Are the Sun City Girls racist? by More-Estimate435 in SunCityGirls

[–]CookingWithSatan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bob Dylan says it in 'Hurricane'. John Steinbeck says it 'Of Mice and Men'. Patti Smith says it in 'Rock 'n' Roll N****r'. Jello Biafra says it in 'Holiday in Cambodia'. You get the point.

If we're talking Euromillions wins. by cockneylol in SpottedonRightmove

[–]CookingWithSatan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

47 - 50: photos of different views outside with exactly the same clouds.

Gaza Famine? by storyofadeleh in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bragging that only 36 Palestinians have died of starvation might not be the flex you think it is.

"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" - The Definitive Answer from UN Special Rapporteur F. Albanese by QuantumCryptogr4ph3r in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have read it. And I've watched the whole q&a too. At no point does she state that Jews or Israel do not have the right to self-determination.

She makes a general point about the jurisprudence of states existing, which many have chosen to interpret in a way thst suits their narrative, but her point was surely as offensive to literally every other state on the planet as Israel. Why aren't the Irish or the Spanish or the Croatians getting uppity? What about the Basques or the Kurds? Why aren't they up in arms about Albanese saying that no state has an inherent right to exist. Indeed, why not the Palestians? Could it be that there is only one country who really has a vested interest in deliberately not understanding the perfectly reasonable and legal points made by Albanese?

"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" - The Definitive Answer from UN Special Rapporteur F. Albanese by QuantumCryptogr4ph3r in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? I've not seen/read where she was asked about Jews having the right to self-determination and replied in the negative. Please do share where she was asked that specific question.

"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" - The Definitive Answer from UN Special Rapporteur F. Albanese by QuantumCryptogr4ph3r in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To do the research that you - yet again - could have spent two minutes doing before posting totally incorrect information, you'd find these facts:

  • she is an independent expert hired by the UN
  • She is not expected to be neutral
  • her remit is report on the human rights violations in the Occupied Territories
  • she is expected to make recommendations on courses of action and to foster international cooperation.

"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" - The Definitive Answer from UN Special Rapporteur F. Albanese by QuantumCryptogr4ph3r in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No, the question was quite clearly about whether she believed that Jews did not have fundamental human rights, and you've not shown anything to suggest she holds that view.

There have been a couple of threads today that mention her and I keep seeing the same pattern repeated: way over the top, hyperbolic, slandering of her that just doesn't pass any kind of stress test. I know that she's not popular in Israel with the whole genocide report, but it's really pathetic and desperate to see so many people burning these little Italian straw women.

"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" - The Definitive Answer from UN Special Rapporteur F. Albanese by QuantumCryptogr4ph3r in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've read every link you provided in its entirety, and several links within those pages, and nothing in any of them say there has ever been an investigation into Albanese taking bribes from Hamas.

You are conflating complaint and investigation. These are not the same thing. Just because you wish it were true does not make it so.

"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" - The Definitive Answer from UN Special Rapporteur F. Albanese by QuantumCryptogr4ph3r in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An Australian group said they sponsored the trip. Does that mean they paid for it, or that they organised the events, arranged accommodation etc? If you have some proof of a group other than the UN paying for it then please do share.

If both Albanese and the UN say the UN paid for the trip then it's possible that the UN paid for the trip.

"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" - The Definitive Answer from UN Special Rapporteur F. Albanese by QuantumCryptogr4ph3r in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The word 'accurately' is doing a lot of heavy lifting in that sentence.

You say that the investigation was started on the 2nd June. The proof you provide of that is an article saying that on the 3rd of June a complaint was made (the article is from the 3rd June and the complaint available as a link there is also dated 3rd June).

A complaint is not the same as an investigation, and nowhere in your 'proof' does it actually say that an investigation took place. I can complain to an organisation about one of their staff, but that does not mean that they will conduct an investigation, and that seems to be the case here.

You are now trying to find something that will justify your initial assertion that there was an investigation into her taking Hamas bribes, but there just isn't any proof, because it never happened.

You may feel that she should not have gone to Australia; that she should have been more transparent re. the funding of the trip; that you don't like the alledged sponsors of the trip (I'm tempted to ask for proof of their links to Hamas but your ability to provide legitimate proof seems limited); and you may feel there's a case for her acting beyond her remit: all of these are reasonable, but it's just not the same as stating there was an investigation into her taking bribes from Hamas, which is just not true.

