I love your optimism! I've been on the opposite end myself for some time -- feeling more or less helpless and pessimistic, thinking that all of humanity is simply doomed, and hating myself for thinking that perhaps Kenneth Waltz and the neorealists were right after all. (I'm a former international relations student.) I thank you for sparking a glimmer of hope in what sometimes feels like eternal darkness.
I'm feeling that blatantly siding with the Palestinians is not the necessarily the right side of history Palestinian supporters are so securely thinking it is. It's a war that was started by the sitting (terrorist) government of the Gazan people. They savagely attacked a sovereign nation and knew well the consequences would be dire. It's sad. Yes, innocent people are dying. War is never a fun thing. If Israel wanted to completely annihlate Gaza, it could have. They have not. Just as Gaza's "leaders" have not released the hostages they so disgustingly raped and tortured. Palestinians were offered land multiple times at various points in history and they have refused. They are not the indigenous people of the land. Notice how Jordan and Egypt want no part in accepting them in their countries. They relish in being perpetual victims. "Palestinians" never actaully had a Homeland. They are individuals from neighboring countries, many of whom moved to Israel to build the nascent state. Half these "brave" students don't know what the heck they are demonstrating for and don't understand the complex history of the region. I'm sorry, I'm so over this movement being so righteous and quick to decry the actualities of a war. The Palestinians themselves don't even call out Hamas. Nope! They blame everyone else. Is Bibi a horrible leader who is himself extremist and hurting the Israeli state? Yes, but Israelis at least openly call him out. Hopefully, they'll get rid of him soon. However, Israel has the right to retaliate. Sorry, but they do. I realize you feel strongly that Palestinians are the blameless victims and your time at the UN has you thoroughly convinced siding with Palestinians is siding with the "right side."However, let's also remember that the UN literally has an entire separate agency, UNRWA, for Palestinian "refugees". It is so preposterous and demonstrative of what a relic the UN currently is. What other refugee group passes down their refugee status from generation to generation? Awesome way to keep another UN agency funded in perpetuity. Apologies for the rant. I understand your social media is progressing from salt and the perfect white t-shirt recommendations, but this rhetoric is just so alienating. FYI, I'm a liberal and not some crazy Trumplican. I am not Jewish, but I stand with Israel. I understand we all have our viewpoints, but the pro-"Palestinian" viewpoint is so deafening, let's not forget this another very valid side in this war.
I'm okay with alienating people with my platform to stand with Palestinians. My social media presence isn't progressing - it's actually always been social justice interwoven. Your rant has many parts that are fundamentally not true that I am not going to engage with this. You are welcome to unsubscribe.
Ah yes! Anyone speaking about the lack of validity of the Palestinian cause speaks fundamental mistruths. It may seem depressing that people "don't care", but maybe they care for a different side (except Melania.... that one really does not care).
I love your optimism! I've been on the opposite end myself for some time -- feeling more or less helpless and pessimistic, thinking that all of humanity is simply doomed, and hating myself for thinking that perhaps Kenneth Waltz and the neorealists were right after all. (I'm a former international relations student.) I thank you for sparking a glimmer of hope in what sometimes feels like eternal darkness.
I'm feeling that blatantly siding with the Palestinians is not the necessarily the right side of history Palestinian supporters are so securely thinking it is. It's a war that was started by the sitting (terrorist) government of the Gazan people. They savagely attacked a sovereign nation and knew well the consequences would be dire. It's sad. Yes, innocent people are dying. War is never a fun thing. If Israel wanted to completely annihlate Gaza, it could have. They have not. Just as Gaza's "leaders" have not released the hostages they so disgustingly raped and tortured. Palestinians were offered land multiple times at various points in history and they have refused. They are not the indigenous people of the land. Notice how Jordan and Egypt want no part in accepting them in their countries. They relish in being perpetual victims. "Palestinians" never actaully had a Homeland. They are individuals from neighboring countries, many of whom moved to Israel to build the nascent state. Half these "brave" students don't know what the heck they are demonstrating for and don't understand the complex history of the region. I'm sorry, I'm so over this movement being so righteous and quick to decry the actualities of a war. The Palestinians themselves don't even call out Hamas. Nope! They blame everyone else. Is Bibi a horrible leader who is himself extremist and hurting the Israeli state? Yes, but Israelis at least openly call him out. Hopefully, they'll get rid of him soon. However, Israel has the right to retaliate. Sorry, but they do. I realize you feel strongly that Palestinians are the blameless victims and your time at the UN has you thoroughly convinced siding with Palestinians is siding with the "right side."However, let's also remember that the UN literally has an entire separate agency, UNRWA, for Palestinian "refugees". It is so preposterous and demonstrative of what a relic the UN currently is. What other refugee group passes down their refugee status from generation to generation? Awesome way to keep another UN agency funded in perpetuity. Apologies for the rant. I understand your social media is progressing from salt and the perfect white t-shirt recommendations, but this rhetoric is just so alienating. FYI, I'm a liberal and not some crazy Trumplican. I am not Jewish, but I stand with Israel. I understand we all have our viewpoints, but the pro-"Palestinian" viewpoint is so deafening, let's not forget this another very valid side in this war.
I'm okay with alienating people with my platform to stand with Palestinians. My social media presence isn't progressing - it's actually always been social justice interwoven. Your rant has many parts that are fundamentally not true that I am not going to engage with this. You are welcome to unsubscribe.
Ah yes! Anyone speaking about the lack of validity of the Palestinian cause speaks fundamental mistruths. It may seem depressing that people "don't care", but maybe they care for a different side (except Melania.... that one really does not care).