This is a comic in technical terms, but also political propaganda. I am not sure this type of content belongs in this community, regardless of which “side” the comic defends or attacks.
Yeah, It’s not even a real Comic I’d argue. Probably best to just remove it.
So the mods will remove it, and ban the troll? Right?
You sure enjoy going around lemmy.world harrassing me.
I am engaging you in discussion - you are a prolific poster.
Calling people trolls and making up lies about them is not engaging in discussion.
Then rather than screaming “genocide” and nothing else, debate the questions I have raised to you.
This is not the comment chain to have this discussion. Goodbye.
Because Comic strips have always been known for their political neutrality.
There’s quite a story being told in a single image. Such as the form of the blood on his boot.
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Chewed on the no politics at the Olympics comment for myself and I think where I landed was that the Olympics should be apolitical. I do think these countries should be punished for their actions, however, with the number and types of international destabilizing events increasing, I think this is a quick win for international cooperation. Something all humans can get behind. Doping obviously should be punished, but that’s an athletic issue.
Obviously the precedent of excluding countries has been set, so there’d be vitriolic pushback, but I think it would be worth it to have one majorly public institution (read: in popular awareness) that doesn’t judge, it just lets athletes compete.
Thoughts?
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Many israelis are American nationalists and America provides israel the funds for their gear. There have even been pictures of American-israeli soldiers proudly wearing their American uniform in Gaza.
There appears to be a lot of cognitive dissonance when it comes to US complicity in the Genocide.
When it comes to any Houthi or Hezbollah topic invoking Iran is fine but the people funding israel can’t be named?
Could you clarify what you mean by “many Israelis are American nationalists”.
What is a nationalist to you, in this context?
You made a pretty big claim here about American military uniforms being worn in Gaza.
What is your source?
Literal pictures and videos of IDF soldiers wearing their American uniform. I have posted them a few months back if you’re willing to dig through my post history you’ll find them.
So your answer to my ask for your source is “look it up yourself”?
Here you go just this once I opened google for you and typed in words. Now you will change your mind right? https://x.com/QudsNen/status/1763579470676414467
No, because a soldier wearing a patch is not the same as a soldier wearing the uniform which was what you said.
You’re conflating two things here, the twitter account claims something stronger.
And there it is another goalpost moved.
The “Am Yisrael Chai” , project has raised $1.5 million to buy 4,000 tactical helmets, and 25,000 pieces of clothingincluding tactical uniforms, fireproof overalls, and winter gear, and is literally saving lives
Surely now you concede
“These two things are both bad and are therefore equivalent” is my least favourite human logical fallacy
Both Russia and israel are committing war crimes and therefore should both be banned from the Olympics.
What happened to all the liberals asking for Russia to be banned when they were committing war crimes?
Is it okay when israel does it?
Which US soldiers are competing in the Paris Olympics?
Many israelis are Americans who are not born there.
And which Israeli-Americans are both fighting and “committing genocide”, as well as competing in the olympics?
Heres an easy to use link if you want to reference something
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics
Probably in reference to the athletes that have personally signed bombs dropped on Gaza. Although that one is a Ukrainian man competing for Israel.
Generally Israel shouldnt be allowed to compete officially the same as Russia. This is how politics works, the atrocities a state commits, should be expected to have consequences that affect their citizens. Not always fair, but thats how the world works.
Israel-Palestine is not the same situation as Russia-Ukraine.
I agree its not exactly “the same” but that doesnt matter. There are indisputable massive violations of human rights and tons of warcrimes currently being commited. Thats plenty reason to exclude a country. Along those lines the active slavery nations US and China should be stripped of their flags and colors but we all know the powers that be wont allow that.
what??? 😆
Q: Which [nationality 1] [role] are [verb] in the [event]?
A: Many [nationality 2] are [nationality 1] who are not born there.
Q: Which British sailors are participating in the Boston Marathon?
A: Many Australians are British who are not born there.
Many Americans in Palestine are Americans who are not born in Palestine
Any country with leadership that commits war crimes should not be allowed to compete. Israel, the US, China, doesn’t matter who. Also, any soldier working for a foreign army that is well known for committing atrocities should absolutely not be allowed to compete.
Make it easy.
I get what the meme is saying, but IMO it’s not executed as clearly and well as it could’ve been.
Yep. But we were making a big deal out of Russia doing it so pot meet kettle.
Letting israel participate is a stunning display of hypocrisy to the world.