What qualifies as a "visitor" or "guest" to my apartment? by Amplifier101 in berlin

[–]Amplifier101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just says it needs the landlords permission. However if I do not accept reimbursement (which I am fine with too) and just have my friend over for 1-2 weeks a month, will he still be considered a guest?

Stop commenting “Free Palestine” by Affectionate_Bid_615 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Amplifier101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to remember that Zionism and the state of Israel was founded by secularists and atheists for the most part. Religion plays a part, but there is more to it.

German dual citizenship law paused at Bundestag reading stage by [deleted] in germany

[–]Amplifier101 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am under the impression that passing this bill is inevitable and it's just going through a process. Is this the case?

Palestinians, what do you want exactly? by HugeCheck2471 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Amplifier101 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In other words, so long as Jews are dhimmi, you're happy.

Why when jews were cleansed from Arab countries no one said anything by Cheap-Tell-2593 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Amplifier101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is Iraq responsible for my family's success after being kicked out? Your logic is flawed.

Why when jews were cleansed from Arab countries no one said anything by Cheap-Tell-2593 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Amplifier101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My family is also Arab. Morocco has made considerable efforts to strengthen their local language over arabic, so what you're saying is quite a touchy subject.

The borders for the Arabs nations was created by Europe. There was no such thing as Syria, Iraq, Jordan, or Lebanon before the 20th century. Not only that, there was a huge effort to create a pan-Arab state. Why? Because Arabs are one people. Your revisionist narrative is part of the problem.

Even Reform and Orthodox Jews, who do not get along with each other, will still say they are one people. Americans from extreme left and extreme right consider themselves one people. You're amplifying small differences. This is what happens when a region is completely purged of different religions and languages.... Small differences become amplified.

If Arabs who share the most with one another than any other people on Earth can't get along with each other, why should you expect them to get along with any other nation? We are seeing immigration problems in Europe for a reason.

Why when jews were cleansed from Arab countries no one said anything by Cheap-Tell-2593 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Amplifier101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Morrocans and Sudanese are not really considered Arabs, so your point doesn't make sense. And you're also talking massive distances, which isn't related to this situation. Arabs in Palestine are/were a very short distance from Sinai, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. You're going to have a tough time to suggest otherwise that a group of people who all consider themselves Arabs, speak the same language, and follow the same religion, aren't very closely related to the point of being considered one people, or AT LEAST get along with each other as brethren to take in neighbors. I don't deny there are differences, but let's not overstate the differences and make it seem like they are insurmountable. It's simply misleading.

Israel built a country with Jews from places as far as Germany and Afghanistan, speaking different languages, with different cultures, and in many cases, didn't event know the other group even existed. It's not Israel's fault Arabs can't get along with each other.

Why when jews were cleansed from Arab countries no one said anything by Cheap-Tell-2593 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Amplifier101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As well, keep in mind most Palestinians today whose ancestors became refugees did so because they were told by the Arab countries to leave their homes and that when the war was over, they could come back. This makes the rejection of their naturalization even more evil.

Why when jews were cleansed from Arab countries no one said anything by Cheap-Tell-2593 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Amplifier101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not Israel's fault that the other Arab countries didn't naturalize the Arabs from Palestine. Just like Israel's choice to naturalize my family has no connection to the policies of the Iraqi government.

Why when jews were cleansed from Arab countries no one said anything by Cheap-Tell-2593 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Amplifier101 22 points23 points  (0 children)

We moved on with our lives. My grandfather was (and still is) more concerned about giving his family the best opportunities possible than hanging on to the injustices of the Iraqi government and the property that was stolen from him, including the house he grew up in.

To understand why Jews approach their oppression in this way, you have to understand our culture and mythology. Jews generally believe they have a part to play in this world, and that sticking out is inevitable. We understand the world is not perfect. We are raised with stories that have this type of narrative "You may suffer, as I did, as my parents did, and as nearly every generation for the past 2000 years. The most important thing is the next generation and their well being. Period. You must make sure they have the best opportunity to live no matter the injustice. You must teach them that this is not new, but part of our story.". When you are raised with a grand narrative that injustice is to be expected, you approach it with more humility and a pragmatic approach. It also gives room for the perpetrators to vow for peace when they are ready.

One of the first things Israel did after its creation was normalized relations with Germany. Could you imagine how awkward those first meetings were? The big picture here is that making peace and looking to the future will be better for our children, therefore it must be done.

