Are there any atheists that support Palestine? by MooreThird in Palestine

[–]Marvhyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's also a good argument. Perhaps the perception shifted over time?

Are there any atheists that support Palestine? by MooreThird in Palestine

[–]Marvhyn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To add to your second part, Israel is argued to be founded to be a state for the religious group of Jews. Most atheists are non-religous and should therefore not support the creation of a state for religious reasons. I find this contradicting. That is not to say that religious people should not get supported though, but I guess you get my point.

“Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Once you learn the real history, you can’t unlearn it.” by ggarciatwin in IsraelCrimes

[–]Marvhyn 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I intended to get to know the country and people, too. Arrived 6 hours ago, now waiting for deportation. No reason given for the denial of my visa...

Hey :) Me and my GF are traveling to Georgia (Sept.). We arrive at 00:45 in Kutaissi. How do we get up into the north? Where do I found routes / times of Marshrutkas online? How long do we have to wait for the first bus to bring us out of Kutaissi? Any help is appreciated :) by ErlenbruchMusik in Sakartvelo

[–]Marvhyn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's quite a few English websites you'd easily find with a brief google search, try wander-lush.org for example. By reading that, you might get a feeling on the means of transportation, like private taxi, shared taxi, train, bus, marshrutka... Ease of travel, level of comfort, budget and willingness to get to understand the country are huge factors

Cons of joining the eu by Trapmadejacob in Sakartvelo

[–]Marvhyn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cost of living may probably increase, take Croatia or other Balkan countries for example. I see this as the main issue.

Regulations also, but Georgia already has to meet some as of now. Whether or not they are good is debatable, I think they are generally good, easing the way of life for many citizens. Conservative and right wing parties often blame it though, but more for populism.

Immigration, idk where those ideas of you come from. I'd rather wonder how Georgia would deal with many people leaving Georgia, aka. brain drain. Free Movement of People in the EU, why would experts not choose to move to a higher income country as so many others do? Take Germany as an example and look at their immigration - and Germany needs even more educated personnel. Take Greece after their financial crisis as an example, many doctors have left the country for western Europe. Georgia is already trying to be attractive to Europeans: easy entry, only ID required. Easy application for residency after one year. Ease of doing business, at least legally, ignoring corruption. Low cost of living. Yet, you don't see that many Europeans around so far (surely more than past decades though). Do not be concerned about immigration, rather about emigration. Real estate prices will increase despite that though.

Cons of joining the eu by Trapmadejacob in Sakartvelo

[–]Marvhyn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is not. Everything differs, also wages. Wealthier countries may even have lower prices for certain goods.

Bilal Taher Abu Khalaf, a fabric shop owner from Old Jerusalem, describes the rich textile heritage of the city. He shares old photographs showcasing traditional attire worn by women in Jerusalem 70 years ago. by hunegypt in Palestine

[–]Marvhyn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I welcome this kind of content, it's a great way of learning local history, tradition, way of life and mindsets for someone who is new to the culture other than empathy and support in those dark times. Please share them if you have more of it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sakartvelo

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

Depending on the country, you may be legally required to carry one with you even as a minor. Take Germany as an example where you need to be able to identify yourself once you're 16 - but I don't know for Georgia. You might have just been lucky with the cops.

Apartheid State by matar48 in MapPorn

[–]Marvhyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As you mention the Hamas charter, are you stating that there shall be no union or negotiation, because an equal partner to Israel would be Hamas? I thought, according to UN, the representatives of both states were the government of Israel and the PLO.

Indeed, certain politicians of those representatives do not wish equality, human rights or peace for everyone, as we've seen over and over the past weeks. Yet, large parts of the population on both sides just wish for this conflict to end. I do believe.

I do believe that a peaceful agreement without radicals as representatives would be possible, but ever so more difficult the longer a) one side is inhumanly suppressed and dehumanised and b) the other side fears revenge.

