As always, your views are on the money. But I have a question. What exactly can our government do to stop the war in Gaza? Stop sending Israel weapons? Wouldn't that be viewed as antisemitic and leaving Israel defenseless and betraying a long-term alliance? Also, wouldn't that have a negative impact on the American arms industry? Are we attributing too much power and influence to diplomacy against an intractable enemy/friend? What can we realistically do?
Thank you to my Senator Bernie Sanders for speaking out about Gaza. Yes, I have noticed it has not been adequately addressed at the DNC. How can this many people die without acknowledgment. Reuters published on 8/15/2024 that over 40,000 dead in Gaza and that's an underestimate. Bernie was Mayor of Burlington, in which the city proper has approximately 50,000 people. I cannot imagine if someone wiped out my home city and no one said anything.
The Obamas gave amazing speeches. They really pumped up the crowd. Kamala and Tim must win. And we must keep the pressure on all of our government leaders for a ceasefire and to stop arming Israel. And I agree with you that it will elevate Kamala and Tim's chances to win in November. The majority of Americans want the ceasefire and to stop the arms transfer. This genocide just cannot go on in Gaza. There is no place for genocide anywhere.
I want to hope with everything inside of me that this election can bring a permanent cease fire. It feels like it will get swept under the rug if not addressed now. I want to put pressure on the Harris/Walz ticket, but it feels like Democrats are so afraid of challenging the nominee because they're afraid of Trump. "What do you think is going to happen to Palestine under a Trump presidency?", I mean look at what happened to them under the Biden Admin. NO MORE MONEY FOR BOMBS- how do we achieve that under all this fear and shaky ground. How do we stop our tax dollars from being spent on war crimes while our own people are struggling in such a huge way. How do we dismantle the war machine that is our country? When will we start taking accountability of our past? When will I feel proud to be American? Anyway, as always, Thank you for your recap Qasim!
Modest Mouse « Float on » with the sheep going to slaughter doesn’t seem like the most positive choice given that Biden and Harris continue to send munitions to Israel for its genocide of Palestinians.
The speakers at the DNC and the state delegations look like America. And the speakers all sound like they LIKE America and Americans, in all our diversity. The Democrats sound like people who are willing to meet people where they are, and give them the assistance they think they need. The Republicans sound like people who are only going to like you, are only going to be willing to help you, if you fit it their box of what is acceptable.
Agree with so many of your observations..Grateful that Bernie addressed Gaza directly, confident that Harris/Walz will address and help rectify the situation in Gaza to the benefit of all involved once they’re elected.
As always, gotta love Bernie!!! I think she needs to address this at some level now. She may not be able to change policy right now, but I hope she offers real hope that she will when in office. The corruption of Netanyahu's leadership on this war, including his sabotage of negotiations, has become so blatantly obvious that US support with arms for the war is not only morally wrong but a huge embarrassment. And we will absolutely need the support of the "Uncommitted" in November. And while I would not have wanted protests to spoil this wonderful convention, I am sorry that there is not at least some visibility and recognition.
PoetryIsDemocracy, I don't know to whom you're addressing your comment. But you did not listen to, or understand, Barack Obama's comment: we don't have to agree with each other, we just have to learn to live peacefully together. That doesn't mean you have to vote for people with whose platform you disagree.
I always strongly object to people who express opinions, but don't identify themselves. It seems cowardly and illegitimate.
You didn't have to listen gavel to gavel. I didn't listen at all. I just read the linked summarizing article. It contained quotes.
"Posting is not voting" is related to anonymous posting. You reduce not only your exposure, which is like responsibility, but you eliminate any concept of commitment.
I hope you will either reconsider your decision to be anonymous, or stop posting blather to which you don't even hold yourself intellectually and philosophically responsible. What's "fun" for you is unnecessarily provocative and insulting to others.
I generally find that very religious/observant people (any religion) are also very conservative. I'm tempted to think that the misery of following nonsensical rules is drawn to the company of others who are willing to do the same. Qasim is a religious person, but he's very liberal. So, as he said to you, he wonders if he was subjected to faith-based (his own faith!) bigotry from intolerant people.
