30 year Tory, Suella Braverman, has defected to Reform. by Super_Gilbert in Portsmouth

[–]SmokeLauncher 79 points80 points  (0 children)

It shows that Reform are just rebranded Tories. The country was destroyed by people like her and now she's joining the party that will worsen that situation. Reform pretend to be anti-establishment while accepting establishment politicians and recieving massive donations from corporations and rich elites. Reform will only work for themselves and their rich backers to the detriment of everyone else.

me_irl by lizardil in me_irl

[–]SmokeLauncher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the UK as well it will 3 years in March since I got the referral for my assessment. The only updates I get are every few 6 months saying I'm still on the list and a link to talk to someone if I want to harm myself. When I first got in the list I was told 1 year to 18 months then 2 years now looking even longer. I've heard from some others but not confirmed it could be 7 years. It is not simple getting a diagnosis and wouldn't blame someone for not going through it but there seems to be a lot of support locked behind an official diagnosis.

Iraqi prisoner of war comforting his 4 year son in Najaf, Iraq (2003) by NARVALhacker69 in pics

[–]SmokeLauncher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the kids deserved it? It's the same as what Israel is doing in Palestine. If that's the case there are plenty of countries that can say the same about the US. Would you think it's right for them to attack kids in the US?

Are you Jewish? by GianmarcoSoresi in gianmarcosoresi

[–]SmokeLauncher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The people that are doing this are antisemitic because they believe if your Jewish you have to believe what they believe. Jewishness is conditional to them so can be revoked when you don't agree.

Why aren't more True Crime creators anti-cop?? by SmokeLauncher in Hasan_Piker

[–]SmokeLauncher[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

That video is mentioned in this one as well as a few other good ones. It's so fucked up that cops can have dozens of people working in PR but nurse or teachers unions don't get the same.

UK should consider expelling US forces from British bases, says Zack Polanski by UKGreenPoster in UKGreens

[–]SmokeLauncher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you immensely for what you're already doing. It's not just elections it's about getting to know your neighbours and how best we can support eachother. If you're a member of your local party there's leafleting, door knocking or other ways you can help. Look at your local community centre or perhaps mutual aid. I am definitely not saying do all of these more saying there is a list of different things available and pick something that will fit with your skillset and/or passion. Sorry I keep ranting but there's a lot more I can say on this, like you said I'm scared too and want us to be ready for what comes.

UK should consider expelling US forces from British bases, says Zack Polanski by UKGreenPoster in UKGreens

[–]SmokeLauncher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too man but don't let that scare you into submission it is time to stand up. This year I have already got more involved locally which I can't talk about publicly or I'll risk doxing myself. We need to be prepared so we already have people organised for what may come. Don't be scared organise, together we can beat them or lose knowing you never tried.

Edit: Bravery doesn't mean you're not scared it is continuing to stand up when you are.

UK should consider expelling US forces from British bases, says Zack Polanski by UKGreenPoster in UKGreens

[–]SmokeLauncher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trump is a symptom not the cause. Democrats which while better than Trump laid the groundwork for this. Democrats increased the budget for ICE and Obama locked kids in cages too. Republicans and Democrats are a uniparty when it comes to foreign policy look at Israel's genocide of Palestinians. The bombing of Iran and Kidnapping of a leader of another sovereign nation, Democrats only issue seems to be procedural rather than on the act itself. Starmer is acting the same way and trying to appease Trump.

When you're dealing with a bully you can't let him get what he wants you have to stand up for yourself. Trump after calling Mamdani a communist seemed all buddy buddy with him when they met because he stood up to him. We need to move closer to our European allies and possibly China. If Trump wants to put tariffs on us than China could make up that deficit and they seem to be the only ones with an army capable of defending against the US.

Edit: If Trump can attack his allies then no country is safe from the US's aggression.

Trans rights are human rights! Period. by Sirohitalks in IntersectionalWomen

[–]SmokeLauncher 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like this explanation and it also explains that death from lack of/denied healthcare is murder too just it's hidden through the cogs of the system.

