Yes. Israel is conducting a brutal genocide and America is using the opportunity to launder money from the public trust to military contractors by giving "aid packages" to Israel, and then using outdated "emergency powers" from the Iraq war to bypass Congress broker arms deals.
This is all common knowledge.
Half the country is for the genocide of all brown people.
Half the country is outraged.
The entirety of the Federal government is solely focused on enriching military contractors so they can get kickbacks and campaign donos.
Footage taken late Friday night of a tense confrontation between pro-Palestine demonstrators and pro-Israel counter-protesters at the encampment revealed it was a pro-Israel student demonstrator who said “Kill the Jews,” asking the pro-Palestine demonstrators “anybody on board; anybody on board?”...
It just turns my stomach so bad that all of this started because a fascist movement demonized "evil jews", which lead to the creation of a country that wants to claim they are the will of Judaism... and that country became evil genocidal fascists...
A $95.34 billion bill that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the U.S. Senate on Thursday after Republicans blocked compromise legislation that included a long-sought overhaul of immigration policy....
“This is a good first step. This bill is essential for our national security, for the security of our friends in Ukraine, in Israel, for humanitarian aid for innocent civilians in Gaza, and for Taiwan,” Schumer said in the Senate after the vote.
Wait... enhance.
"This bill is essential for our national security, for the security of our friends in Ukraine, in Israel, for humanitarian aid for innocent civilians in Gaza, and for Taiwan"
Enhance
"in Israel, for humanitarian aid for innocent civilians in Gaza"
Dear sweet fucking jesus. It is Israel that is killing innocents in Gaza. What kind of mental gymnastics make this statement coherent? You are funding Israel, Israel is creating the need for humanitarian aid in Gaza. The absolute cognitive dissonance and lies.
In Europe, long a vital source of support for Israel, the political center of gravity is moving away from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government....
When it happened to Bush Jr, his passport was forfeit and he started releasing bathtub watercolor paintings and has been seen in public like 3 times since.
Also, dont forget, they have been caught a few times now rounding up civilians, shaming/torturing them as terrorists, claiming they are terrorists, then it turns out they were just normal civilians rounded up like cattle.
Graduates carrying Palestinian flags left the stadium as the comic was being introduced. Duke University’s commencement saw a minor disruption when students protesting the war in Gaza walked out before Jerry Seinfeld spoke....
I have memories of FO3 being amazing, but when I try to start a second playthrough, it just feels like a slog and it doesn't pull me back into the groove....
I think the biggest recent thing brought to my attention is that Israel is massively donating virtually every US university.
That is what explains a lot of the vehement "repeat Kent state" rhetoric out there. Its not "fear of antisemitism", its boringly dollars.
We send billions to Israel, and in my mind they are spending it all to genocide Palestinians, but they also use the money to maintain a foothold in our universities.
What else is Israel "donating" to that is also as problematic as the current University structure? Are they funding healthcare trusts? Are they directly funding US police?
I knew that Israel was a tool to get a foothold across the pond, spread instability, and try to spark wars so the military industrial complex keeps their sales up, but I was fully unaware of how much the federal government was using the Israel money laundering the advance oppressive practices in the systems we are screaming for help and reform on.
A group of influential Republican senators has sent a letter to International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan, warning him not to issue international arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials, and threatening him with “severe sanctions” if he does so....
My company ordered back to office, and as I was told, I was the only one to say no.
I generate too much value and have tolerated being underpayed enough that they can't justify firing me.
I'm also not some MIT AI machine learning savant. I come from a business analyst/ QA background, and I have made a SQL/Java/VBA system for virtually free that does the work of a team of 10 every day, but it's just my underpaid ass running it.
When I lose this job, honestly, I'm fucked and it will be a nightmare because I'll probably need to go into an office, and I'm in no shape for that.
If only the sitting Democrat president could show the same sense of urgency about housing and feeding Americans as he shows about shielding Israelies from consequence.
Title, basically. I know I have issues, but I couldn’t say if it’s depression, ADD, or just general problems. Is the only reason to have a diagnosis so you know what to work on, or are there other benefits such as easier access to therapy?...
