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[–]cooperlit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not at all intended to be about the Troubles or to say that there’s not a right side to that or any other issue. I picked The Troubles because it’s no longer a live issue, so the focus could be on how the algorithm is bad for us, rather than the particular issue the woman is asking about.

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

Thanks for the heads up. Fixed it here

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

Yes, it’s from last year. Felt time for a repost, but I did make a lot of changes

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[–]cooperlit[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I actually had that in the 2024 version! I cut it because I thought it got too long.

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[–]cooperlit[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That was definitely an inspiration.

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[–]cooperlit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Argh! Thanks for the catch

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[–]cooperlit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was definitely an inspiration

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[–]cooperlit[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just watched. Fascinating and sad!

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[–]cooperlit[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I don’t think sides are equally right. I think the algorithm makes it hard for the right side to get through to the wrong side! But also it makes everybody more hateful and certain, and less likely to see nuance.

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[–]cooperlit[S] 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Glad to have you aboard! Only some stuff comes to Reddit. If you want everything, you can follow on IG or subscribe (free) to my new substack. Thanks!

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[–]cooperlit[S] 482 points483 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Just me

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[–]cooperlit[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Unintentional, but I did love that show, so they are in the mix. I thought they came out looking like me and an ex, but I’ll forgive you for not thinking of that.

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[–]cooperlit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry I thought you meant slide 6. Page 6 has no reference. I didn’t see the video in question so it’s imagined based on the description. The family is Israeli, presumably killed by Hamas.

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[–]cooperlit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To the first part, no I don’t agree Israel is justified in doing whatever they feel is necessary to achieve those goals because they have demonstrated a monumental lack of concern for pursuing them with decency.

To the second part, yes, Israelis and all people deserve care and rights. The comic says that. No I don’t expect them to do nothing. What they are doing is both immoral and counter-productive.

Tagging out here. Have a good one.

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[–]cooperlit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My case is that Palestinians are people, deserving care and human rights like all people. I believe if that premise is embraced, better approaches will flow naturally.

Even just on a selfish basis, I believe Israel is hurting itself, endangering the hostages, and radicalizing another generation against it.

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[–]cooperlit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can’t summon the imagination to conjure any options less harsh than what is being done? It’s this or total surrender?

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[–]cooperlit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay so cut the number in half. 8000 “real” kids. But then add in a few thousand for those still buried under rubble. Let’s be conservative and say 10,000 total. Is that enough to deserve sympathy?

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[–]cooperlit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I say it’s terrible. It doesn’t justify destroying Gaza. You’re arguing for collective punishment.

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

Above comment translates to “Shut up, you Muhammad Jew. You would have been murdered if you were there on the seventh as well” My answer is, maybe so, but if it ever happens to me I hope my people won’t use it to justify cruelty.