility of Hamas never mentioned? Why isn't there any international and vocal pressure on Hamas to release the hostages?

starsandinfinity,
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@SallyStrange @JuliusGoat
I don't see a problem with either. I also don't see a problem with moderate Christians being expected to speak out against Christian fundamentalists, for that matter.

starsandinfinity, to random
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Ever since we moved into this building three years ago we've been able to observe two male blackbirds hanging out together whenever we see them. Since young blackbird siblings usually go their separate ways at some point, we are, of course, convinced they're a gay couple 😁 But whatever the reason, they're just super adorable to watch. Hopping through the grass together, chilling on tree branches next to each other. Where one goes the other one follows ❤

heyfluxay, to random
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Let the playlist hunt begin!

starsandinfinity, (edited )
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@heyfluxay Do you know VHS Tokyo? If not - I highly recommend :)

https://youtu.be/xsDoXE0M5bw?si=5OSOrau5Bc40yP9j

starsandinfinity, to random
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Back into language learning, day 48 of my current Duolingo streak! Making small progress by doing one or two lessons every night but it's progress! Today, during a Japanese lesson, I paused and appreciated the fact that I can read and understand simple Japanese sentences and how happy this makes me. I used to believe that Japanese would be nearly impossible to learn but it's not and I'm doing it :blobfoxbox:

starsandinfinity, to random
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So since yesterday was Krampus Day we watched Krampus, it has become an annual tradition. love this movie so much, they did a really good job with the Krampus costume and I love that they did their homework and cast an Austrian actress to play the grandmother.

https://youtu.be/h6cVyoMH4QE?feature=shared

starsandinfinity, to random
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Hey! There's a person in my life who's struggling badly with still not having found their place/path in their mid 30s. Knowing what they'd like to do, yes, but feeling like they're never gonna get there, just being stuck forever, feeling like a loser, too old to get a chance anymore. So I'm looking for motivational stories from people who managed to find success in life despite starting out late and having the odds stacked against them. Boosts are very much appreciated, thank you ❤

starsandinfinity, to random
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One of my favourite info maps 🖤 (Credit: Jakub Marian)

pezmico, to palestine
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November 29 is the Innational Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. 🍉

So don your Keffiyeh, pick up a free ebook and peruse one of the many resources to educate yourself and support the struggle for Palestinian freedom and dignity. 🇵🇸

https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb/blogs/news/solidarity-with-palestine-free-resources-and-further-reading

https://www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/495-free-ebooks-for-a-free-palestine

https://decolonizepalestine.com/

From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!

@palestine

starsandinfinity,
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@ghazi @pezmico @palestine
I mean that both ethnic groups have historical claims to and a right to live on this land, so it is crucial to find a way that makes a peaceful coexistence of Israel and a Palestinian state possible.

starsandinfinity,
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@ghazi @pezmico @palestine
Also, there are plenty of Israelis who were born in Israel. Where are they supposed to "go back to"?

starsandinfinity,
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@ghazi @pezmico @palestine
Excuse me for being doubtful when Jewish people have been displaced from every single Muslim country in the world that this is going to work.

starsandinfinity,
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@ghazi @pezmico @palestine
We can base it on the fact that there has been a Jewish population living in this area since ancient times and that this population has a right to their own state. No we don't have to base land claims on religion but since so many other countries are doing a horrible job of making Jewish people feel safe and welcome I definitely see the necessity that a safe haven for Jewish people exists.

starsandinfinity,
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@ghazi @pezmico @palestine
Why do Palestinian muslims have a right to their own state but not Jewish people? Both have been living in this land since ancient times. Why would you give one a state but not the other?

starsandinfinity,
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@ghazi @pezmico @palestine
Given the current reality I very much doubt that a secular Palestinian state with a muslim majority, that affords equal rights to all religions as well as queer people (Israel is the only country in the region where you can live openly queer) is a realistic vision.

starsandinfinity,
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@ghazi @pezmico @palestine
Jewish populations in Muslim countries have been the victims of violence and persecution time and time again. And hate crimes against Jewish people skyrocketing all over the world make prove once again that, yes, we do need a state that is a safe haven for Jewish people.

starsandinfinity,
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@ghazi @pezmico @palestine
I don't think we're going to change each other's minds here, so I'm going to leave it at that. Anyway, take care!

starsandinfinity, to random
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Shit I think I'm getting a cold :(

starsandinfinity, to random
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Some
Did anyone of my fellow 80s kids here watch Sabre Rider and the Star Sheriffs when they were little?

https://youtu.be/awxKPdqLHGE?si=wngQeQiigkArzQKt

starsandinfinity, to random
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Can somebody tell me how to add gifs to posts? I see people using them but I have no idea how to do it. When I select gifs from my phone's keyboard options it tells me that the content can't be displayed. Halp?

starsandinfinity, to random
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I had no idea they made a new music video for the 20th anniversary of Bomfunk MC's Freestyler. This is SO COOL :blobcat_party:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KLH2zNdXsmA&pp=ygUcYm9tZnVuayBtYydzIGZyZWVzdHlsZXIgMjAxOQ%3D%3D

starsandinfinity, to random
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Hey pizza peeps! I thought I'd introduce myself a little more since I've mostly been lurking since I signed up. First of all, I love music. Couldn't imagine life without it. Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance are my two favourite bands and I have a special place in my heart for 2000s emo/pop punk (my handle is a reference to the Van Gogh quote that inspired Fall Out Boy's album title "Infinity on High").

starsandinfinity, to random
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There should be a word for the very specific kind of sadness you feel about the fact that you won't be able to read/watch/play/listen to all the books/films/series/games/podcasts you would want to because one lifetime is just not enough time.

starsandinfinity, to random
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:blobcat_box:
I'm a 40-year-old gay nerd with a dog and way too many interests. She or they, both pronouns are fine. Big fan of sci-fi (Babylon 5 is one of my top favourite shows ever) and casual gamer. Mostly playing Endless Sky atm - a tribute to the 90s series Escape Velocity, which I loved as a teen. Will finish setting up my profile properly soon, looking forward to getting to know you (:

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