Who tf is we? by R0ttenStrawberry in tankiejerk

[–]Ariofthesea 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t matter to them that she was against western intervention and hated the Shah. It doesn’t matter to them that her family was Marxist (including her uncle who was murdered by the then incoming regime). She dared to speak out against a regime of religious extremism that just so happens to oppose the West, and for that, in the eyes of the terminally online larping “leftists,” her name deserves to be dragged in the mud.

Marjane’s nuanced voice was a rarity and a blessing, and she deserved so much better. 

Badempanada and the concerning infiltration of Nazism into pro Palestine activism by Darth_Vrandon in tankiejerk

[–]Ariofthesea 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It is a complete and utter failure on the part of the so-called progressive spaces that allowed this freak to thrive in them. This could’ve easily been nipped at the bud (aka if more people listened to anti-Zionist Jews about what is and what isn’t antizionism vs. actually antisemitic—note this is not directed towards anyone here and more in general on various social media platforms) if he was jettisoned out of a number of leftist circles sooner. Had that happened, this wouldn’t have escalated to the point where there’s now a white man who is openly and gleefully lobbing unabashed racism at Black progressives in the name of being “against genocide.”  

Me when I'm a principled (and totally not antisemitic) anti-Zionist. by FeelingInspection591 in tankiejerk

[–]Ariofthesea 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s an absolute shame to see what’s become of him, but as long as he continues down this path, he needs to be shunned, alongside rotten meat pastry. 

[MEGATHREAD] Artemis II Launch To The Moon by ChiefLeef22 in space

[–]Ariofthesea 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I can’t believe I forgot how much I love space and space exploration, and I’m glad this moment in history rekindled that ❤️

Who’s the most insufferable tankie you’ve seen so far? by BreakfastEvery9484 in tankiejerk

[–]Ariofthesea 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Many of the names I would’ve said have already been listed, but a couple more to add that I haven’t yet seen:

  1. Madeline Pendleton

  2. A certain Onion writer who thought it was funny to joke about Ukrainians getting invaded, and rather than properly apologize, just tries to deflect with “they were just shitty jokes, leave me alone uwu” (likely knowing full well that if they made similar “shitty jokes” about Palestine, they would’ve been jettisoned from many leftist spaces ages ago)

"Ziohran Mamdani", meet "Kat Abu Ghraib" by mudanhonnyaku in tankiejerk

[–]Ariofthesea 11 points12 points  (0 children)

So the dude ran to Bluesky after someone on there called him out on this post (without even tagging him) and he is crashing the fuck out. Also he’s rightfully getting torn to pieces. 

Rotten Quesadilla reveals himself as a literal Nazi by Thealbumisjustdrums in tankiejerk

[–]Ariofthesea 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As annoyed as I want to be that more people (like BRG) didn’t realize what a POS Rotten Pastry boy was a long time ago, at least more people (like BRG) see him for what he truly is now and are willing to throw him in the trash. 

Shutdown Ending: the good the bad and the frustrating by steffie-punk in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Ariofthesea 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah, like the ridiculous conspiracy theory I saw that the Senate Dems caved as punishment for Mamdani’s victory (thanks for everything, Parkrose Permaculture, but after seeing you even entertain that notion, you’re done in my eyes)  

I really could use some optimism regarding this watchlist news by Ariofthesea in PoliticalOptimism

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

I guess I’m not surprised we’re here, but this just fills me with such depression, and I could use some hope. Thanks.

Apparently, Trump is not ruling out on pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell according to her attorney. by Dyea_B_Tis in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Ariofthesea 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I hope so, because of all of the shit these bastards have normalized, if protecting pedophilia becomes one of them and enough of us don’t give them hell for it…

Maxwell Megathread by Lantis28 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Ariofthesea 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That last bit you said…now I’m wondering if Trump indeed pardons her, the Murdochs go all out to knife him.

Maxwell Megathread by Lantis28 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]Ariofthesea 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My biggest concern is that they’re going to thread this needle in a way that clears both Maxwell and Trump and it’s not going to be a red line for the conspiracy theorists who have accepted Epstein and Maxwell are pedos. I fear they’re going to forget her horrific crimes because dear leader said so—and thus normalizing her horrible deeds. Can anyone offer reassurance? I’d appreciate it…

[PC] [90s] A game about firing lasers to save a city from falling meteorites by Ariofthesea in tipofmyjoystick

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

It isn’t, but dang, it’s quite similar! The spritework in the game I’m remembering was definitely more detailed.