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Post by notblanche on Nov 13, 2023 8:18:24 GMT -6
Free Palestine. Ceasefire now. Call, email or fax your elected representatives. Protest (safely). Talk to your friends. Don't look away.
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Post by notblanche on Nov 13, 2023 8:18:53 GMT -6
I hope it's okay that I started a new thread. Palestine needs us to say her name.
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Post by leahcar on Nov 13, 2023 8:42:08 GMT -6
I have written (and called) to my rep and both of my Senators. I've also written to the White House, the VP's office, and the Biden campaign. I have explicitly stated I cannot financially support the campaign based off their recent comments and lack of support for a ceasefire.
It always feels like I'm screaming into the void with my elected officials (because TX), but this REALLY feels that way. If anyone has other suggestions that may help, I'm all ears. I don't want to just stand by, but also am struggling to figure out how I can make a difference.
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Post by miawallace on Nov 13, 2023 11:59:27 GMT -6
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Post by notblanche on Nov 13, 2023 12:32:19 GMT -6
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Post by Sweetjane on Nov 13, 2023 12:49:12 GMT -6
Free Palestine. Ceasefire now. Call, email or fax your elected representatives. Protest (safely). Talk to your friends. Don't look away. There are tips for calling your representatives as well. Keep the messages short Call often with short messages, not long Former aides say they tally calls and subject matter, but they don't actually listen to them
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Post by notblanche on Nov 13, 2023 14:22:09 GMT -6
Free Palestine. Ceasefire now. Call, email or fax your elected representatives. Protest (safely). Talk to your friends. Don't look away. There are tips for calling your representatives as well. Keep the messages short Call often with short messages, not long Former aides say they tally calls and subject matter, but they don't actually listen to them And if you're extra nervous, call after hours or early in the morning to leave a voicemail. They still count! Many of them aren't answering the phones and sending everything to vm anyway. But I'm more likely to call if I know I don't have to talk to a live person.
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Post by babybean on Nov 13, 2023 17:14:17 GMT -6
I haven’t been sharing as much because the majority of my SM carries my POV, so I’m preaching to the choir. I do notice, however, that ‘neutral’ folks give me more of a response when I have a pretty infographic. It bothers me because why do you need well curated IG posts to care? The violent images or organic content isn’t good enough? Like wtf.
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Post by Sweetjane on Nov 13, 2023 18:53:29 GMT -6
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Post by miawallace on Nov 14, 2023 0:26:59 GMT -6
x.com/redveil/status/1724123680031281359?s=46&t=GbWHZdYHJSloFPs8bB8cDQI think he was the first artist to speak out loudly about ceasing fire during his set. This is how you use your platform. I’m going to buy all his music I don’t care. I need new clean the house music. He had a website that showed ways people can get involved. It was perfect bc there was a large crowd there. Ceasefiretoday.com
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Post by overboard on Nov 14, 2023 8:29:49 GMT -6
I have written (and called) to my rep and both of my Senators. I've also written to the White House, the VP's office, and the Biden campaign. I have explicitly stated I cannot financially support the campaign based off their recent comments and lack of support for a ceasefire. It always feels like I'm screaming into the void with my elected officials (because TX), but this REALLY feels that way. If anyone has other suggestions that may help, I'm all ears. I don't want to just stand by, but also am struggling to figure out how I can make a difference. The only response I got back was from Turd Cruz, so yeah. I feel like I don’t have any more words for what’s happening, so I’m donating money where I can and supporting my friends and coworkers. I don’t know what else to do.
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Post by gymngemini on Nov 14, 2023 8:58:44 GMT -6
Thank you for sharing that long thread miawallace. There was a lot of good information and background and helped me understand more. I also came across this book recommendation that I thought people might be interested in when the author was interviewed on a podcast I listened to. It was published on October 3, 2023, and there has been some push back after the terrorist attack on Oct 7 and subsequent attacks on Gaza afterwards. It's written about a specific event, but dives into the history and struggles of the conflict. I haven't started reading it yet (debating kindle or audio version) but I thought others might be interested in reading. A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy by Nathan Thrall www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/77920745Trigger warning The book does focus on a bus accident involving young elementary aged children. I know this whole situation is involving a ton of tragedy involving kids, but I wanted to state that upfront just in case.
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Post by babybean on Nov 14, 2023 9:11:44 GMT -6
It’s crazy that every chant is a ‘hate chant’ and every pro Palestinian group (even Jewish ones) are ‘hate groups’. Folks are losing their jobs, institutions and governments are banning flags and organized events. Things feel defeating and futile, but then I get little glimmers of hope. The number of people showing up and learning about this ‘conflict’ for the first time is huge. It’s having an impact. Governments are feeling the pressure and verbiage is shifting slowly. Gazan’s on the ground showing the world what’s happening has saved countless lives. Can you imagine how much worse this would be done in total darkness? Honestly, even little joys like it raining in Gaza today so they had a chance to collect water is great.
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Post by babybean on Nov 14, 2023 9:25:50 GMT -6
I know the focus has been primarily on the more vulnerable populations of Gazan’s but the men deserve to be recognized too. They fast so others can eat, work tirelessly to dig folks from rubble (sometimes with their bare hands), they are expected to lead and be pillars of strength for their communities. It’s an impossible weight to carry and yet they carry it.
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Post by sterling on Nov 14, 2023 10:06:14 GMT -6
Did anyone have a chance to watch Last Week Tonight with John Oliver? It’s one of the best 30 min summaries on all of this that I’ve seen.
