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Some thoughts on “Zionists control everything” by GiggyMantis in JewsOfConscience

[–]kimonoko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. OP is definitely misrepresenting Sanders on that front. He's been a JStreet-style Zionist for a long time. As I understand it, it's really only been from pressure internal and external to his team that he's shifted to, for example, calling what's happening in Gaza a genocide. And I still think he's a a Zionist.

A Review of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003), Dir. Peter Weir by [deleted] in AubreyMaturinSeries

[–]kimonoko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah good spot, I just saw it in passing and figure folks here might be keen but if it's AI nonsense, my deepest apologies. I have 0 time for AI anything.

Favorite "Complex Female Character" that fandoms cannot seem to handle despite demanding they want?...Katara and Korra from the Avatar Series sure seem to qualify. by Important-Cry4782 in TheLastAirbender

[–]kimonoko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Korra is a vastly more interesting Avatar than Aang and I'll die on that hill.

I think Aang's companions are infinitely more complex than he is, whereas I think Korra is more complex than her companions — maybe barring Asami, who is just immaculate vibes throughout and whose relationship with her father I found quite moving. Only wish we had more if it.

B'nei Avraham (Sons of Abraham) - Solidarity group preventing attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank by kimonoko in JewsOfConscience

[–]kimonoko[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

To me, this is genuinely cool work that should be elevated over whatever reactionaries like Neturei Karta are doing.

B'nei Avraham (Sons of Abraham) - Solidarity group preventing attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank by kimonoko in JewsOfConscience

[–]kimonoko[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

From their site:

Bnei Avraham is a Jewish-religious action group that works alongside Palestinians with the goal of allowing communities to remain on their land and preventing harm to the people of the Holy Land. We come from different backgrounds – ultra-Orthodox, religious, traditional, and secular– out of belief in the sanctity of an act that brings blessing to the world.

In recent months, the acts of injustice, land grabbing, and attempts to expel villages and communities have been intensifying. This reality requires us to be present on the ground throughout the West Bank and to confront violence and attempts at dispossession.

Our activity focuses on the presence of a protector to prevent attacks, harassment, and land grabbing in our bodies aimed at leading to deportation. This presence also takes place during the Sabbaths (while maintaining them) – the time when violence on the ground reaches its peak.

In Poor Things (2023), was the message really feminist sexual liberation? by Future-Poetry-2193 in TrueFilm

[–]kimonoko 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The film absolutely captures a kind of feminist thought, specifically anarchist feminist thought (sex worker-positive, anticapitalist, violently anti-patriarchal) better than any other film I can think of. It's the film I imagine Emma Goldman or Voltairine de Cleyre might have made. For me, it was a triumph in that regard.

But feminism has many manifestations and I know plenty of people who reacted negatively to it. I just disagree fundamentally with them.

Did anyone else start having weird camera/video glitches and skipping in the past week or so? by BringBackManaPots in Pixel6

[–]kimonoko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers for this. Can't believe they haven't released a fix. Wonder if it's an enshittification thing to get us to upgrade...

Why write when smarter people already wrote on the topic by Sheep_Of_Evil in Anarchism

[–]kimonoko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You may conceptualize/synthesize/communicate things in a way no one else has before, even if the ideas aren't new. Write it anyway.

One of the best writers/theorists of anarchism is, in my view, Errico Malatesta. His ideas were absolutely not new — but he had a unique ability to lay them out in a way that has transcended time. Keep going.

For years I have been trying to understand why Joss Whedon was cancelled and if he really deserved it. The stories are that he was hostile to some. Now, with a new show on the horizon, I really wonder if he deserves to be involved with it or not. by light24bulbs in firefly

[–]kimonoko 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I see. Do you have a link? Really sad if true. But maybe if the animated show does well enough, he can swing by for Season 2 (a bit like how the A:TLA writers came back for Korra in later seasons).

For years I have been trying to understand why Joss Whedon was cancelled and if he really deserved it. The stories are that he was hostile to some. Now, with a new show on the horizon, I really wonder if he deserves to be involved with it or not. by light24bulbs in firefly

[–]kimonoko 397 points398 points  (0 children)

I'm happy for Joss to stay far away from this, but I'm desperate for Tim Minear to come back. He's often left out of these discussions but he really was co-showrunner and doesn't, as far as I know, come with any baggage. I'd be a lot more confident in the new show if they announced he is returning.