US here: There used to be because then you could get proper medication. Now, unless you have multi-millionaire level doctors, the DEA has scared all the doctors out of treating the illness.
Got anxiety? Here, have some antidepressants. Got PTSD? Here, have some antidepressants. Got ADHD? Here, have some antidepressants.
The antidepressants have CRIPPLING withdrawal effects and will make you feel like a dog on a leash. Forget a pill? Prepare to suffer, and remember that a side effect of the antidepressants is forgetfulness.
You'll still suffer, but they will kinda blunt your mind, so you'll be less vocal about it so other people don't need to be annoyed by you expressing the suffering you are experiencing.
Lose your health insurance? That's your fault. Suffer the intense withdrawals, but please still shut up about your suffering.
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Live audio of the US Supreme Court: oral arguments to decide if Trump is eligible to run for president (www.supremecourt.gov)
Video footage reveals ‘Kill the Jews’ remark used to explain police intervention made by pro-Israel counterprotester in provocation (huntnewsnu.com)
Footage taken late Friday night of a tense confrontation between pro-Palestine demonstrators and pro-Israel counter-protesters at the encampment revealed it was a pro-Israel student demonstrator who said “Kill the Jews,” asking the pro-Palestine demonstrators “anybody on board; anybody on board?”...
US Senate advances $95 bln Ukraine, Israel aid bill after failed border deal (www.reuters.com)
A $95.34 billion bill that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the U.S. Senate on Thursday after Republicans blocked compromise legislation that included a long-sought overhaul of immigration policy....
The War Is Shifting Europe’s Politics Away From Israel (www.nytimes.com)
In Europe, long a vital source of support for Israel, the political center of gravity is moving away from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government....
US trying to close 'gap' between Israel's intent and resulting Gaza death toll: Blinken (abcnews.go.com)
Students Storm Out Of Jerry Seinfeld's Commencement Speech At Duke (nz.news.yahoo.com)
Graduates carrying Palestinian flags left the stadium as the comic was being introduced. Duke University’s commencement saw a minor disruption when students protesting the war in Gaza walked out before Jerry Seinfeld spoke....
Were all playing Fallout games again. Does the franchise have a "starting the game" problem?
I have memories of FO3 being amazing, but when I try to start a second playthrough, it just feels like a slog and it doesn't pull me back into the groove....
Defeated CEOs are now conceding hybrid working is here to stay (fortune.com)
300+ Arrested in Police Raids on Columbia & CCNY to Clear Gaza Encampments (www.democracynow.org)
EXCLUSIVE: “You Have Been Warned”: Republican Senators Threaten the ICC Prosecutor over Possible Israel Arrest Warrants (zeteo.com)
A group of influential Republican senators has sent a letter to International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan, warning him not to issue international arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials, and threatening him with “severe sanctions” if he does so....
Ordered back to the office, top tech talent left instead, study finds (www.washingtonpost.com)
Without paywall: archive.ph/0KvTq
Biden administration set to greenlight $18 billion sale of F-15 fighter jets to Israel (edition.cnn.com)
Payday 3 Beta review
I just got access to the beta....
Kim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris at White House to talk criminal justice reform (www.cnn.com)
I'm tired, as an older Gen Z. I'm over it.
I get it, ok? Gen Z’s reputation isn’t great. Many people see us as lazy, unmotivated, and broken....
Viral kids creator Ms. Rachel says she experienced bullying after fundraising for children in Gaza (www.nbcnews.com)
One month after launch, Star Wars Battlefront is below 100 players (www.pcgamesn.com)
U.S. military has shot down Iranian drones (www.nbcnews.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/14262290...
Memo to Joe: Fight a Climate Election (billmckibben.substack.com)
‘It's Important to Celebrate Your Accomplishments,' Says Woman Looking for Any Excuse to Buy a Cheesecake (reductress.com)
Is there any real benefit to getting mentally diagnosed?
Title, basically. I know I have issues, but I couldn’t say if it’s depression, ADD, or just general problems. Is the only reason to have a diagnosis so you know what to work on, or are there other benefits such as easier access to therapy?...