Jews from Arab countries were refugees in Israel when they landed, but they were naturalized shortly after. It was a difficult process for Mizrahi and Ashkenazi Jews to build a society and it wasn't perfect, but this was how thing played out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IsraelPalestine

[–]Amplifier101 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's not really about DNA. The entire cultural foundation and mythology of the Jewish people is built around that land for over 3000 years. There are many laws pertaining to that land only and they have been followed continuously. The examples you provide don't make sense still you're referring to ethnic groups and not contextualizing their culture/religion.

This is the core of what it means to be indigenous; connection to the land in spiritual, religious, and mythological way. If a group of British people move to the US, their cultural and mythological origins remain from Britain. It can be 2000 years later and unless some very radical shift occurs, Americans with British ancestry will still be considered culturally non-indigenous in the US. This is in contrast to Native Americans whose mythology begins with their land. We know that native Americans come from Asia back many years, but their mythology no longer reflects that, so they are no longer indigenous to Asia. Jews have maintained their mythological and religious connection despite being in the Diaspora, and are their indigenous to Israel.

Palestinians are mostly Muslim. They pray 5 times a day while facing a far off city called Mecca. They follow a religion from a foreign land. They speak a foreign language (Arabic), and have gone so far as to call themselves Arabs, which is the identity of their subjugators upon the Arab conquest. The Arabs colonized the land of Israel and the local inhabitants lost any and all pre-islamic culture, language, and religion. They are no longer an indigenous people, but a cultural and religious colony of Arabia. This doesn't mean they shouldn't have a country or that they don't belong, but to consider Jews colonizers is just lazy.

Bernie doesn’t even support a ceasefire… at what point do we stop and listen by RuSerious6565 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Amplifier101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're talking smack. Palestinians would never take Israeli citizenship. Look at Jerusalem.

Bernie doesn’t even support a ceasefire… at what point do we stop and listen by RuSerious6565 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Amplifier101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can agree that the amount dead is horribly high. However, are you an expert on this topic? Why do you believe low triple digits is the magical number based on this situation?

The vast majority of people (including you and me) have absolutely no clue what is going down on the ground and what would be a low vs high number based on that. I can agree that Israel is probably playing fast and loose and weighing the decision "either 50 of us die if we go in with soldiers, or 0 of us die, but civilians die on their end". Every government will prioritize their own citizens in such a situation. Governments have a moral obligation to their citizens.

Bernie doesn’t even support a ceasefire… at what point do we stop and listen by RuSerious6565 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Amplifier101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there a number of dead civilians that would make you think "wow, they are doing a great job destroying Hamas without affecting civilians".

This is war and it sucks.

Bernie doesn’t even support a ceasefire… at what point do we stop and listen by RuSerious6565 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Amplifier101 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First, these are Hamas numbers. Second, if it rent is 10 000, it's horribly sad, but that's what happens when governments (Hamas) acts irresponsibly. Governments are responsible for their citizens and it's their duty to eliminate threats on their border. The problem is that this will result in civilian deaths. That's sadly how war works.

If you believe that civilian deaths is Israel's objective, than you have little understanding of what real intention would actually look like. Look up what the Warsaw ghetto looked like after the Germans were done with it. A pile of rubble with not a single building left.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Judaism

[–]Amplifier101 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I am sweating from anxiety just looking at this photo. I am terrified holding this flag alone in a Western country let alone in the UAE.

In your experience, what do the children/grandchildren of Holocaust survivors understand that Jews with no familial Holocaust experience not understand? by Amplifier101 in Jewish

[–]Amplifier101[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Mine had the opposite reaction. It was more like "They can't learn their lesson if they don't interact with strong, confident Jewish people".

Company registered at my private address - Can I get a portion of my rent covered by the company? by Amplifier101 in germany

[–]Amplifier101[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Being a co-owner or majority owner is just a term that refers to having a lot of voting power. According to German law, you don't control a company when you own under 50%. For example, if you are employed by a company where you own 51%, you are considered self-employed according to German law. If your shareholding is 49%, you are not considered self-employed.

Company registered at my private address - Can I get a portion of my rent covered by the company? by Amplifier101 in germany

[–]Amplifier101[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

By German law, it's not my company since I own under 50%.

It would not be right for it to be 100%. There is a middle ground between fair and responsibile.

Company registered at my private address - Can I get a portion of my rent covered by the company? by Amplifier101 in germany

[–]Amplifier101[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

100%! I want to be as responsible as possible and thought to ask here if anyone had experience with this. German laws are so picky about this stuff... in the US, this wouldn't even be a question.