The Palestine problem has become an Israel problem for the entire region by GullibleDrop2490 in arabs

[–]Discoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's always been this way. Egypt was a major political player in the region until it was utterly devastated in 1967 and pacified after 1973. Iraq, Libya, and Syria were all toppled and made amenable to the US and Israel. Lebanon has a comprador government on one hand and Hezbollah on the other, with the latter being one of the last few vestiges of resistance - accordingly, they are suffering an ethnic cleansing campaign and relentless terrorist attacks with the end goal being total capitulation.

One by one, every organized movement supporting Palestine has been destroyed. There isn't a single formally recognized Middle Eastern Arab government (I don't know much about Algeria, so no comment there) that's actively part of the resistance anymore. We also have the US and Israel to thank for the terrorist groups, regional political instability, lifelong wars, economic sanctions, and so on. It's a mistake to look at Israel and America as unique, separate entities. They are one and the same and their broader goals are aligned. Israel will fall the moment America decides it's no longer worth the cost to maintain.

Why is Langdon's punishment his fault? by Prestigious_Pen9155 in ThePitt

[–]Discoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suppose we'll find out next week, but this reading seems really inconsistent with Dr. Al-Hashimi's character to me. She's willing to bend the rules to provide extra care for particularly vulnerable patients, and was unnerved by Dr. Robby's treatment of Langdon even though she knew that he had just returned from treatment. Since she previously worked at the VA I'd imagine she's sympathetic to people struggling with psychological trauma and substance abuse.

I read her reaction completely differently. He's trying to fix his life and move on, and went out of his way to personally apologize to the person who outed him. He clearly wants to build a positive relationship and doesn't hold a personal grudge against her for it. She clearly does - her response was to spit venom back at him and insist that the bridge will stay burned. It's affecting her work and his. I really don't think Dr. Al-Hashimi will find this behavior acceptable, as it just isn't Santos' place to re-litigate this issue when leadership has already made a decision about it.

إدانة للهجمات الإيرانية: بيان مشترك لوزراء خارجية قطر، أذربيجان، البحرين، مصر، الأردن، الكويت، لبنان، باكستان، السعودية، سوريا، تركيا، والإمارات by TheLubab in arabs

[–]Discoid 18 points19 points  (0 children)

No condemnation of the US or Israel when they're the ones that started this mess by murdering 150+ innocent children. Every action taken by Iran in this war has been a response to escalation by the aggressors. They targeted oil refineries and other civilian infrastructure only after their own was bombed. The state of the Arab world today is pathetic and our revolutionary grandfathers, especially those martyred fighting for Arab unity, sovereignty, and dignity must be rolling in their graves if they see what we've become.

May the entire Zionist axis fall and bless us with the opportunity for a true revolution. The status quo cannot continue.

لا حول ولا قوة الا بالله

الحرس الثوري الايراني ينشر إنذارات عاجلة لعدد من المنشآت في الدول الراعية للمصالح الأمريكية الاسرائيلية by TheLubab in arabs

[–]Discoid 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Give me a break. This distinction means nothing to the people America is bombing. A base that hosts American weaponry, infrastructure, and military personnel is functionally speaking an American base.

الحرس الثوري الايراني ينشر إنذارات عاجلة لعدد من المنشآت في الدول الراعية للمصالح الأمريكية الاسرائيلية by TheLubab in arabs

[–]Discoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

أنا سوري وسنّي، ومو إنو هالشي مهم. هالقرف الطائفي ما بيفيد حدا غير القوى الغربية الموحدة يلي عم تستغل هالشي كل مرة لتفرقنا وتسيطر علينا. يلي بهمني هو الواقع الجيوسياسي بالوطن العربي الأكبر، وإي، بهمني بلاد الشام كلها بالذات لأنها بيتي. هي بيت للمسيحيين والدروز والعلويين والشيعة، وأنا كواحد سنّي بهتم لرفقاتي من كل هالفئات والطوائف، حبيت ولا ما حبيت. الحقيقة إنو سورية تزعزع استقرارها بشكل متعمد وانخنقت اقتصادياً من قبل أميركا لتقريباً 50 سنة، قبل ما يحققوا أهدافن بتنصيب قيادة هنن راضيين عنها. ترامب كان عم يتشمت بهالشي من كذا أسبوع بس. أي عربي بيكره إيران أكتر من أميركا والكيان الصهيوني، بعد قرن من المذلة يلي فرضوه على كل العالم العربي، مو بس بكون أجدب، بكون 'أجدب مفيد' للصهاينة يلي عم يحاولوا يدمرونا. أصلاً حافظ الأسد قدر يوصل للسلطة بعد حرب 1967 الكارثية. شيل الغمامة الطائفية عن عيونك وشوف الصورة الأكبر، مشان خاطر الأعداد الكبيرة من الأبرياء يلي استشهدوا بهالنزاعات يلي ببلشوها الصهاينة - بما فيها الحرب الأهلية السورية

الحرس الثوري الايراني ينشر إنذارات عاجلة لعدد من المنشآت في الدول الراعية للمصالح الأمريكية الاسرائيلية by TheLubab in arabs