You were right that your comment wasn't exactly logical, a sloppiness you allow yourself by being anonymous. As I said, if you grow up, you might want to reconsider that.
So, you're easily provoked. Sorry to hear. You're a lawyer. It's hard to imagine a lawyer that fragile. But you say you are.
Donnie Trump compares himself to Lincoln, too. Lincoln did have a sense of humor. You don't seem to.
Please also consider bothering with longhand, if you have a point to make.
You don't have to assume I read Obama's comment. I told you I did.
Since you raise the topic, as bad as "armchair activism" is, anonymous armchair activism is worse.
I'm lost. You said you were part of the Reform movement, and now, you say you're "observant." You don't appreciate things I write, and I don't appreciate your hiding behind a pseudonym. There may be room for each of us (not just one of us) to make changes.
Yes, Qasim is an adult, and so am I. So that makes two of the three of us. I have every confidence that he will say what he thinks needs to be said, as he already has.
I won't blanket all members of a community because of the bigotry of a few. It doesn't work that way. Moreover, my faith calls me to respond with justice, even in the face of injustice. That's a non-negotiable for me.
PoetryIsDemocracy, I've noticed that you "Like" my responses to you even before you've had time to read them. So you're still playing games. And in your comment above, you're all over the map regarding of whom you approve and of whom you disapprove. You claim to be a lawyer, and being anonymous helps you say anything, no matter how nonsensical, without having to take public responsibility.
Qasim didn't say he was intolerant of other Muslims. He said they were seemingly intolerant of him.
I said it before, and I'll say it again: I encourage you to reconsider how you present yourself, which, frankly, is related to your level of self-respect/(esteem?) and maturity.
As always, your views are on the money. But I have a question. What exactly can our government do to stop the war in Gaza? Stop sending Israel weapons? Wouldn't that be viewed as antisemitic and leaving Israel defenseless and betraying a long-term alliance? Also, wouldn't that have a negative impact on the American arms industry? Are we attributing too much power and influence to diplomacy against an intractable enemy/friend? What can we realistically do?
Thank you for your blog.
The musical roll call was phenomenal.
Thank you to my Senator Bernie Sanders for speaking out about Gaza. Yes, I have noticed it has not been adequately addressed at the DNC. How can this many people die without acknowledgment. Reuters published on 8/15/2024 that over 40,000 dead in Gaza and that's an underestimate. Bernie was Mayor of Burlington, in which the city proper has approximately 50,000 people. I cannot imagine if someone wiped out my home city and no one said anything.
The Obamas gave amazing speeches. They really pumped up the crowd. Kamala and Tim must win. And we must keep the pressure on all of our government leaders for a ceasefire and to stop arming Israel. And I agree with you that it will elevate Kamala and Tim's chances to win in November. The majority of Americans want the ceasefire and to stop the arms transfer. This genocide just cannot go on in Gaza. There is no place for genocide anywhere.
I want to hope with everything inside of me that this election can bring a permanent cease fire. It feels like it will get swept under the rug if not addressed now. I want to put pressure on the Harris/Walz ticket, but it feels like Democrats are so afraid of challenging the nominee because they're afraid of Trump. "What do you think is going to happen to Palestine under a Trump presidency?", I mean look at what happened to them under the Biden Admin. NO MORE MONEY FOR BOMBS- how do we achieve that under all this fear and shaky ground. How do we stop our tax dollars from being spent on war crimes while our own people are struggling in such a huge way. How do we dismantle the war machine that is our country? When will we start taking accountability of our past? When will I feel proud to be American? Anyway, as always, Thank you for your recap Qasim!
It isn't just you, Michelle killed it.
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Modest Mouse « Float on » with the sheep going to slaughter doesn’t seem like the most positive choice given that Biden and Harris continue to send munitions to Israel for its genocide of Palestinians.
