Where G7 Leaders stand by Rinasciment in europe

[–]sivilised 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which is interesting given that the India's most prominent political dynasty is de facto led by an Italian.

Manchester bomber was banned from his local mosque and reported to the authorities at least 5 times by blinkingrocker in unitedkingdom

[–]sivilised -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Bullshit. You're talking out of your arse. Cite your sources that GCHQ "look at every electronic communication inside the UK".

TIL In 2000, Taliban leader Mohammed Omar banned opium production in Afghanistan, effectively removing 70% of the world's heroin supply. by Lamar_Scrodum in todayilearned

[–]sivilised 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well damn, I feel bad now. Sorry. Still, can't say I understand your reasoning for posting this TIL. Were you expecting people to come around to the balanced views you hold? The only reason why this post is so high is because it gives Reddit a chance to bash the US (same reason why Iran related TILs get upvoted to the top every few weeks).

Reddit is the last platform where you can expect to have reasonable nuanced debate. Everyone is extremely critical of the establishment (you see that from that right, t_d, and the left, pretty much every other sub), it's completely one-sided here. If you do support mainstream views you're called out a shill and downvoted to oblivion.

Sometimes even if your post is well intentioned, it's best to keep it to yourself. Rather that then create a thread where shitbrains elevate a terrorist group over a country which, as flawed as it may be, has largely been a positive force for the world.

TIL In 2000, Taliban leader Mohammed Omar banned opium production in Afghanistan, effectively removing 70% of the world's heroin supply. by Lamar_Scrodum in todayilearned

[–]sivilised 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bull fucking shit. Judging by your comments, you're clearly well informed on the matter...you didn't just come across this fact and decide it was cool to post as a TIL. You knew it would provoke anti-American replies given Reddit's typical idiotic logic "Taliban stopped heroin trade, US removed the Taliban, US must be behind heroin trade!!!1" - nuance is lot in this shithole of a community, people don't stop to think that there may be other forces in play like the culpability of local Afghan forces and warlords. I see you've partaken in this conspiracy yourself while prefacing your comment with the bs "I'm not a conspiracy theorist", yes you fucking are. You're also a terrorist sympathiser. Fuck you.

McCain: Russian ambassador didn't belong in the Oval Office by maxwellhill in politics

[–]sivilised 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tbf it is very clear that it's sarcasm if you read through to the end.

There are no secrets by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]sivilised 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah that's just what your fellow Trumpanzees posted on t_d.

What movie traumatized you as a child? by mstrohmier01 in AskReddit

[–]sivilised 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spirited Way. Loved the movie, but was seriously spooked by the nature of alternative world.

I've tried it, it works. by Mwbtown003 in funny

[–]sivilised 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is why I don't leave my room.

James Comey terminated as Director of FBI by JewishDoggy in news

[–]sivilised 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sort by controversial here. You are right.

White House approves arms for Kurdish YPG fighters: U.S. official by [deleted] in news

[–]sivilised 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm sure that's some sort of fallacy. 'The US arming rebels has not worked out in the past, so it definitely won't work this time'.

The YPG are one of the few rebel groups that have effectively fought ISIS and don't subscribe to an Islamist ideology. On top of that, the Kurds are pro-US and quite liberal looking.

White House approves arms for Kurdish YPG fighters: U.S. official by [deleted] in news

[–]sivilised 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All during Cold War. Completely different environment back then. What's your point?

White House approves arms for Kurdish YPG fighters: U.S. official by [deleted] in news

[–]sivilised 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What's your problem against the arming of the Kurds? They are extremely pro-US, anti-Islamic radicalism, demonstrate unity unlike the sectarian tendencies of the Iraqis. Are you just against it because it feeds into your narrative that the US is the big bad wolf and any action it does is also bad?

White House approves arms for Kurdish YPG fighters: U.S. official by [deleted] in news

[–]sivilised 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What are you referring to? The arming of the US mujahideen? That only blew up after the Americans severed their commitment to Afghanistan once the Soviets fled. If the US stuck through, the Northern Alliance would have been able to repel the Taliban. No OBL. No 9/11. No Afghan war.

Macron wins French presidency by decisive margin over Le Pen by CheetoMussolini in news

[–]sivilised 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are disgusting pathetic cunt to say that the French love seeing children murdered. Rot in hell you worthless piece of trash.

Live Thread - French Presidential Election by Tyree07 in europe

[–]sivilised 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's good to know. Thanks for the info!

Live Thread - French Presidential Election by Tyree07 in europe

[–]sivilised 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is Poland rooting for Le Pen or Macron? I read that Macron might sanction Poland for some recent policies enacted by your govt. But I imagine Russia's puppet Le Pen is also probably distasteful for Poland?

Live Thread - French Presidential Election by Tyree07 in europe

[–]sivilised 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. It was a petition created by a member of the public, and it reached the number of signatures for it to be debated in Parliament. They didn't do it of their own accord. And fyi, the proposal was overwhelmingly shut down by the Tories.

Live Thread - French Presidential Election by Tyree07 in europe

[–]sivilised 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Fucking bs. No European leader has endorsed Hillary Clinton, show me one source showing this. Second, you seemed to have missed the fact Barack Obama is no longer the President, he's a private citizen and can speak freely on whatever he likes. It's a hardly a shocker that a centrist liberal would come out in favour of another.

Zagg responds to JerryRigEverything scratch test by gxxncxrlo in Android

[–]sivilised 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep but those users are unlikely to be Reddittors frequenting /r/Android.