halykthered

I wish I could be that cozy

The situations in Palestine and Ukraine are markedly different.

Ukraine has received immense support from Western nations since the start of the Russian invasion, i.e., in support of the defense of Ukraine. The democractic party has been in power since the beginning of that conflict as well.

Western nations have been giving support to the standing army of the defending nation, who are facing a professional army.

Palestine has been under seige from the beneficiary of Western support, i.e., in support of the offense of Palestine.

Western nations have given support to the standing army of the offensive nation, who are facing an insurgency who lack the personnel, training, and support systems of a modern professional army.

The civilian death counts in Palestine have been staggering. Over 44,000 civilians have been killed in Palestine in a little over a year. In Ukraine, over 11,000 civillians have been killed, despite the Russian invasion occuring in February of 2022, 2 years and 9 months ago.

The distinctions between the two situations are apparent, which is why people are being more vocal about Palestine.

I would say nothing about either of the conflicts has been convenient for most people, but both matters are important, albeit for different reasons.

Also, on a personal note, ilk? I didn't realize we were in the Hog's Head.

Putting the word genocide in quotes like that seems dismissive of the plight of Palestinians.

Perhaps the stone is cursed. All the employees were former guests, going back to before the first structure around the stone.

Hand tight, then torque wrench, 7-inch pounds.

First they wear diapers, now trash.

Sure thing, bud. Whatever you need to tell yourself to justify voting for genocidal candidates. You'll always have directly thrown your support to a genocide, and you'll never be clean again.

Based on nothing, got it.

Like I said, impasse. I can't keep you from drawing conclusions anymore than you can keep me from drawing conclusions about you and your support of genocide.

I think it's the spirit of your comment.

It's almost in the same vein as someone going to a magic show and loudly proclaiming that magic isn't real and it's all stagecraft.

I'd say your comment wasn't exactly required, we all know it's just stories. But it's also an open forum and you're free to comment all you like. If it's any consolation, I didn't downvote you.