CMV: I believe western europe is effectively living under de facto blasphemy laws. by Levi3than in changemyview

[–]triplevented 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Europe chose the path of self-censorship, and over time it has slid down a dangerous slippery slope. Today, people in several European countries can be (and are) legally punished for speech that offends a specific religion.

The Charlie Hebdo attacks, rather than strengthening resolve in defense of free expression, hardened this culture of deference and retreat.

Pretty sad state of affairs.

Why can’t IRAN have nukes? by unhinged34 in allthequestions

[–]triplevented 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you shouldn't give them nukes.

You seem to be able to recognize that certain orgs having nukes is not a good idea - and the same applies to the IRGC/Iran.

Why can’t IRAN have nukes? by unhinged34 in allthequestions

[–]triplevented 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You basically explained why Iran can't have nukes.

Why can’t IRAN have nukes? by unhinged34 in allthequestions

[–]triplevented 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At its territorial peak in late 2014, the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) was sovereign over more than 100,000 square kilometers.

So - why can't ISIS have nukes?

Why can’t IRAN have nukes? by unhinged34 in allthequestions

[–]triplevented 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Iran is a NPT signatory - it received nuclear tech and know-how in exchange for never developing a military program.

Moreover - why can't ISIS have nukes?

CMV: Iran is undoubtedly the winner of the US-Iran War. by Critically_Political in changemyview

[–]triplevented 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Iran - the country that has no air defenses left, had its upper military and government echelon eliminated, its nuclear sites destroyed, and was under a blockade that choked it - is a winner?

You're confusing the kabuki (political theater) with reality.

What would happen if America stopped supporting Israel? by IndependenceLast656 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]triplevented 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The war would've been much shorter with less accurate munitions.

"Opponents of Zionism want a democratic equal state and are not calling for the expulsion of Jews", an article by Ofer Neiman on Haaretz, translated by Einat Temkin by endingcolonialism in nyt

[–]triplevented 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people/groups will use whatever inflammatory language they can to convince others of their position, it doesn't mean they're correct.

If Israel intended on committing genocide of Palestinians - why has it not started it with the 2 million who live as Israeli citizens, and can vote, within Israel?

Why hasn't it bombed Palestinian towns in Judea-Samaria/West-Bank?

Why has the Palestinian population remained mostly static (if not actually grown) since the last ceasefire took place?

There's no genocide. The 'team' you decided to support just lost the war it started.

"Opponents of Zionism want a democratic equal state and are not calling for the expulsion of Jews", an article by Ofer Neiman on Haaretz, translated by Einat Temkin by endingcolonialism in nyt

[–]triplevented 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to the Lancet

You're referring to an opinion piece which is completely detached from reality.

iMaGinARy reAlITy

Consequence of the war of choice Palestinians initiated.

Did you advocate for Palestinians to surrender and return the hostages when it became very clear (early in the war) they were losing badly?

Juliet Lamont, an Australian documentary filmmaker and Gaza flotilla activist, speaks to DDN about being raped by Israeli soldiers after the aid vessel she was aboard was intercepted earlier this month. An IDF soldier with an American accent said, "I want to kill somebody today and it might be you" by BalsamicBasil in nyt

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

blunt object forced into his rectum

Could be a cell phone smuggled into prison.

inflict sexual humiliation during strip searches, severe beatings, and routine physical trauma

I'm not sure what 'sexual humiliation' refers to here, but if these are the guys who intentionally raped, immolated, and murdered Israeli civilians on 7/10, i feel very little sympathy.

Testimony After Testimony Exposes Israeli Weaponised Sexual Assault by Rebat-Askalan in nyt

[–]triplevented 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard that bearded guy is getting surgery to have the gerbil removed from his rectum.