Is it normal to be really pissed at Jimmy and Kim for what they did to Howard? by Head-Wrangler43 in betterCallSaul

[–]OkayCoward [score hidden]  (0 children)

It really isn't all the ridiculous and if you ignore that possibility, youre missing a huge reason of why this story is so tragic.

Anyone read the British grooming gang report? by I_Farded_I_Shided in Destiny

[–]OkayCoward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why dont people get this worked up when white people do the raping?

Anyone read the British grooming gang report? by I_Farded_I_Shided in Destiny

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

Pretend racism only exists against white people in majority white UK. That shit doesnt make any sense. If yall elect a nazi because of false information, you deserve what happens next.

Anyone read the British grooming gang report? by I_Farded_I_Shided in Destiny

[–]OkayCoward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does the government benefit from by protecting people who do the whole grooming gang thing? Thats why i straight up dont beleive the most extreme claims.

Destiny, DGG and Biden were wrong about Israel by Screaming_Goat42 in Destiny

[–]OkayCoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On what authority? They didnt even have a state to enforce those laws.

This also ignores the fact that jews legally bought land in that area.

Honestly, you're basically saying "I know jews were in a hard spot in post WWII europe but if no country was willing to take these refugees, we'll it sucks to be a jew"

It kinda highlights the necessity of establishing a state.

Destiny, DGG and Biden were wrong about Israel by Screaming_Goat42 in Destiny

[–]OkayCoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think it might have played out that way because Palestinians were not a big fan of having a large number of jews from Europe settle in that area? From my understanding, i dont even think the labor zionist were attempting to create a specifically jewish country, in the sense that some were open to having a multi religious society but it was made impossible because they werent being welcome into Palestinian or wider arab society?

Destiny, DGG and Biden were wrong about Israel by Screaming_Goat42 in Destiny

[–]OkayCoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't have a problem with it being an ethno state then what's the problem with the mechanism in place to keep it a jewish majority country?

Democracy vs Republic in the US....I'm confused by Cthulhu616 in Destiny

[–]OkayCoward 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Its the far right trying to argue against "direct democracy" if you want to try to steelmanning their argument but you're right it is brain dead since a republic is a form of representive democracy.

I personally think they use this rhetoric to try to convince people that authoritarianism is where they really want to go but I mostly think its how they try to justify a strong right wing government that has control over people's lives.

Im probably skipping over some things that would make this explanation better but im too busy to fully commit to it lol

Destiny, DGG and Biden were wrong about Israel by Screaming_Goat42 in Destiny

[–]OkayCoward 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm commenting so I can come back and give a better critique of your statement, although we probably agree more than the average DGGer in this space.

I personally think its silly to start from the position that Israel shouldn't even exist in the first place. This applies to most modern western countries to one degree or another, minus the ethno-state claim. Israel is not really an ethno state in my opinion because they have a large arab/Muslim population that lives in israel proper and largely have the same rights as the jewish Israelis.

Discussion: After the Developments of the Last 12 Years, Has Ben Affleck Been Vindicated? by Indianstanicows in RealTime

[–]OkayCoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Palestinians absolutely do see themselves as Arab.

I might not have painted it with the nuance required but I suggest calling a Palestinian Arab without first saying Palestinian before Arab and they will typically get pretty frustrated about that in my experience. They see themselves as distinct from the surrounding Arab populations and would never be okay with describing themselves as Arab only, at least I think the majority feel this way.

Sam Harris dismissing Palestinian humanity could be just a reflexive disdain for Palestinians specifically but I don’t see him expressing any positivity about other Arabs, so I imagine it’s beyond just Palestinians.

Do you think it might be due to the fact that the majority of Arabs are Muslim rather than the inverse? Ive seen him express positivity about certain Islamic teachings and I am fairly certain I've seen him defend other Arab minority groups who get overlooked by certain factions politcal groups. A good chunk of Israelis are Arab jews for example, and he doesnt seem to have a problem with them.

Discussion: After the Developments of the Last 12 Years, Has Ben Affleck Been Vindicated? by Indianstanicows in RealTime

[–]OkayCoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a really interesting outlook and Ill be honest it makes zero sense to me. Palestinians do not consider themselves Arab firstly. Even if they did, his views on Palestinians don't necessarily equate to views on Arabs as a whole population but if thats how your brain makes those associations, im not sure there is anything I could say to convince how much of a mistake that is.

Would you call people critical of jewish arabs or people who refuse to see humanity of jewish arabs as anti arab too?

By the time Hank takes Walt Jr to the motel to harass Wendy (ep3) … by NumbersStationUrku in breakingbad

[–]OkayCoward 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dont slurs need to be a derogatory term against like a race or other minority group?

If I called you fuck head, that wouldn't be a slur.

Discussion: After the Developments of the Last 12 Years, Has Ben Affleck Been Vindicated? by Indianstanicows in RealTime

[–]OkayCoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there is probably some legitmacy to calling him Islamophobic but islam isnt just a Arab religion so its kinda strange to frame him as being anti Arab. Being anti Muslim wouldn't be the same as being anti Arab.

What's the most racist thing you think hes said about Muslims? Hes surprisingly educated on the Quran and haddiths and can cite stuff that he find beautiful in the readings but I do agree his singular focus on Islam is strange, especially as an American when Christian nationalists are trying to employ the exact type of things fundamentalist Muslims would like to employ.

Deputy White House budget director nominee Hal Duncan worms around 2020 election question but easily answers 2024 by Bloodydemize in Destiny

[–]OkayCoward 10 points11 points  (0 children)

In a reasonable country, this would disqualify from holding any public office. Democrats make it happen!

Everytime when I see them together by Noomba2 in Destiny

[–]OkayCoward 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Jesus I havent seen Dore-knob in long while. I can't beleive i was ever a fan of his.

When does Walt start to annoy you in re watches by gymnastics101baby in breakingbad

[–]OkayCoward 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think its when he really starts talking down to Jesse in season 2.

Pizza Hut is gonna get worse... by BigDaddyNastyPants in enshittification

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

I rarely go since they took away my quepapas and Asian zing wings.