commiewolf

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[–] commiewolf@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 2 hours ago

Probably just because of the nice conference halls, must be a hell of a business now after decades of doing it. Bet they've got some of the longest tables in the hosting industry these days.

[–] commiewolf@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 3 hours ago

Neither of these are exactly "soft" power, I think you're misinterpreting the term somewhat.

Soft power isn't so much to do with "diplomatic" power, but mainly the ability to more subtly influence others through positive attraction, such as through culture, religion, arts, film, music, fashion etc (such as Hollywood films acting as propaganda for US capitalist ideas, even when not made to explicitly do so). And in all honesty this is arguably one of China's weakest ways of projecting itself overseas, compared to the west. I'm just struggling to see how that really ties into the discussion here.

[–] commiewolf@lemmygrad.ml 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Bit misleading, it was a static fire test, not a flight. Although it's impressive now that they're managing to blow them up without needing to get off the pad.

[–] commiewolf@lemmygrad.ml 23 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Look at what he's referencing too, "Not Since Truman 1945". If the worst happens, it will be the second time in the past 100 years, that such sentiments had been expressed to a US president, shortly followed by indiscriminate nuclear annihilation of thousands of innocent human beings.

 

Apologies for the awkward dimensions, this was how it was posted.

Transcript:

Mr President, God spared you in Butler, PA to be the most consequential President in a century—maybe ever. The decisions on your shoulders I would not want to be made by anyone else. You have many voices speaking to you Sir, but there is only ONE voice that matters. HIS voice. I am your appointed servant in this land and am available for you but I do not try to get in your presence often because I trust your instincts. No President in my lifetime has been in a position like yours. Not since Truman in 1945. I don’t reach out to persuade you. Only to encourage you. I believe you will hear from heaven and that voice is far more important than mine or ANYONE else’s. You sent me to Israel to be your eyes, ears and voice and to make sure our flag flies above our embassy. My job is to be the last one to leave.

I will not abandon this post. Our flag will NOT come down! You did not seek this moment. This moment sought YOU! It is my honor to serve you!

Mike Huckabee

[–] commiewolf@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Could you explain what "soft power" you're referring to here exactly?

[–] commiewolf@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 1 week ago

That sole survivor better make a statement saying he is of sound mental health, has no intention to kill himself, is an adept swimmer, and is fully intent on living a long fruitful life.

[–] commiewolf@lemmygrad.ml 21 points 1 week ago (3 children)

You know, I sort of agree with the poster somewhat. He is accidentally nailing it on the head, because it is indeed correct that Jewish voices do not automatically carry more weight because they're Jewish. As if we need Jewish validation to condemn something. Even If 100% of Jews supported the genocide, it still does not justify it.

[–] commiewolf@lemmygrad.ml 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I get the point of the post but I am irrationally annoyed that it says USSR poster in 1918, when there technically was no USSR in 1918

[–] commiewolf@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 1 week ago

Microsoft owns nearly half of the biggest studios and publishers, which wasn't the case just ten years ago.

[–] commiewolf@lemmygrad.ml 11 points 1 week ago

Fitting, they talk about themselves like they're designer dog breeds.

[–] commiewolf@lemmygrad.ml 13 points 1 week ago

America in general

[–] commiewolf@lemmygrad.ml 14 points 1 week ago

According to his twitter posts, mostly because he whined about Trumps next big spending bill. Because as we all know, Elon hates government spending (except for when it goes to his companies).

 

What is going on right now in India/Pakistan? I'm seeing all sorts of very concerning news and I hope any Indian, Pakistani or Kashmiri comrades here could help explain.

 

What is going on right now in India/Pakistan? I'm seeing all sorts of very concerning news and I hope any Indian, Pakistani or Kashmiri comrades here could help explain.

 

The stance was echoed by the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD). “Anyone in Germany who celebrates ‘free Syria’ evidently no longer has any reason to flee,” wrote the AfD’s Alice Weidel on X. “They should return to Syria immediately.”

Seems like they may be sent back after all.

 

I have seen no end of Muslims, almost exclusively Sunni, online and in real life, celebrating the fall of the Syrian Arab Republic. Even where I live, there are Syrians celebrating it. I don't know if it's just sectarianism, brainwashing, or ignorance, or some combination of it, but almost all of them I have seen are celebrating this.

Be it in comment sections, social media posts, cheering in the streets of European cities, etc. How have so many of these people consistently sided with Gaza from the start, but celebrate an Israeli backed terrorist takeover of Syria?

The reaction to stories from Al Jazeera revealing the reality in Palestine were unanimously celebrated by these same people as standing up for the truth, meanwhile, when the same Al Jazeera peddles anti-Syrian propaganda, they are happy to welcome it as equally good news.

I don't want to lose faith in the Muslims and Arabs of the world, but if they're so mixed up in sectarianism and willing to lap up the propaganda in support of a Jihadist regime, I can't see how we'll ever know peace or stability in the Middle east.

 

I'm sick of seeing so many drive-by liberals in every post comment smugly saying that "Trump worse" bullshit whenever someone here mentions how terrible Kamala Harris is.

I don't doubt Trump is a zionist POS as well, but the US media does enough to demonize him that it's only Blue MAGA that we see turning up around here. Although they hate him for shit reasons, like trying to negotiate with Kim Jong Un. While they seem fine with him murdering Iranian generals and almost provoking war.

If we don't have some sort of existing resource to list all the horrible shit Harris has done, which makes her just as bad if not worse than Trump in any meaningful way, we should put it front and center for easy reference.

 

During an unrelated discussion about something or the other (sports or something), I brought up a list of Asian countries, and instinctively accidentally said "DPRK" instead of "North Korea" during an actual conversation irl with a liberal that I often talk to. And after a little bit he produced the quote in the title. Referencing Voltaire's "Not Roman, not holy nor an empire" quip.

In this context our liberal here was clearly taking a jab at the DPRK and how it supposedly doesn't live up to it's name.

At the time it annoyed me but I said nothing of it and laughed it off and got back on topic.

But thinking back I'm wondering if it could have been an opportunity to perhaps break some of the conditioning and maybe have him reflect on his preconceived notions. What would have been the best way to actually explain how the name is actually rather fitting, without risking triggering a liberal brain malfunction that defaults to spouting propaganda?

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Comrade Orcas Strike Again? (www.independent.co.uk)
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Would be nice if more Billionaires end up sinking into the Atlantic if you ask me.

 

Was curious if there were any quotes that we'd like to share.

It's pretty hard to find anything from Stalin for example that isn't blatantly made up to demonize him.

 

Lib channel that Hakim ripped into not so long ago, now they're starting to doubt themselves, lol.

 
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