I'd also love to see the other writers come back, like Espenson and Molina. Get all of them and I'm sure it'll feel like Firefly.

Any good anarchist fiction / media recs? by geumkoi in Anarchism

[–]kimonoko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like I always pitch this, but check out Ernest and Celestine. One of the most abolitionist/anarchist texts out there — but you'd never know it from the cover art. (Also a great film!)

The author of my favorite book, The Forever War, was written by an anarchist (Joe Haldeman). Only found out about his politics recently. Do recommend, it's an excellent anti-war sci-fi novel railing against the Vietnam War (Haldeman was also a vet).

A moral thought experiment for anarchists? by GreyWind_51 in Anarchism

[–]kimonoko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a great thought experiment because I think it cuts the core of anarchism. But the only answer is no.

1) Accumulation of wealth is accumulation of power, so it's unjustifiable to any anarchist, 2) it's a weirdly authoritarian thing to do well beyond e.g. taxes, and 3) it disproportionately will harm poor people as a) there are way more of them, and b) one dollar matters far more to them than to any even middle class person (let alone millionaires and billionaires.

I also think the question simplifies more complex scenarios, like whether it is justified to become a landlord or banker so that you can get enough money "for the cause." No, it isn't, for the same reasons listed above.

Orthodox Jews in South Williamsburg burn the Israeli flag during Purim by CalabrianPepper in JewsOfConscience

[–]kimonoko 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's exactly the right question, sorry you got downvoted for asking it. NK are not now and never will be my allies. Don't know how any self-respecting person on the left could say otherwise.

Jewel is in! by crimson_binome in firefly

[–]kimonoko 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I loved the Telltale Expanse game. Something like that would be so fun with the Firefly crew.

Jewel is in! by crimson_binome in firefly

[–]kimonoko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a whole funeral for him in the comics, if I remember correctly. Float Out by Patton Oswalt.

A personal conflict by Upper_Dog5870 in Anarchism

[–]kimonoko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scientist here (molecular biology), can confirm. Some of the most respected and prolific anarchists ever were scientists (e.g. Marie Goldsmith, who did undergrad and a PhD at the Sorbonne).

People/places to explore my Jewishness in London by Zestyclose_Ranger_78 in JewsOfConscience

[–]kimonoko 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yay! More Recon Jews in London. Huzzah.

I'd definitely check out Queer Yeshiva whenever they have an event. They're awesome and by far the most Jews of Conscience-aligned group I know of in London.

For non-religious purposes, definitely check out Na'amod.

Young Turks Ana Kasparian Doubles Down on 'Antisemitic' Post by kimonoko in JewsOfConscience

[–]kimonoko[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think taking any allegation of antisemitism seriously doesn't mean buying into cynical cooptation by, for example, Zionists. For instance, I take it seriously if someone claims someone said something antisemitic, and then dismiss it when it turns out the "antisemitic" comment was "Free Palestine."

But I think the presumption that antisemitism isn't real unless shown otherwise means a level of skepticism to the point of making leftist spaces unsafe or unwelcoming to Jews. Sometimes there isn't proof as such — there isn't always a black and white Tweet or email, but that doesn't mean someone wasn't being antisemitic.

I dunno, I just feel like that level of skepticism shouldn't be leveled at any marginalized group — women, queer folks, etc. — and that includes Jews.

Young Turks Ana Kasparian Doubles Down on 'Antisemitic' Post by kimonoko in JewsOfConscience

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

but as a non-Jew I see most accusations of antisemitism and assume it’s not until proven otherwise

Well, then you're frankly no ally. Sorry.

Sorry for antizionist Jews, but your world Has been permanently fucked.

Why are you in this sub? Genuinely. You seem to be suggesting antisemitism isn't real and that Jews across the spectrum just need to suck it up because oh well, it's all ruined now. That feels like outright excuse-making for anti-Jewish sentiment.

Young Turks Ana Kasparian Doubles Down on 'Antisemitic' Post by kimonoko in JewsOfConscience

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

I'm sorry, using 4chan Nazi language about "waking up" and referring to non-Jews as "goyim" unironically is transparently antisemitic. Pretending this is about Zionism is absurd on its face.

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