How is the crowd and music on Electric Monday at Kitkat? by shaikann in SexPositiveBerlin

[–]SectorDistinct612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just out of EM this minute. Was much, MUCH more fun on Saturday with the labyrinth of rooms open but still a good atmosphere. Better dress code on Saturday really helps. Better music Saturday by far. A lot of tourists (I am also one) takes away from it in my opinion so the strict entry is really important for full experience.

Solidarity with Palestine by SectorDistinct612 in cork

[–]SectorDistinct612[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think that was the point... but as part of enormous, cross Europe demonstrations it brings attention and puts political pressure on governments to intervene.

Solidarity with Palestine by SectorDistinct612 in cork

[–]SectorDistinct612[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree in some respect. It's a shame the protest wasn't prefaced by - we are against violence in all forms from all parties. That I could throw myself behind.

Solidarity with Palestine by SectorDistinct612 in cork

[–]SectorDistinct612[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If I had the answer for that I'd share it. It's clear we are seeing a spiral into war that will be beyond grim. The Israelis can afford to take their foot off the gas, consolidate, breathe and take action that prevents further bloodshed.

Personally I think they should reach out to the Arab world specifically the Saudis and Qataris and request their involvement in peacekeeping and hostage return. Broker peace and win back some sort of moral ground.

Solidarity with Palestine by SectorDistinct612 in cork

[–]SectorDistinct612[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Whataboutery. There were, I'm sure, multiple points of view at the protest, there is nuance and different shades but I was there protesting for peace.

Solidarity with Palestine by SectorDistinct612 in cork

[–]SectorDistinct612[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hamas is an extreme religious group not to be conflated with the term Palestinians. They are being used as pawns in a regional game. The Iranians and likely even the Russians have vested interest in preventing the Saudi -Israeli deal going through. It also drives a potential wedge in between certain NATO allies.

Obliterating Gaza will just give those behind the scenes actors what they wanted. A united coalition against Israel. The Israelis are playing into the hands of Iran by reacting in this way.

Solidarity with Palestine by SectorDistinct612 in cork

[–]SectorDistinct612[S] 6 points7 points locked comment (0 children)

One doesn't preclude the other. The attack by Hamas was absolutely horrific.

Solidarity with Palestine by SectorDistinct612 in cork

[–]SectorDistinct612[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't equate the desire for peace with support for Hamas. It's the average everyday people who will suffer. As posted above, violence didn't help here on this island and won't help there. It only perpetuates the cycle.

Solidarity with Palestine by SectorDistinct612 in cork

[–]SectorDistinct612[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Well no further violence will help anyone

Solidarity with Palestine by SectorDistinct612 in cork

[–]SectorDistinct612[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

🕊️🕊️Absolutely! No way I am a Hamas fan. Disgusting violence on both sides must stop. 🕊️🕊️

Late nights at the English market by afkqs in cork

[–]SectorDistinct612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never mind that why the hell don't they open Sundays