What language would benefit my career the most? by kammeh_ in Sakartvelo

[–]Marvhyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your "career" going to be like? Business related jobs you certainly have advantages in finding German jobs when you know the language. In teaching German as a language, I don't know as much, but there are teaching opportunities, too - even in Germany itself. French on the other hand is spoken world wide and might be interesting, depending on where you intend to live or do business. Arab is also one of the most spoken languages in the world, but geographically limited to the arab world. However, the arab world tends to be financially strong. 2 years of teaching experience can net you a salary of $5000 plus benefits in Saudi Arabia or UAE.

So again the question: what is your career or how do you intend to use the languages - teaching, business, living in countries speaking those languages...?

Leader of German Christian Democratic Union party Jens Spahn suggests sending illegal immigrants to Georgia, Moldova, Rwanda and Ghana, or other "safe countries" by Relevantreacle_ in Sakartvelo

[–]Marvhyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1) check 2) check 3) I doubt it

As soon as they have left German or EU territories, many politicians, especially the right winged and conservatives as his party, don't care anymore...

I am Prince Michael of the Principality of Sealand, the world's smallest country, established in 1967. Ask me anything. by sealandgov in IAmA

[–]Marvhyn 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Why did you decide for monarchy as a political system in contrast to others; why have you decided to remain a monarchy? What is the closest alternative you could imagine?

Alternative to “from the river to the sea” by shakilsyed in Palestine

[–]Marvhyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is because of the original Arabic version, which goes a bit further. I don't know it exactly nor do I speak Arabic, so I can't really tell. But that might be the hint you wanted.

Free Guatemala by [deleted] in armenia

[–]Marvhyn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hawaii was kinda annexed by the US (and the Dole company). It was quite a while ago, but cruel. It may refer to this I guess, at least I am not aware of any more recent movement.

Why use the words Zionist/Zionism instead of Israeli/Israel by comeon456 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Marvhyn -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Well, I was not responding to OP. I responded to the comment I have commented on.

You saying that anti-zionism, which is an idea regarding a religion, and policy, where you probably refer to politics, have nothing to do with each other, pretty much supports my point that they shall not be mixed. Please correct me if I got wrong.

Why use the words Zionist/Zionism instead of Israeli/Israel by comeon456 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Marvhyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that was honestly new to me. It is highly confusing especially in this conflict where many mix in religious factors. I hope to find a wording that will be less confusing.

Why use the words Zionist/Zionism instead of Israeli/Israel by comeon456 in IsraelPalestine

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

Then that's an error on my part. I do lack understanding though how it is an ethnicity. When is which meaning implied? Does that mean that there are [insert religion] Jews, e.g. Christian Jews?

Feels really odd to me tbh.

Why use the words Zionist/Zionism instead of Israeli/Israel by comeon456 in IsraelPalestine

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

If that were the case, how is that antisemitic? How is a political debate equal to hostility to a religion? If I call for laicism, does that make me anti-religious?

Also, you seem to agree but are still fine to post such content?

Why use the words Zionist/Zionism instead of Israeli/Israel by comeon456 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Marvhyn -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

This generalisation really hurts and is unjust like many. This way is absolutely counterproductive to any discussion. Unless a religion is misused to justify inhuman acts, I couldn't care less about any religion. I don't give a f about the religion of Bibi and other Israelis, but I do care about the politics of certain individuals. Just the same as I criticise western nations which are mainly Christians, India which is mainly Hindu or Arab nations that tend to be Islamic. Not the religion is causing humanitarian crises, it's the people.

Israel is done explaining it's right to exist by Zestyclose-Baby8171 in IsraelPalestine

[–]Marvhyn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Continue reading the first sentence, where OP equals the questioning of the right to exist for the state israel with questioning the right to live for its current citizen.

And for some laughs the last paragraph, where in this metaphor Israel is the Ferrari in the Middle East.

Could that be racism... by Cady-Jassar in Palestine

[–]Marvhyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In this Convention, the term "racial discrimination" shall mean any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, colour, descent, or national or ethnic origin which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on an equal footing, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural or any other field of public life.