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In reply to the discussion: Ships from Turkey with humanitarian aid for Gaza denied right to sail, flags removed [View all]malthaussen
(17,242 posts)15. My impression is that authoritarians all over are tired of trying to look good.
They want to do their thing in the full light of day, and not have to waste time and energy trying to look like they're not so bad. It just seems like overt brutality is the thing today, and the victims can't do much but get toothless "resolutions" and lip-service from the UN or any State actor.
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Ships from Turkey with humanitarian aid for Gaza denied right to sail, flags removed [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Apr 27
OP
This group is a bit more than humanitarian aid group. Part of Free Gaza Movement with history of stirring up provocation
LeftInTX
Apr 27
#2
They have been over there numerous times and it has not gone well. They know Israel will attack it.
LeftInTX
Apr 28
#11
Are you familiar with Code Pink? They're behind it. They are not a humanitarian organization.
LeftInTX
Apr 28
#20
Absolutely. That's what I keep pointing out. Both ides are at fault but if Hamas accepted a cease-fire we could
SharonAnn
Apr 27
#8
Iran could end it if it told Hamas to end it. Russia could end it if it told Iran to end it.
LiberalArkie
Apr 28
#18
My impression is that authoritarians all over are tired of trying to look good.
malthaussen
Apr 28
#15
Let me get this straight. Over a million people have been forced from their homes to move to a "safe" zone while
TeamProg
Apr 28
#16
Netanyahu said all Gazans are Hamas early in the war. Said he would eliminate all of Hamas.
LiberalArkie
Apr 28
#19
Palestinian nationalism is about 100 years old, their ancestors came from the Arabian Peninsula via Syria, Egypt, etc.
Mosby
May 1
#37