metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
See my last post [#499], OK?Who was it that read Zelensky the riot act once he got elected?
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See my last post [#499], OK?Who was it that read Zelensky the riot act once he got elected?
What does Zelinsky's t-shirt have to do with anything?See my last post [#499], OK?
"George Bush believed that 9/11 happened because "they hate us for our freedom." That perfectly illustrates the utterly clueless mindsets of America's leadership and policymakers. This is why, whenever a politician or government official makes a statement about an event or the state of the world, it should be taken with a grain of salt."Our involvement in the useless wars in the ME has to do with our devotion to Europe. America doesn't need oil from the Middle East, as America is a major producer and there are also significant sources of oil elsewhere in the world. But Europe does need the oil, and that's why we're involved.
The key position to remember when looking at the US government is that, (1) they never initiate any hostilities on their own and (2) every military action we've taken has been totally selfless on our part, where it's all about saving the world with no thought of reward or benefit for us.
George Bush believed that 9/11 happened because "they hate us for our freedom." That perfectly illustrates the utterly clueless mindsets of America's leadership and policymakers. This is why, whenever a politician or government official makes a statement about an event or the state of the world, it should be taken with a grain of salt.
Well, I didn't say this - you did, whatever it means.But therefore is all equal as evil and wrong and we should don't anything in all cases as it is all equally evil and wrong.
But that's my point entirely - we ARE shrugging our shoulders at such crimes in some countries (Ethiopia for example, Rwanda for example). People TODAY are being murdered with knives and machetes in Ethiopia but oh well, I guess.My position is based upon the Ukranian people themselves. Not their government, not our government. Even if the support has some ulterior motives behind it, if it helps stop the rape, torture, abduction, trafficking, murder, etc. of children, then I'm for it.
One would have to be a ghoulish sociopath to shrug their shoulders at such crimes.
But that's my point entirely - we ARE shrugging our shoulders at such crimes in some countries (Ethiopia for example, Rwanda for example). People TODAY are being murdered with knives and machetes in Ethiopia but oh well, I guess.
I don't recall saying "Oh well, I guess", but okay. If there were any ongoing effort to support them, I would support it as well.But that's my point entirely - we ARE shrugging our shoulders at such crimes in some countries (Ethiopia for example, Rwanda for example). People TODAY are being murdered with knives and machetes in Ethiopia but oh well, I guess.
It was not just his t-shirt that was being referenced, so it's obvious you didn't read the rest of the article. Why would you do this?What does Zelinsky's t-shirt have to do with anything?
We don't hear much about the atrocities taking place in Yemen for the last 7 years, the millions of people starving, the bombing, because the mainstream media for the most part ignores them, they get no where near the coverage and outrage that a white Christian nation gets.I don't recall saying "Oh well, I guess", but okay. If there were any ongoing effort to support them, I would support it as well.
But to suggest that I should be cool and comfortable with children being tortured, raped, murdered, abducted, trafficked, etc. just because other victims in the world aren't receiving support is some sick, ****ed up logic.
And the nonmain-stream media does? Which?We don't hear much about the atrocities taking place in Yemen for the last 7 years, the millions of people starving, the bombing, because the mainstream media for the most part ignores them, they get no where near the coverage and outrage that a white Christian nation gets.
I oppose crimes against children regardless of where they occur, regardless of how biased the media is or how corrupt governments are.We don't hear much about the atrocities taking place in Yemen for the last 7 years, the millions of people starving, the bombing, because the mainstream media for the most part ignores them, they get no where near the coverage and outrage that a white Christian nation gets.
That's why you never mention anything about the children in Yemen.
The Greyzone for oneAnd the nonmain-stream media does? Which?
BTW, I do fully agree with you that there's only scant coverage at best with the American media especially, which is why I also get some of my news from more international sources daily.
That's 'cause you're a swell guy, or so you keep telling us.I oppose crimes against children regardless of where they occur, regardless of how biased the media is or how corrupt governments are.
Thanks, and I'm gonna check it out.The Greyzone for one
How many dead Yemenis does it take to equal one Washington Post contributor?
How many dead Yemenis does it take to equal one Washington Post contributor? - The Grayzone
Not really. I'm just not a sociopath. Nor do I invent moral ambiguity where there is none just to mindlessly toe some ideological line.That's 'cause you're a swell guy, or so you keep telling us.
the mainstream media and academia suppresses what they don't want us to know:
‘Rigorous’ Maidan massacre exposé suppressed by top academic journal
Katchanovski told The Grayzone. “Many scholars are afraid to conduct evidence-based research that runs contrary to established Western narratives on Maidan, the Russia-Ukraine war, and other issues related to the conflicts in Ukraine Kiev following the 2014 coup.”
'Rigorous' Maidan massacre exposé suppressed by top academic journal - The Grayzone
That's quite a blanket conspiracy theory.the mainstream media and academia suppresses what they don't want us to know:
Which is why I never said or implied that you or anyone else should be cool and comfortable with children being tortured. My anger is toward media and politicians.I don't recall saying "Oh well, I guess", but okay. If there were any ongoing effort to support them, I would support it as well.
But to suggest that I should be cool and comfortable with children being tortured, raped, murdered, abducted, trafficked, etc. just because other victims in the world aren't receiving support is some sick, ****ed up logic.
Which is why I never said or implied that you or anyone else should be cool and comfortable with children being tortured. My anger is toward media and politicians.