The speakers at the DNC and the state delegations look like America. And the speakers all sound like they LIKE America and Americans, in all our diversity. The Democrats sound like people who are willing to meet people where they are, and give them the assistance they think they need. The Republicans sound like people who are only going to like you, are only going to be willing to help you, if you fit it their box of what is acceptable.
Agree with so many of your observations..Grateful that Bernie addressed Gaza directly, confident that Harris/Walz will address and help rectify the situation in Gaza to the benefit of all involved once they’re elected.
I hope so!🙏 but I refuse to vote for Trump and go backwards
As always, gotta love Bernie!!! I think she needs to address this at some level now. She may not be able to change policy right now, but I hope she offers real hope that she will when in office. The corruption of Netanyahu's leadership on this war, including his sabotage of negotiations, has become so blatantly obvious that US support with arms for the war is not only morally wrong but a huge embarrassment. And we will absolutely need the support of the "Uncommitted" in November. And while I would not have wanted protests to spoil this wonderful convention, I am sorry that there is not at least some visibility and recognition.
PoetryIsDemocracy, I don't know to whom you're addressing your comment. But you did not listen to, or understand, Barack Obama's comment: we don't have to agree with each other, we just have to learn to live peacefully together. That doesn't mean you have to vote for people with whose platform you disagree.
I always strongly object to people who express opinions, but don't identify themselves. It seems cowardly and illegitimate.
You didn't have to listen gavel to gavel. I didn't listen at all. I just read the linked summarizing article. It contained quotes.
"Posting is not voting" is related to anonymous posting. You reduce not only your exposure, which is like responsibility, but you eliminate any concept of commitment.
I hope you will either reconsider your decision to be anonymous, or stop posting blather to which you don't even hold yourself intellectually and philosophically responsible. What's "fun" for you is unnecessarily provocative and insulting to others.
I generally find that very religious/observant people (any religion) are also very conservative. I'm tempted to think that the misery of following nonsensical rules is drawn to the company of others who are willing to do the same. Qasim is a religious person, but he's very liberal. So, as he said to you, he wonders if he was subjected to faith-based (his own faith!) bigotry from intolerant people.
You were right that your comment wasn't exactly logical, a sloppiness you allow yourself by being anonymous. As I said, if you grow up, you might want to reconsider that.
So, you're easily provoked. Sorry to hear. You're a lawyer. It's hard to imagine a lawyer that fragile. But you say you are.
Donnie Trump compares himself to Lincoln, too. Lincoln did have a sense of humor. You don't seem to.
Please also consider bothering with longhand, if you have a point to make.
You don't have to assume I read Obama's comment. I told you I did.
Since you raise the topic, as bad as "armchair activism" is, anonymous armchair activism is worse.
I'm lost. You said you were part of the Reform movement, and now, you say you're "observant." You don't appreciate things I write, and I don't appreciate your hiding behind a pseudonym. There may be room for each of us (not just one of us) to make changes.
Yes, Qasim is an adult, and so am I. So that makes two of the three of us. I have every confidence that he will say what he thinks needs to be said, as he already has.
I don't understand your logic -- that because I faced faith based bigotry from intolerant people, I should likewise become intolerant?
I mean in that case an opinion without a point can be dismissed without delay. Not sure what else to say.
I won't blanket all members of a community because of the bigotry of a few. It doesn't work that way. Moreover, my faith calls me to respond with justice, even in the face of injustice. That's a non-negotiable for me.
PoetryIsDemocracy, I've noticed that you "Like" my responses to you even before you've had time to read them. So you're still playing games. And in your comment above, you're all over the map regarding of whom you approve and of whom you disapprove. You claim to be a lawyer, and being anonymous helps you say anything, no matter how nonsensical, without having to take public responsibility.
Qasim didn't say he was intolerant of other Muslims. He said they were seemingly intolerant of him.
I said it before, and I'll say it again: I encourage you to reconsider how you present yourself, which, frankly, is related to your level of self-respect/(esteem?) and maturity.