The Wow I Can't Believe That News Story Thread

Trollheart · 01-02-2023, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jwb

Yeah I wasn't suggesting it's not worth being afraid of just because it's not a genocide. Do you have any thing to add other than pearl clutching and posturing?

No. I'm just pointing out that you were being insensitive, basically asking them "Afraid of what?" as if there's nothing to be afraid of.

Here, you can have this pearl: I'm done clutching it. No, you won't catch anything! Well, probably not.

~~jwb~~ · 01-02-2023, 02:25 PM

The reason I asked was to pinpoint exactly the level of danger she was pointing to. Because we happen to be in the middle of a discussion on whether there is currently and/or is going to be a genocide in the near future. In case you are unaware, there are people who believe we are already in the beginning stages. So when some one comes in with I'm more scared now then I ever have been, yeah I want them to get a little more specific about what they're afraid of. Cause it could people people on trains headed to camps, or it could be the answer she gave about medical **** etc. I do think there's a drastic difference there and even if it's insensitive it needs to be pointed out.

I think there is a tendency for progressives to always err on the side of the more extreme talking point whenever talking about oppression or discrimination. Because the more extremely you present things, the more "serious" you are taking them. But I think there is definitely a danger in throwing words like genocide loosely. It can unironically lead to civil conflict.

Trollheart · 01-02-2023, 03:34 PM

That's a fair reply. I can understand your opinion there; maybe it was just that the question seemed, to me at least, to be framed in a sort of sneering way? Anyway, I accept your explanation, or clarification, or ****-you, or whatever you want to call it.

Comus · 01-03-2023, 10:59 AM

Taliban 'Worried About Andrew Tate' as They Ask for His Freedom I mean wtf.

~~jwb~~ · 01-03-2023, 11:33 PM

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

Queen Boo · 01-04-2023, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Comus

Taliban 'Worried About Andrew Tate' as They Ask for His Freedom I mean wtf.

Why should anyone be surprised by this? Their values are pretty much the same.

Trollheart · 01-04-2023, 11:42 AM

JihAndrew Taliban Tate

The Batlord · 01-08-2023, 03:17 PM

Would really have been a shame if police had fired wildly into the crowd.

Bolsonaro supporters invade Brazil presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court

Mindy · 01-08-2023, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Would really have been a shame if police had fired wildly into the crowd.

Bolsonaro supporters invade Brazil presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court

cant believe this crap is still going on, a bunch of sore losers!

Trollheart · 01-08-2023, 08:25 PM

Not as if that would happen in America, of course...

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01-08-2023, 08:25 PM	#23850 (permalink)
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01-02-2023, 02:25 PM	#23842 (permalink)
~~jwb~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 4,403	The reason I asked was to pinpoint exactly the level of danger she was pointing to. Because we happen to be in the middle of a discussion on whether there is currently and/or is going to be a genocide in the near future. In case you are unaware, there are people who believe we are already in the beginning stages. So when some one comes in with I'm more scared now then I ever have been, yeah I want them to get a little more specific about what they're afraid of. Cause it could people people on trains headed to camps, or it could be the answer she gave about medical **** etc. I do think there's a drastic difference there and even if it's insensitive it needs to be pointed out. I think there is a tendency for progressives to always err on the side of the more extreme talking point whenever talking about oppression or discrimination. Because the more extremely you present things, the more "serious" you are taking them. But I think there is definitely a danger in throwing words like genocide loosely. It can unironically lead to civil conflict.

01-03-2023, 11:33 PM	#23845 (permalink)
~~jwb~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 4,403	Even a broken clock is right twice a day.