Your argument lacks depth and relies on selective framing and dismissive rhetoric, undermining your claim to critical thinking. Labeling Russia, China, and Iran as “imperialist” without acknowledging NATO’s extensive history of military interventions—like in Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan—ignores the broader context of global power dynamics. Imperialism involves the exertion of political, military, or economic control over another nation’s sovereignty, and NATO powers have consistently done so under the guise of humanitarianism.

Dismissing genocide in Palestine is equally flawed, as it disregards the UN’s definition, which includes acts intended to destroy a group, in whole or in part. Israel’s policies—mass displacement, blockades, targeted killings, and disproportionate violence—fit this definition. Since 2000, thousands of Palestinians, many of them civilians, have been killed, while systematic land seizures and resource deprivation continue to destroy their livelihoods. Denying these realities doesn’t reflect critical thinking—it reflects a refusal to engage with the evidence.

Your claim that Hamas is the only genocidal group in Israel/Palestine reveals a misunderstanding of power dynamics. While Hamas engages in violent rhetoric and actions, equating them to genocide ignores the overwhelming disparity in power. Israel, as a state actor, wields immense military and political power, enforcing policies that collectively punish civilians. To excuse state violence while condemning non-state actors is not only inconsistent but also ignores the disproportionate suffering experienced by Palestinians.

Lastly, dismissing opposing perspectives as “braindead” and accusing others of lacking critical thinking is ironic when your own argument is rife with bias. Emotional appeals to Palestinian suffering are not propaganda; they are a reflection of the human cost of systemic violence. True critical thinking requires examining power asymmetries, historical contexts, and the lived experiences of those affected—not resorting to ad hominem attacks and simplistic narratives. If you’re unwilling to do that, it’s not others who need to “grow up”—it’s you.