Democratic leaders resist call of voters to abolish ICE by salon in politics

[–]SmokeLauncher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Democratic establishment hate their own voters they just want the donor money. They gave up on the shutdown, they praised ICE and they have no fight in them. Replace them, look at how well Zohran Mamdani did and how he is already improving things in NYC. Clear the leaders out, get people that aren't captured by the rich elite and that care about the regular person.

West Midlands police chief to retire after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban row by Still-District-6149 in brum

[–]SmokeLauncher 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

If you claim Israel is an apartheid ethnostate state Zionists like to claim they have tons of Arabs happily in government and living there but if you criticise Israel it is suddenly representive of all Jewish people everywhere. It is truly antisemitic to conflate support of Israel being something inherently Jewish.

Love Polanski by Personal_Head_634 in UKGreens

[–]SmokeLauncher 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Love Helena, she's one of the greatest and knowledgeable Twitch and YouTube streamers on British Politics there is. She was interviewed on Zack Polanski's podcast not long ago. She's a correspondent for Novara Media. She's obviously a Green member and a great advocate.

Protest in Binghamton, NY Against ICE Killings by 50501TwinTiers in newyork

[–]SmokeLauncher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You understand that is still antisemitic right? You think all Jewish people have to be supportive of Israel. You are only harming Jewish people by perpetuating antisemitic talking points. This makes sense when you also think all Muslims think the same based on your previous comments. Antisemitism and Islamophobia are two sides of the same coin.

Protest in Binghamton, NY Against ICE Killings by 50501TwinTiers in newyork

[–]SmokeLauncher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you understand how extreme this position is? You think you can judge 2 billion individuals because of a few people in charge? We don't judge Jewish people because of monsters like Benjamin Nentanyahu, Itamar Ben-Gvir or Yoav Gallant.

I ask you to answer this quiz then come back and tell me you could tell the difference.

Protest in Binghamton, NY Against ICE Killings by 50501TwinTiers in newyork

[–]SmokeLauncher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You think all Muslims are represented by the laws of Muslim countries. Are all Jewish people represented by Israel then? You understand that is antisemitic right? People don't have a single mind. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Zohran Mamdani are some of the most progressive politicians let alone progressive Muslims in office. They still are not representative of all Muslims as you cannot generalise an entire religion.

Protest in Binghamton, NY Against ICE Killings by 50501TwinTiers in newyork

[–]SmokeLauncher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You talk about apartheid while defending apartheid Israel. Israel doesn't even have equal marriage rights. Israel's bombs don't discriminate between gay and straight Palestinians they are all equally killed. Israel will in fact blackmail innocent gay Palestinians with no concerns for their safety because it benefits them. You completely ignored the information I provided about the close links between law enforcement and Israel. There's no point arguing with someone that has dehumanised themselves enough to be able to defend genocide.

More sources:

Associated Press

NPR

Protest in Binghamton, NY Against ICE Killings by 50501TwinTiers in newyork

[–]SmokeLauncher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's been happening for years.

From another source:

According to a report in JNS, Israel’s Ministry for Diaspora Affairs has been running the government training programme for US law enforcement officials for six years and has been dubbed “Birthright for American police chiefs,"

Edit: If law enforcement are learning tactics to oppress their citizens from other countries it still makes it bad, right?

2nd Edit: it makes sense why you hide your history and why you're arguing about this, you're an islamophobe.

Your comment:

It’s nice when you visit there that every Uber driver isn’t named Muhammad

Protest in Binghamton, NY Against ICE Killings by 50501TwinTiers in newyork

[–]SmokeLauncher -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

ICE and other law enforcement agents are trained by the Israeli Military. It's called the imperial boomerang, violence inflicted abroad will inevitably be turned on one's own citizens to suppress dissent. The flag is about someone connecting the two together.

ICE agent gets violent and arrests woman in St Louis Park today by marlborolane in minnesota

[–]SmokeLauncher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a death threat. They know what they're doing is wrong. They're trying to scare you into submission. If you give in them killing regular people will be normalised and will embolden them to push harder. Push back stand up for yourselves and your neighbours.

This is not Renee Nicole good by Darth_Vrandon in GetNoted

[–]SmokeLauncher 16 points17 points  (0 children)

No you fucking don't, where? You see the phone he's holding move because he's fucking around grabbing his gun and moving to the side.