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Post by miawallace on Nov 14, 2023 10:11:14 GMT -6
I know the focus has been primarily on the more vulnerable populations of Gazan’s but the men deserve to be recognized too. They fast so others can eat, work tirelessly to dig folks from rubble (sometimes with their bare hands), they are expected to lead and be pillars of strength for their communities. It’s an impossible weight to carry and yet they carry it. Yes. Its been bothering me a bit tbh. I keep hearing women, children and elderly and I get it - but it’s dangerous bc it dehumanizes the worth of men’s lives. I’ve seen so many brave men. I can easily see my dad and relatives in all of them.
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Post by leahcar on Nov 14, 2023 12:05:17 GMT -6
Did anyone have a chance to watch Last Week Tonight with John Oliver? It’s one of the best 30 min summaries on all of this that I’ve seen. I watched it last night and agree. It was really well done.
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Post by leahcar on Nov 14, 2023 12:06:23 GMT -6
I have written (and called) to my rep and both of my Senators. I've also written to the White House, the VP's office, and the Biden campaign. I have explicitly stated I cannot financially support the campaign based off their recent comments and lack of support for a ceasefire. It always feels like I'm screaming into the void with my elected officials (because TX), but this REALLY feels that way. If anyone has other suggestions that may help, I'm all ears. I don't want to just stand by, but also am struggling to figure out how I can make a difference. The only response I got back was from Turd Cruz, so yeah. I feel like I don’t have any more words for what’s happening, so I’m donating money where I can and supporting my friends and coworkers. I don’t know what else to do. I also got one back from Wesley Hunt, in addition to Turd Cruz. Nothing whatsoever from Cornyn. Ugh.
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Post by babybean on Nov 14, 2023 13:23:20 GMT -6
I’m sick of hearing “Hamas is hiding in hospitals and schools which makes those locations valid targets under international law” what the fuck is wrong with these people?! I don’t care where they’re hiding, send in special forces.
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Post by Pam Poovey on Nov 14, 2023 13:43:22 GMT -6
I’m sick of hearing “Hamas is hiding in hospitals and schools which makes those locations valid targets under international law” what the fuck is wrong with these people?! I don’t care where they’re hiding, send in special forces. I think we are all starting to realize that getting rid of Hamas and getting the hostages back are not the goals. the goal is land.
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Post by miawallace on Nov 14, 2023 15:50:49 GMT -6
The propaganda I’ve been seeing recently is bananas. I’m shocked it’s been okayed to be released by the Israeli government in a time where everything gets scrutinized and debunked. It’s disturbing actually.
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Post by jaygee on Nov 14, 2023 16:53:05 GMT -6
The propaganda I’ve been seeing recently is bananas. I’m shocked it’s been okayed to be released by the Israeli government in a time where everything gets scrutinized and debunked. It’s disturbing actually. It does feel like it’s getting more desperate. I also have a friend who has just gone so far down the rabbit hole that she is now posting Ben Shapiro clips. This was not previously a Ben Shapiro person. It’s very alarming.
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Post by elle on Nov 14, 2023 17:00:07 GMT -6
The propaganda I’ve been seeing recently is bananas. I’m shocked it’s been okayed to be released by the Israeli government in a time where everything gets scrutinized and debunked. It’s disturbing actually. Speaking of, I came across this today and I'm completely at a loss for words.
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Post by notblanche on Nov 14, 2023 17:58:44 GMT -6
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Post by Dr. Cox on Nov 14, 2023 18:10:15 GMT -6
I hope this isn’t disrespectful to the thread, but I’m not sure where else to put this. Has anyone else been unfollowing people you previously respected right and left lately? I don’t hold people to a pedestal per se, but some of them have been surprising and disappointing for their defense of Israel’s actions. Charlotte Clymer and Katie Porter hurt a bit.
I wish there was a way to make a list.
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Post by babybean on Nov 14, 2023 18:22:53 GMT -6
I hope this isn’t disrespectful to the thread, but I’m not sure where else to put this. Has anyone else been unfollowing people you previously respected right and left lately? I don’t hold people to a pedestal per se, but some of them have been surprising and disappointing for their defense of Israel’s actions. Charlotte Clymer and Katie Porter hurt a bit. I wish there was a way to make a list. I’ve unfollowed so many, but on the flip have followed many more beautiful souls. It is disheartening though and I’ve wanted a list too to save me time and trouble.
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Post by miawallace on Nov 14, 2023 18:40:08 GMT -6
I hope this isn’t disrespectful to the thread, but I’m not sure where else to put this. Has anyone else been unfollowing people you previously respected right and left lately? I don’t hold people to a pedestal per se, but some of them have been surprising and disappointing for their defense of Israel’s actions. Charlotte Clymer and Katie Porter hurt a bit. I wish there was a way to make a list. I have been unfollowing so many people. I just followed @celebrities4palestine on Instagram a few minutes ago. Some of the celebrities I’ve been loving are John Cusack on Twitter, Afshan Noor Azad-Kazi on Instagram (she played Padma Patil in the HP movies). I even followed Bjork. Don’t know a lot of her songs but she was getting harassed by Regina Spector (sp?) for her support of Palestine and so I followed her. 😂
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Post by Sweetjane on Nov 14, 2023 19:58:48 GMT -6
Sweet Mila! This mom made a message for Bisan, it brightened my day. Hopefully it brings you a little smile too. 🇵🇸 www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8DX8UXR/
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Post by Pam Poovey on Nov 14, 2023 20:19:11 GMT -6
IOF have entered al shifa hospital.
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Post by notblanche on Nov 15, 2023 7:49:14 GMT -6
Sweet Mila! This mom made a message for Bisan, it brightened my day. Hopefully it brings you a little smile too. 🇵🇸 www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8DX8UXR/I just came to share this! I love her.
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