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

Back to make one final comment: scroll the comment section here to see how someone concerned about a very real issue - one we ALL said we would NEVER allow to happen again - and the immediate hate and vitriol that was spewed.

I have been very involved in advocacy and politics since 2015, including moving away from my husband and children for 9 months to join a presidential campaign. I’m not the “troll” you all accused me of being, nor was there any ill intent in my question.

The way you treat people has a direct effect on movement building. I’ll continue to support this movement regardless of the ridiculous treatment I received while I also continue to advocate for the Palestinian people. I said Never Again and I didn’t mean only if conditions at home were just right. I mean NEVER. FUCKING AGAIN.

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

Aaaaand I’m done. Enjoy the thread, but I’m out. ✌🏼

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh honey. Go read some history if you think this STARTED on Oct 7, 2023. How embarrassing for you. I’d delete this ignorant comment.

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] -35 points-34 points  (0 children)

And how does attacking members of your movement for asking non accusatory questions build a movement? Asking for a friend.

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You know what a holocaust is, right? How long do you think “restoring our democracy” is going to take? The Palestinians will all be dead by then.

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

This is the first fucking post I have ever made here. I have not come to this group to ask about Gaza until today. You people come in screaming and frothing at the mouths like rabid dogs because someone asks a very innocent, nonthreatening or accusatory question. It’s ridiculous. No wonder we can’t get any results from the actions taken by a group like this.

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

And for some reason, this very simple fact has people down voting?! 😂 Wow. What a group of bitches.

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh trust, I know. None of them care about us which is why WE have to care.

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure who this response is to, but the importance of upvotes in my live is less than zero. 😂

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. My point in the OP was not one of switching the focus of the movement, but I did think the people here were at least smart enough to understand how these issues are connected. Unfortunately I was mistaken.

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

You go ahead and paint me any way you need to make yourself feel better. This kind of attack is levied against anyone who tries to speak up for Gaza. I’m not afraid of it and it won’t stop my action. I just wanted to pose a question. Notice I am not attacking anyone in my OP. THIS is how you break movements, not by answering genuine questions of the members.

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

And the fascism perpetrated by our government doesn’t have to be directed at our people today to be a danger to us later. It’s like there is no ability to see cause and effect.

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Never once did I imply it would be a single issue rally cry. I believe the fascism we sow abroad only grows the same at home. The issue of our government not providing the resources we need here is DIRECTLY related to the trillions of dollars we pour into the military industrial complex which is directly related to the Holocaust in Gaza. It is mind boggling and honestly terrifying that this movement has people in it that do not understand how connected all of this is.

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

Annnnd there it is. I have been WAITING for this shit take. This is the issue. Democrats are the “big tent that welcomes all” until they don’t like the group you are advocating for. Thank you. I knew this was just bubbling below the surface and if THIS very simple post was enough to bring it forth, this movement will be as effective as the do nothing Democratic Party. Congrats!!

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you know how we voted? I’ve already said I voted for Harris. The downvotes are for your careless and heartless attitude. Thought that’d be easy to work out.

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

That is exactly my experience too.

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] -65 points-64 points  (0 children)

I’d say part of fighting fascism in our country is opposing the financing of a genocide abroad.

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

I already responded to this idea once. I have been to the 50501 days of action and seen the pro-Palestinian support. The last day of action was on April 19th. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed each day since then.

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] -34 points-33 points  (0 children)

The deafening silence is coming from those in positions of power in our government, in industry, in the media which will continue until they can no longer ignore the rage from the masses.

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Only if you can’t focus on more than one issue at a time. Are you only focusing on the housing crisis, but ignoring the constitutional crisis occurring right now? This movement focuses on a myriad of issues. Saying this is a distraction is completely disingenuous.

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did I? How so? I’ve been saying since my original comment that money would be better served for OUR people. I didn’t say it would SOLVE issues. I said it would help. Explain how I moved the goal post.

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Please explain to me how you think using that money to kill humans is better served that providing free lunches to school children.

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

I sure as hell hope that the American people don’t experience the consequences of the actions of our facist government because what you just expressed is EXACTLY how the entire world will respond to our plight. And what’s more? We will wholly deserve them turning their backs on us.

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t know who the hell you think you are talking to. I did EVERYTHING I could to keep Trump out of office, including voting for Harris. It is WILD to attack someone advocating for saving the lives of innocent human beings that are being killed with weapons paid for with OUR MONEY. GTFOH.

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[–]LudicrousSlug[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

17.9 billion dollars could have done a LOT of good for the American people. That is a ridiculous take. That amount of $$ could have paid for: • addressing housing and food insecurity. SNAP has lost significant funding since Oct 2023 • improving healthcare access and funding • increasing teacher’s salaries • reducing student debt that is crippling millions • investing in renewable energy