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Comment Re:Turnkey totalitarianism (Score 1) 249

So far as I can tell, any civilians being killed in Gaza are, indeed, war crimes

This is my view as well.

the war crimes responsibility is entirely with Hamas.

I don't agree with "entirely". IDF is not doing enough to minimize civilian casualties. For example, blockade of delivery of humanitarian aid and ongoing famine in Gaza is fully on IDF. Another example is using kill zones, where IDF indiscriminately kills anyone moving. In such zones there isn't even an attempt to minimize civilian casualties, which is never OK.

Comment Re:Turnkey totalitarianism (Score 1) 249

I read it, and don't find that response credible. Apparently there were 3 strikes on the convoy, where multiple times survivors got into remaining cars. Apparently IDF was informed in advance and approved convoy's route and cargo and were contacted again shortly after initial strike. That makes accident a lot less likely. I see it as deliberate targeting.

Comment Re:Turnkey totalitarianism (Score 1) 249

But you don't, and won't - ever - talk about that, will you?

I absolutely will. Palestinians elected terrorist government that committed multiple war crimes and have a publicly stated goal of eradicating Israel. Israel is entitled to defend itself by retaliating proportionally. A lot of what happening right now in Gaza is well-deserved "find out" phase.

None of this changes the fact that IDF is also committing war crimes. Unless your view that there is no civilians in Palestine.

Comment Re:This is just sad and funny at the same time (Score 0) 249

What about the October 7th attacks made Cancel Culture less of Left Wing thing?

October 7 was used as an excuse to conflate any criticism of Israel as antisemitism and call for censorship. For example, Ben Shapiro and DailyWire fired Candice Owens for criticizing Israel and US funding of IDF. The same Ben Shapiro that was famous for "Facts Don't Care About Your Feelings". Apparently, "yours" in his statement was not self-inclusive. Similarly, Dave Rubin cheered for EU laws banning pro-Palestine protests. These people were prominent in conservative circles for advocacy of free speech and opposition to Left's cancel culture only to perpetuate the same from the right.

Comment Re:I'd put that proudly in my resume if I were the (Score 2) 249

Principles is a luxury belief that you can afford due to excess merit.

I am not trying to bash you, and not trying to be overly cynical. I also try to follow my principles and have suffered (in lost opportunities) as a consequence. However, there is a limit to what I am able to achieve, as 'have nothing' is not option available to me as there are others that depend on my earnings.

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