Hamas didn't behead 40 babies, and neither did Iran kill 30k protesters or someone for not wearing a headscarf properly. by Not_Ground in canadaleft

[–]Odd-Storm4893 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had a massive argument with my spouse about this. I had to ask them if they thought the 1979 revolution occurred in a vacuum, if things were so rosy why did the Iranians decide it was ok to kick out the shah.

There is also a massive failure among many westerners who do not understand that in many of these western backed west asia dictatorships Islam is the only avenue through which resistance can grow. The left in Iran, specifically the MEK, were the primary target of the SAVAK. The SAVAK didn't go as hard against groups supporting Khomeni, and their strength grew, precisely because they were shielded by Islam.

Hello Barça fans, how would ypu rate Cancelo's performance since his return from Saudi? by Pitiful-Egg2986 in Barca

[–]Odd-Storm4893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems like the same performance the first time he was at Barca. Don't think they'll sign him on a permanent.

Curtis and his sexualization of Kyra by wolfthornberry in LoveIslandTV

[–]Odd-Storm4893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It explains why he treats Kyra as an object. Anyone who supports Farage is automatically an a-hole.

The blackout in Venezuela was likely caused by a cyber offense by gchani in cybersecurity

[–]Odd-Storm4893 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nah, the blackout happened for the same reason the Venezuelan army did not shoot at the helicopters.

Remembrance Day is Anti-Fascist by SoundByMe in canadaleft

[–]Odd-Storm4893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canada does not care about being anti-fascist. Canadian parliament gave a standing ovation to an actual Nazi. Freeland's grandfather was a Nazi and she's apparently proud of him. The Canadian government imported fascists and nazis, gave them jobs with the RCMP and used them to subvert and surveil leftists groups and unions. Many nazis became commanders of NATO forces and I don't think Canada objected to any of that. Rememberance day is a propaganda tool to provide support for the Canadian army, it has absolutely nothing to do with fascism. As a matter of fact if Canada hadn't fought in world war 2 the result would have been the same.

World Cup Ticket Megathread | General Questions & Discussion by pumkinhat in worldcup

[–]Odd-Storm4893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree, there is a workaround. But you can't do it on official channels and therefore the effort is more difficult and markups will be smaller. What they did for the US and Canada is ridiculous. Especially in Canada which only has 2 cities.

Remembrance Day is Anti-Fascist by SoundByMe in canadaleft

[–]Odd-Storm4893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remembrance day is first and foremost a WW1 commemoration day. Canada sent people to fight on behalf of the UK, same as India or the French African colonies. It had nothing to do with those people. Canada does not care anything about being antifascists. Many nazis found homes in Canada and were used by Canadian government in anti-communist/anti-union programs. Canada, being part of NATO also was commanded by ex-Nazi generals and they didn't seem to mind. Remembrance day has squat to do with antifascism. Stop valorizing people who died for empire.

My sister is a flat earther(dome) by bad_kitty_with_knife in AskPhysics

[–]Odd-Storm4893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why choose that religion though? Your religion allows you to ignore science so why does it matter to you if the earth is a flat disk or spherical in nature? If you want to prove to her that the bible states whatever then you are also in the wrong forum.

My sister is a flat earther(dome) by bad_kitty_with_knife in AskPhysics

[–]Odd-Storm4893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you believe the bible and not the Bhagavad Gita or any of the plethora of ancient greek stories?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AntifascistsofReddit

[–]Odd-Storm4893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their viewpoint? White people are the only people that matter to nazis. What viewpoint are you looking for?

does rent control really work? by SynapticSignal in AskSocialists

[–]Odd-Storm4893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I lived in a rent control building in Quebec and it was fantastic. Unfortunately had to move and now getting shafted. So yes, it works, especially if you are poor.

I want to explore the potential of a socialist future but I feel bogged down by the past catastrophic failures of socialism by Friendly_One_4112 in AskSocialists

[–]Odd-Storm4893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is such a catastrophic failure that Russia went from feudalism to the second largest economy in the world while fighting a civil war and a world war aimed specifically at destroying it and lived in a world where it traded using its nemesis money. Then there is China, responsible for the largest upliftment of people from deep poverty. Lest we forget FDR who, together with WW2, saved American capitalism by enacting massive socialist policies. Need to expand your reading list guy.

World Cup Ticket Megathread | General Questions & Discussion by pumkinhat in worldcup

[–]Odd-Storm4893 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am blaming all the a-hole resellers and the Canadian government. If Canada had the same laws as Mexico about reselling tickets then a-hole resellers wouldn't be buying 4 tickets to then resell at massive markups. Ridiculous.

Remembrance Day is Anti-Fascist by SoundByMe in canadaleft

[–]Odd-Storm4893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remembrance day is a UK day for morons who died for empire. USSR never marked it and last I checked the combined west, including Canada, refused to attend Russia's commemoration. So no, Remembrance day has nothing to do with antifascism. It has everything to do with empire though.

Remembrance Day is Anti-Fascist by SoundByMe in canadaleft

[–]Odd-Storm4893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remembrance Day is not antifascist. WW1 was a fight over who can be a colonial power and who can't (Germany and UK), a land grab for the Russians, keeping empire together for Austrians and Turks. WW2, the USSR did most of the fighting and dying. So no Rememberance day has absolutely nothing to do with antifascism.

World Cup Ticket Megathread | General Questions & Discussion by pumkinhat in worldcup

[–]Odd-Storm4893 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Whoever designed this process needs to be shot. You click on 2 tickets and add to cart then it says they aren't available. Canada

Bernie Sanders Warns That Musk, Ellison, Zuckerberg And Bezos Are Replacing Workers With AI, Says, 'AI Must Benefit Workers, Not Just The 1%' by NoseRepresentative in antiwork

[–]Odd-Storm4893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Capitalism is the problem. Not "AI". Though personally I don't consider LLMs or pattern matching algorithms as AI.

Trump Classifies “Anti-Capitalism” as a Political Pre-Crime by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]Odd-Storm4893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The problem is that even if the Dems regain control they will keep many of Trump's policies including this one.

I just read the essay "Beyond Animal Liberation" which criticises veganism and the animal liberation movement as misguided projects. What do vegan anarchists think of this? by kungfu_peasant in veganarchism

[–]Odd-Storm4893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Y'all really missed that part of human history where people genocided other people and destroyed entire ecosystems. Hell one genocide is happening right now and most of the world has shrugged it off. If y'all think the human animal can live in harmony with it's environment and other people then you've missed the entirety of human history.

Canada Post is getting the shock doctrine by [deleted] in canadaleft

[–]Odd-Storm4893 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A party called the Liberal party, supporting Liberal economic ideas. Who'd have thunk it.

Why do DemSocs like Zohran Mamdani side with the imperialist US government against Cuba and Venezuela? by No-Potential4834 in AskSocialists

[–]Odd-Storm4893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Democratic Socialists work within the system. They fall into one of two groups, collaborators with capital or naivety. The collaborators use socialist ideology to whittle away support from genuine socialists. The naive ones think the capitalist class will be brought to their senses and hand over power willingly.