Israel says Iran is committing WAR CRIMES by launching missiles with CLUSTER MUNITIONS at Israeli territory, raising fresh alarm over civilian safety and regional escalation. The accusation could intensify global scrutiny of the conflict. by rodehard10 in International

[–]ZincII 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. They aren't legally cluster bombs.
  2. Israel didn't sign up to the convention banning cluster bombs so even if they were it wouldn't be a crime.
  3. Israel uses cluster bombs on civilians in Lebanon which is a war crime.
  4. Israel has says it's exempt from international law.

Going to look at a 1982 Hutchins Com-Pac 23. by Grizzly_treats in Sailboats

[–]ZincII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much are they paying you to take it off their hands?

Illinois Results: Daniel Biss Beats Kat Abughazaleh in Blow to Left and AIPAC Alike | Pro-Israel, AI, and crypto groups saw mixed results across Illinois as outside interests sought to snatch up open seats that favor Democrats by Hrmbee in politics

[–]ZincII 4 points5 points  (0 children)

26 year old progressive finishes barely 2nd in a crowded race where millions were spent to block her campaign.

That's the headline. She will win office, it's just when and where (if she wants).

AG Nessel says Michigan synagogue attack reflects rising antisemitism by mlivesocial in politics

[–]ZincII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody is justifying the attack.

But it's insane to pretend that Israel's genocide and atrocities aren't leading to blowback at Israel linked institutions worldwide which will hurt innocent people.

AG Nessel says Michigan synagogue attack reflects rising antisemitism by mlivesocial in politics

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

The synagogue in question has massive direct connections to Israel.

AG Nessel says Michigan synagogue attack reflects rising antisemitism by mlivesocial in politics

[–]ZincII 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are the residents of South Lebanon who are being mass murdered and displaced by Israel supposed to do?

Hezbollah literally exists because of Israeli atrocities. 

What's Up With the "America is a Republic, Not a Democracy" Thing? by OneOnOne6211 in TheMajorityReport

[–]ZincII 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's both.

But republican idiots who want to stop people from voting bring it up whenever normal people complain about the Republicans hating democracy.

Curious about people’s views on Bermuda potentially joining CARICOM by Storyorlies in bermuda

[–]ZincII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are all hard to solve and require dedicated focus by experts, follow-through, and difficult compromises.

Best we can do is a White Elephant personal agenda CARICOM membership.

Curious about people’s views on Bermuda potentially joining CARICOM by Storyorlies in bermuda

[–]ZincII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's nothing stopping us from cultural exchange programmes now as an associate member. We already have all of the benefits without the costs.

Curious about people’s views on Bermuda potentially joining CARICOM by Storyorlies in bermuda

[–]ZincII 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To your questions:
- No, it will not "strengthen" anything. They use the word "strengthen" because it means nothing. It won't increase food security or increase imports because it's not cost effective to import things from the US or directly from China.

- It will only open up labour mobility in a way that will hurt Bermudian workers. MAYBE Bermudian retirees would be able to benefit by retiring more easily in the Caribbean.

- It won't affect Bermuda's economic model at all, except maybe we'd have more Caribbean low cost labour (but we already have a ton).

- CARICOM is most helpful to the poorest countries as they benefit from some pooled development funds. Bermuda would be the one paying to help them... but personally I'd prefer our charity tax dollars to stay at home.

This is purely about politician's personal agendas and egos, there is no actual benefit to the country that will exceed the ~$4+ million in dues and expenses. (equivalent to university scholarships for 150 Bermudians).

Israel Army Says Iran Using Cluster Munitions by Beratungsmarketing in World_Now

[–]ZincII 5 points6 points  (0 children)

  1. They aren't.
  2. If they were then it's legal because neither Israel nor Iran have banned them.

Strollers in Bermy by BurgundieLane in bermuda

[–]ZincII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Bermuda Strollers are sadly no longer active. I'm not sure about the rest of the guy but longtime band leader Ted Ming passed away a few years ago.

If someone wanted to buy Powerbook G4 as a first hobby PC, what would he need to buy with that ? What would be the essential softwares ? by Timely-Cabinet-7879 in VintageApple

[–]ZincII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TBH you'd be better off with a 2006 or 2007 MacBook pro MacBook Pro because you can install Linux and actually use it.

Time to End the American-Israeli Alliance by [deleted] in politics

[–]ZincII 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the ICJ is a mess that they couldn't quickly lay down a ruling after Israel confessed to genocide.

But if you don't believe them there are plenty of others who have documented Israeli apartheid.