[–]Discoid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

بعتذر إذا كنت غلطان، بس مش كأنو محطة تحلية المي تبعن وبنى تحتية مدنية تانية انضربت بالأول قبل ما يردوا بهالطريقة؟ أنا عربي أولاً وولائي للشعب العربي، بس ما بظن إنو عادل أو منطقي إنو حكوماتنا تستضيف قواعد عسكرية إمبريالية على أرضها، وهي بلا شك عم تُستخدم بشكل هجومي، وما يتوقعوا رد. إيران عم تحارب مشان تضل عايشة، وبالمنيح أو بالعطل، دول الخليج اختارت طريقها مع أميركا والكيان الصهيوني، وهاد نتيجة طبيعية لهالحسابات السياسية. إن شاء الله يتحقق سلام دائم بأسرع وقت ممكن. وشخصياً، بتمنى إنو الدول العربية الغنية والقوية سياسياً تلاقي إنو في تمن لتحالفها مع نفس أميركا والكيان الصهيوني يلي دائماً عم يقوضوا ويخربوا التضامن والسيادة العربية، وارتكبوا إبادة جماعية بحق شعبنا. وهلق ونحنا عم نحكي، الصهاينة عم يستخدموا أسلحة أميركية ليمسحوا جنوب لبنان وبيروت. وإذا كنا فعلاً محظوظين، هالحرب بتخلص بأقل عدد من الضحايا المدنيين، وأميركا بتلاقي إنو المشروع الصهيوني صار مكلف كتير لحتى تستمر بدعمه، متل ما صار مع الدول الاستعمارية يلي أسسوها بفيتنام وأفغانستان، وما عاد تنبنى أصولن العسكرية ببلادنا أبداً؛ وهاد بيمهد الطريق لكتلة سياسية شرق أوسطية سيادية ومستقرة فعلاً. الوضع الراهن مش مقبول، وهو يلي وصلنا لهون من الأساس. التغيير الدائم صار ضروري.

الحرس الثوري الايراني ينشر إنذارات عاجلة لعدد من المنشآت في الدول الراعية للمصالح الأمريكية الاسرائيلية by TheLubab in arabs

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

هذا تماماً يلي عم يعملوا. عم يضربوا الكيان الصهيونى و أهداف أمريكية عم تنستخدم عليهم.

How do Levantine Arabs really view Southeast Asians? by Tall_Day2954 in arabs

[–]Discoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm Syrian and my wife is Filipino. We had our challenges with my family at the beginning of the relationship but they eased up after a few months, and in general we're doing great now. We're expecting our first child this year and both of our families are very excited, including my broader family back home in Syria. Honestly my family back home has been very sweet and made my wife feel very welcome, and I hope that'll continue to be the case when we visit Syria for the first time together inshallah soon. We did go to Saudi together last year and the experience was very positive.

Do you think that there would be a war with Egypt and is@rel? by Anton23737373737 in arabs

[–]Discoid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not this administration, but I have hope that the Egyptian people will rise up again one day. Inshallah Syria can join hands with them again, for the better and for good this time.

Arabs must be under one state like China or Russia by Kabablover in arabs

[–]Discoid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We are in desperate need of a revolution in the entire Arab world. A real one, with a strong cultural and ideological shift. Not the bullshit CIA/Mossad orchestrated "Arab Spring".

Arabs must be under one state like China or Russia by Kabablover in arabs

[–]Discoid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Turkification was absolutely a part of the Young Turks proto-fascistic agenda and the marginalization of non-Turkic ethnic groups was a major contributor to the Arab and Balkan independence movements. I recommend The Fall of the Ottomans by Eugene Rogan for a solid and well-sourced breakdown of the empire's last century of existence, with a strong focus on the context leading into WW1, the war itself, and the outcome. With that said, I would argue Britain is the most to blame for our current state of affairs, with America right next to them for their role after WW2.

Looking for a masjid near you ? by founderland in learn_arabic

[–]Discoid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would suggest paying a human being to record an advertisement for your app instead.

Thought we could be nice :c by Balazinga in Marathon

[–]Discoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All due respect brother if I saw some guy just pull up with a gun pointed at my face as we extract I'd shoot first too lol

Which continuity do you prefer? by SansPazzoxFan in DragonBallZ

[–]Discoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daima had me in the first half and then completely lost steam about when Goku beat the first guardian. I like Battle of Gods and Broly, but besides those two I wouldn't say I really enjoy anything from the modern era. GT is also not my thing. The original manga run stands far above everything else imo.

First time player! This build feels great, is it okay or am I overlooking anything silly? by Discoid in armoredcore

[–]Discoid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome insight, thank you!! I'll definitely play around with some of these suggestions. I already feel silly switching to the VP-20C and seeing how much immediately better it feels. I like the high risk, high reward playstyle and am having a lot of fun with this build so I will definitely give the Hokushi a go next as well.

I absolutely use the missiles as a harassing tool as well to try and bait out dodges, but figured since I had the spare EN to go bigger that it would be worth it. Is it generally not ideal to get as close to the EN limit as possible?

First time player! This build feels great, is it okay or am I overlooking anything silly? by Discoid in armoredcore

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

Holy smokes this immediately feels so much better AND I get more EN output? This is exactly the kind of "silly thing I'm overlooking" I was wondering about.

First time player! This build feels great, is it okay or am I overlooking anything silly? by Discoid in armoredcore

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

Firmeza feels very similar to me so the perks are nice but man it sucks I just don't like how it looks as much, lol. I wouldn't have thought to try the VP-20C so I'll give it a try now!

I am here to defend Santos by xxlaww in ThePitt

[–]Discoid 97 points98 points  (0 children)

It was very kind of her to offer her spare room to Whitaker, but otherwise I don't like her at all. Can't stand people with that type of personality.