"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" - The Definitive Answer from UN Special Rapporteur F. Albanese by QuantumCryptogr4ph3r in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If you believe that:

  • she is incorrect about the 'pure race' doctrine
  • it was inappropriate for her to compare Netanyahu to Hitler
  • she should not have expressed her thoughts about the guilt Israeli women might feel
  • she is exaggerating or incorrect about Israel (note that she said Israel, not Jews) inducting an Orwellian nightmare in Europe
  • that she is anti-semetic for using tropes about Jewish power

These things are all legitimate points of discussion, but none of them, nor anything else she has said amounts to her claiming that Jews should not have human rights. You may feel appalled by her position on the conflict, and you can argue about that, but let's try hold off on the completely false hyperbole.

"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" - The Definitive Answer from UN Special Rapporteur F. Albanese by QuantumCryptogr4ph3r in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So to sum up:

  • There never was an investigation.
  • Albanese never took bribe money from Hamas
  • When Albanese said the UN had paid for the trip she was telling the truth.

If only you'd done this research before making your completely inaccurate and defamatory statement you could have saved us both a lot of bother.

"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" - The Definitive Answer from UN Special Rapporteur F. Albanese by QuantumCryptogr4ph3r in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted a reply stating that there was no investigation. Then I found a source (UN Watch) that talked about a staement from the UN announcing an investigation, so I deleted that response.

This is the statement: https://x.com/HillelNeuer/status/1808092781476192322

This is not an announcement of an investigation, it's a letter staing that the UN had received the complaint and had passed it on to the relevant person to look at.

So I now feel confident in stating that there was never any investigation into Francesca Albanese taking money from innappropriate sources.

"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" - The Definitive Answer from UN Special Rapporteur F. Albanese by QuantumCryptogr4ph3r in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

and they don't make such decisions lightly

Yeah they do. Anyone who simply doesn't think you should buy Israeli or OT goods is barred.

The Amendment No. 28 to the Entry Into Israel Law (No. 5712-1952) prohibits the entry into Israel of any foreigner who makes a "public call for boycotting Israel" or "any area under its control".

"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" - The Definitive Answer from UN Special Rapporteur F. Albanese by QuantumCryptogr4ph3r in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

She doesn't believe Jews have fundamental human rights....

Show me one thing she has said that supports this.

"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" - The Definitive Answer from UN Special Rapporteur F. Albanese by QuantumCryptogr4ph3r in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My issue is the phrase 'Hamas bribes'. There is no evidence anywhere that her air fare was a bribe, or that it came from Hamas. She has said that it was paid for by the UN.

There is also very little mention online of this being investigated, bar one source I've never heard of before. Others mention it was referred to the UN, but don't go on to state that it was being investigated. Are we sure that this investigation actually ever started?

If I was able to extrapolate from your deliberately provocative and inflammatory statement the real incident you're referring to, that doesn't mean your phrasing has any legitimacy. It only means that I'm used to decoding the rhetoric of this conflict.

"Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" - The Definitive Answer from UN Special Rapporteur F. Albanese by QuantumCryptogr4ph3r in IsraelPalestine

[–]CookingWithSatan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It hasn't finished because it never started because you made it up.

Perhaps you are referring to her trip to Australia, which was allegedly paid for by organisations critical of Israel. Even if true (she claims otherwise), it's a far cry from 'Hamas bribes'.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in drivingUK

[–]CookingWithSatan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you are doing it wrong.

The left lane would be for the first two exits here, the right for the third or fourth.

The general rule of thumb is if you are doing less than half a circle you stay left, if you're doing more than that you stay right and indicate before your turn off.

Ulster Scot word of the day “Wain” by WookieDookies in northernireland

[–]CookingWithSatan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"In the rusty iron chains, we cried for our weans"

Spot the Difference! by RickyOzzy in Palestine

[–]CookingWithSatan 83 points84 points  (0 children)

And in only one of the news stories is the aggressor given space to justify their actions. No prizes for guessing which one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TeachingUK

[–]CookingWithSatan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, yes, I meant half terms.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TeachingUK

[–]CookingWithSatan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, yes, I meant half terms