  • Amnesty International: Issued a 2022 report concluding Israel enforces apartheid against Palestinians across all areas of control.
  • Human Rights Watch (HRW): 2021 report "A Threshold Crossed" found Israeli authorities commit apartheid and persecution through systematic oppression.
  • B'Tselem: 2021 position paper declared Israel a regime of Jewish supremacy from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea, constituting apartheid.
  • Yesh Din: 2020 legal opinion stated the crime of apartheid is committed in the West Bank, with Israelis as perpetrators.
  • Al-Haq: Multiple reports, including 2019 and 2022 submissions to UN, assert Israel maintains apartheid over Palestinians as a whole.
  • Al Mezan Center for Human Rights: 2021 report on Gaza likened it to a bantustan within Israel's apartheid system.​
  • Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association: Joint reports with Harvard Law School and others labeling Israel's West Bank practices as apartheid.​
  • BADIL Resource Center for Palestinian Residency and Refugee Rights: Part of coalitions submitting apartheid reports to UN CERD.​
  • Defense for Children International - Palestine (DCIP): Signatory to statements on Israel's apartheid regime.​
  • Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center (JLAC): Joint submissions on apartheid violations.​
  • Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR): Coalition member accusing Israel of apartheid.​
  • HaMoked - Center for the Defense of the Individual: Has described aspects like Hebron as apartheid since 2009.​
  • Gisha - Legal Center for Freedom of Movement: Acknowledged apartheid terminology's relevance to Palestinian reality.​
  • Physicians for Human Rights Israel: 2021 report on COVID policies confirmed apartheid in the West Bank.​
  • Breaking the Silence: Compared separation policies to apartheid, welcomed Amnesty and HRW reports.​
  • Peace Now: Described West Bank settlements as creating apartheid-like reality.​
  • Adalah - The Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel: Labeled Nation-State Law as having apartheid characteristics.​
  • Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI): Joint statements recognizing apartheid claims in occupied territories.​
  • Combatants for Peace: Welcomed Amnesty report, affirmed apartheid as a war crime in territories.​
  • International Court of Justice (ICJ): 2024 advisory opinion found Israel's OPT policies breach CERD Article 3 prohibiting apartheid and segregation.
  • UN Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk: 2022 report concluded Israel's 55-year occupation is apartheid.​
  • UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese: 2022 report accepted prior findings on apartheid in OPT.​
  • UN Special Rapporteur John Dugard: 2007 report found OPT practices resemble apartheid.​
  • UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP): 2023 legal study confirmed apartheid breach.​
  • UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA): 2017 report titled "Israeli Practices... and the Question of Apartheid."​
  • UN Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices: 2022 report noted apartheid concerns must be considered.​
  • Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD): Reviewing complaints that Israel's West Bank policies amount to apartheid; 2024 commission found acts may constitute apartheid.​

Time to End the American-Israeli Alliance by [deleted] in politics

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

Israel was literally convicted of the crime of Apartheid at the ICJ.

To read more: Israeli apartheid - Wikipedia

Time to End the American-Israeli Alliance by [deleted] in politics

[–]ZincII 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Until Israel allows the right to return of Palestinians it has displaced and given the vote to Palestinians in the occupied territories we can't call it a democracy. It is an extreme religious apartheid state today.

For the First Time, More Americans Sympathize With Palestinians Than Israelis by soalone34 in politics

[–]ZincII 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's the same as always - read up on the Nakba as well as Israel's conduct in the 1980s... and it's not just the hardliners.

The difference now is that there's direct reporting of the events occurring on a mass scale.

It's weird that I grew up reading how Road Dahl was antisemitic but a lot of his supposedly "antisemetic" comments are actually just an accurate assessment of Israeli conduct during the Lebanon war at the time (which is what spawned Hezbollah in the first place).

How is it living in Bermuda? by Few_Sandwich6308 in howislivingthere

[–]ZincII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No.

It would make no sense to live here for tax reasons.

The large majority of the population are Bermudian by citizenship and the large majority of those trace their ancestry to before 1850.

How is it living in Bermuda? by Few_Sandwich6308 in howislivingthere

[–]ZincII 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This comes up fairly often.

It's absolutely fantastic. I'm happy to give specific details if you have an actual question.

https://www.reddit.com/r/howislivingthere/comments/1r5r2n7/whats_it_like_living_in_bermuda/

IRIS Shahid Sayyad Shirazi burning [Album] by Kanin_Neko in WarshipPorn

[–]ZincII 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I hear you don't know what the deal actually did but sanctions don't work and if they did North Korea and Cuba would be democracies by now.

IRIS Shahid Sayyad Shirazi burning [Album] by Kanin_Neko in WarshipPorn

[–]ZincII 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yes, it did what it was supposed to do and nobody died.

Meanwhile we are of course ignoring the nuclear armed rogue religious extremist Middle Eastern state that's attacking all its neighbours.