ristlane

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by ristlane 3y ago
The end result isn’t actually up to the Palestinian people because their power is limited. They have the freedom to make choices within limits. I recommend optimizing for prosperity in the presence of Israel. That would be a very good choi
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by ristlane 3y ago
The West Bank settlements are illegal. It’s happening because of capitalism and the extreme power imbalance. I don’t think those settlements are a Zionist thing. If we had a sovereign nation of Palestine, there wouldn’t be settlements in th
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by ristlane 3y ago
No, it’s exactly what I’d expect. It’s not what I want to see, but it’s happening.
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by ristlane 3y ago
I don’t think you’re claiming that when MLK said “direct action”, he meant things like launching missiles, killing & raping, etc. I don’t think you believe that.
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by ristlane 3y ago
To be clear, you mean the entire nation of Israel, correct?
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by ristlane 3y ago
I don’t believe that the IDF wants to kill Gazan civilians.
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by ristlane 3y ago
If Hamas were entrenched under an Israeli school or hospital, the civilians would vacate the area so the IDF could take care of it. In Gaza, Hamas may be preventing civilians from leaving (but I’m not there to verify). It would help to have
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by ristlane 3y ago
Hamas is hiding among civilians. I don’t want innocent people to be hurt, but their use of human shields is simply the standard playbook in this type of warfare. Hamas rationally wants Gazan civilians to be nearby and indistinguishable from
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by ristlane 3y ago
I’m very pro-Palestinian. That’s yet another reason why I want Hamas gone. There’s no chance for social justice while terrorists are running the show.
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by ristlane 3y ago
Nobody wins in a conflict like this. If Hamas is defeated, and their successors don’t launch missiles at Israel, then there will be peace. Judging by past examples, those who strive peacefully for social justice have been the most successfu
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by ristlane 3y ago
If Hamas wanted peace, they could have it. They don’t. They want to kill the Jews.
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by ristlane 3y ago
For what it's worth, Genesis doesn't specifically mention eating meat until after the fall. Genesis 1 says "I have given you every plant yielding seed ... and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.&q
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by ristlane 3y ago
It was a disaster for the church and for humanity. Ireland used to be the most Catholic nation in the world; not anymore. Their faith was obliterated by the sex abuse scandal.
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by ristlane 3y ago
I can’t speak to other religions, but Jesus did not speak against the state, or against statehood as such. Meanwhile the Catholic Church is the largest charitable organization in the world, despite all of its problems due to consisting of d
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by ristlane 4y ago
> I must express my strong disagreement and dislike towards a certain group of people who follow Judaism. This is their launch version of supposedly 'refusing' to say "I hate Jews" in a socially-acceptable manner. Bu
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by ristlane 4y ago
The article notably does not use the word 'fetus' - only 'embryo' is used. That's one technique to avoid addressing the strongest pro-life arguments. Intellectual honesty demands that we address the strongest versio
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by ristlane 4y ago
I like to be challenging and hopeful.
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by ristlane 4y ago
It's entirely possible to have rewarding & meaningful interactions with narcissistic people. Here's my process. First, realize you're not so much better. Don't expect too much. Next, don't insult them. Be aware
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by ristlane 6y ago
This is a legitimate question. Has our sexuality changed in recent decades (in aggregate), or are we just more open about our differences which were always present?
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by ristlane 6y ago
Not sure why you're being downvoted. You're right that human sexuality is nowhere near as clear cut as blonde/brown hair, or spotted fur on animals. Still, that doesn't mean genetics do not play a role in determining hum