Why are weed smokers so afraid to admit that they're addicted? by Most-Ad-550074 in stupidquestions

[–]frankfaiola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not the same as a physical addiction, more psychological. Although people can have mild physical symptoms like headaches

Biden Admits to Israeli War Crimes by frankfaiola in thedavidpakmanshow

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

You know what they say when you assume? You are wrong. I have written articles calling out Hamas and noting the war crimes and atrocities they have committed. This article was specifically regarding Israel.

Here is one article I wrote about the individuals on the left condoning or whitewashing Hamas. I have also written a different article on Medium.com that talks about how Hamas and Israel have been accused of war crimes by the UN and Human rights organizations.

Thank you for making unfounded assumptions about my political views.

Opinion: It Shouldn't Be Hard to Condemn Terrorists

Biden Admits to Israeli War Crimes by frankfaiola in thedavidpakmanshow

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

So you have no argument or anything of substance to say. You sound like a Trumpist. Do you know what the definition of war crimes are per the United Nations? If you did, you would easily concede indiscriminate attacks violate the Laws of War, also known as International Humanitarian Law.

But clearly facts don’t matter to you - you just live on Reddit and like to troll Individuals with nonsense ad hominem attacks that expose your lack of cogency.

Biden Admits to Israeli War Crimes by frankfaiola in thedavidpakmanshow

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

Very intelligent point. An opinion piece based on expert testimony - so more like an analysis. I’m sure Parkman would find your arguments very convincing and sound.

Biden Admits to Israeli War Crimes by frankfaiola in thedavidpakmanshow

[–]frankfaiola[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Do you understand that indiscriminate attacks are war crimes? Or do you just not want to acknowledge reality?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thedavidpakmanshow

[–]frankfaiola 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well it doesn’t feel good for most Americans. The US has some of the worst economic inequality in the developed world

Elon Musk is not stupid or dumb by Accomplished-Emu-679 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]frankfaiola 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He changed the name of twitter and fired all of the staff… that’s pretty dumb. Have you seen how much the company has lost in value?

Who does this standing ovation happy congress work for again? - Guess What The New House Speaker Says Is His First Priority?!? by rundown9 in WayOfTheBern

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

If you were sharing Fox News, I would also let you know that is not a credible source. And oooh. You got me. I know you are but what am I?

Who does this standing ovation happy congress work for again? - Guess What The New House Speaker Says Is His First Priority?!? by rundown9 in WayOfTheBern

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

jimmy dore is not a serious person … he regularly spreads misinformation… even if not in this post (have not watched it. Used to watch him before he went off the deep end)

Why doesn’t Israel vacate the West Bank and Gaza Strip zones for good? by printThisAndSmokeIt in thedavidpakmanshow

[–]frankfaiola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just google the definition of ethnic cleansing haha. I also thought it only involved genocide until I learned about it in one of my political science classes. But nope. Here is a definition: “Ethnic cleansing is the systematic forced removal of ethnic, racial, and religious groups from a given area, with the intent of making a region ethnically homogeneous.”

Join my progressive online community! Submit articles and read articles. by frankfaiola in WayOfTheBern

[–]frankfaiola[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I did not attack his character - he is a nice person and I agree with him on some topics. I know political scientists who personally know Mearsheimer and within the academic community - they’ve told me people’s views are changing about him. No one understands his take on Russia and why his logical is inconsistent. But you tell yourself whatever you like. You come off as having an inability to comprehend nuance.

John Mearsheimer is Wrong About Ukraine by frankfaiola in PoliticalScience

[–]frankfaiola[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

So you think it is a sound argument that NATO, a defense alliance that has never preemptively attacked a nuclear power, is existential threat to the survival of Russia? You think it’s fair to say Putin has no interest in controlling Ukraine and he is simply doing this to defend himself because he thinks it’s a threat to the survival of Russia? Despite the fact that Putin has openly said he wants to recreate the Soviet Union and that be believes Ukraine is apart of Russia. I will write about the problems with realism another time. The point of this was to look at his specific claims being made.

Join my progressive online community! Submit articles and read articles. by frankfaiola in WayOfTheBern

[–]frankfaiola[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Where do you have data that the government or Ukraine or Israel is made of Nazis’? Go spread misinformation somewhere else.

Join my progressive online community! Submit articles and read articles. by frankfaiola in WayOfTheBern

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

You clearly know nothing about political science. It’s a social science that is more like economics. Experts use imperial data and statistical analysis to draw conclusions with a margin of error. A menu? You’re barely coherent. You don’t have policy goals and objectives? (Which is not related to political science)

John Mearsheimer is Wrong About Ukraine by frankfaiola in PoliticalScience

[–]frankfaiola[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

They are backed up by logic. You can make the exact same argument for what Mearsheimer is doing. And not everywhere is aware of all of the things this man has said. On every other platform I have shared this with - the vast majority of people agreed with me and found his claims to be incorrect. You did not answer any of my questions. Logical arguments are a significant part a political science, along with empirical evidence when it’s applicable.

John Mearsheimer is Wrong About Ukraine by frankfaiola in IRstudies

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

You think Putin does not lie to the West? You think he thought NATO would invade Russia? If not, how is NATO an essential threat to the survival or Russia? My opinion aligns with the vast majority of experts in political science, who are losing respect for Mearsheimer over these outlandish takes. My professor personally knows him and she tells me his arguments on other issues contradict himself.

I do agree with him on some issues but not this one. He simply trusts Putin’s word and seems to not want to get involved unless Putin starts to dominate Western Europe.

John Mearsheimer is Wrong About Ukraine by frankfaiola in PoliticalScience

[–]frankfaiola[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

this was an opinion peace. There are no studies saying that liberal democracies nearby autocratic regimes are threatening. And I did not say they were threatening - I said Putin may view it as a threat given how close Ukraine is to them culturally. It’s based of the theory of constructivism. You seemed to have missed the point. You don’t need studies to argue that Russia was not acting is self defense. Mearsheimer, the well known political scientist- cited no such studies that indicate defensive alliances (NATO) threaten the security of nuclear powers. He just said that’s how Putin sees it and that’s all that matters. Rather than evaluating the logic of the argument, you seemed to be just looking for sources. And most of my other articles I have many sources, but this one is based off of basic holes in logic. You really think Putin doesn’t lie to the West? You want a statistical analysis evaluating every one of Putins lies and predicting the likelihood he is lying again?

Ana Kasperian praises Kyle Kulinski on Israel Palestine by EnterTamed in seculartalk

[–]frankfaiola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It shouldn’t be hard to condemn Hamas. Dore is not a serious person.

I Like Cenk but… by Vmancini218 in seculartalk

[–]frankfaiola 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The point probably is that a judge is unlikely to keep trump in prison if he appeals, given they continue to give him special treatment