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What part of their wont be another opportunity to vote for any party under a dictatorship is so hard to grasp?
Fearmongering is always used to keep the working class stuck voting for the duopoly; I am not nor do I support the duopoly.
Voting out of fear is much worse for our society.
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Third parties are the long-term solution to building up the working-class grassroots movements.
The fearmongering every four years only works on those voting for the duopoly; it has been used for many decades, the quote being an example of the status quo continuing.
We must demand higher standards from our politicians, first by not voting out of fear and working toward creating a better future outside the duopoly.
Rewarding genocide should not be an option, so third parties are the only choice some of us have.
“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them, and these will continue till they are resisted with either words or blows, or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.” ― Frederick Douglass
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Here’s the part where you form your opinion. The act of killing your own people to avoid a capture instinctively sounds terrible. But also consider what it means to be captured and likely tortured for an indeterminate time.
“this is a sad tactic but it’s a part of war”
"Friendly Fire" is a term used in military situations, but killing your own people on purpose, I do not see that as being a "sad tactic."
The article explains what happens when Israelis are taken hostage; a hostage exchange happens, which Israel does not want to do; that is why the Hannibal Directive was used on October 7th with civilians.
Since many were being taken hostage, while we also know how they were being treated by Hamas, the article explains and other interviews show what the hosatges said while being hostages of Hamas.
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The quote is calling out the duopoly though, not just one or the other.
People can vote or not vote if they want to; that is their right as well. Third parties are an option, though.
Fascism is already here, with our police state and technofeudalism.
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>One year ago today Palestinian fighters led by Hamas launched an unprecedented military offensive out of the Gaza Strip. >The immediate goal was to inflict a shattering blow against Israel’s army bases and militarized settlements which have besieged Gaza’s inhabitants for decades – all of which are built on land that Palestinian families were expelled from in 1948. >The bigger goal was to shatter a status quo in which Israel, the United States and their accomplices believed they had effectively sidelined the Palestinian cause, and to bring that struggle for liberation back to the forefront of world attention.
@AsaWinstanley >Our full, year-long investigation: How Israel killed hundreds of its own people on 7 October >[https://electronicintifada.net/content/how-israel-killed-hundreds-its-own-people-7-october/49216] --- Source: https://x.com/AsaWinstanley/status/1843209079201894757
“I shall not go to the polls. I have not registered. I believe that democracy has so far disappeared in the United States that no “two evils” exist. There is but one evil party with two names, and it will be elected despite all I can do or say.” – W.E.B. DuBois (1956)
@Resist_05 >Palestinian elder Hajj Zaid Abu Halil attempted to stop IDF soldiers from firing on youth that were peacefully protesting >Later in the afternoon the IDF broke into his home in Dora and beat him to death >Dora is in the occupied West Bank..🇵🇸💔 --- Screenshot:  --- Source: https://x.com/Resist_05/status/1843147906683203589
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20616665 > @MaxBlumenthal > > >Our documentary shredding Israel's genocidal post-Oct 7 lies, Atrocity Inc., is now live > > --- > > @TheGrayzoneNews > > >Atrocity Inc: How Israel Sells The Destruction Of Gaza > > >Watch @MaxBlumenthal's new documentary takedown of the media deceptions and hoaxes Israel pushed to manufacture consent for its genocidal assault on Gaza > > >In collaboration w/ @propandco & @sutjhally > > --- > > Edit: added screenshot > > Screenshot:  > > --- > > >Atrocity Inc. > > >A documentary by Max Blumenthal that takes us through the events of October 7th and the meticulously manufactured lies that came out of Israeli media. Atrocity Inc. takes a deep look at the mechanisms behind the propaganda created to serve Israeli goals. > > --- > > Source: https://x.com/MaxBlumenthal/status/1843320308654387634 > >
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Many are supporting the duopoly's funding of genocide of the Palestinian people due to Zionism's hold on our government and politicians, per AIPAC.
As we learn and grow, exposing ourselves to diverse ideas that we do not agree with, our world view changes as well, unless we construct our own echo chambers by self-censoring ourselves.
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Multiple U.S. broadband providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, have been breached by a Chinese hacking group tracked as Salt Typhoon, the Wall Street Journal reports.
It is unclear when the intrusion occurred, but WSJ cites people familiar with the matter, saying that "for months or longer, the hackers might have held access to network infrastructure used to cooperate with lawful U.S. requests for communications data."
According to the WSJ, the attack was discovered in recent weeks and is being investigated by the U.S. government and security experts in the private sector.
Salt Typhoon has been active since at least 2019 and is considered a sophisticated hacking group focusing on government entities and telecommunications companies typically in the Southeast Asia region.
Security researchers also found that the threat actor attacked hotels, engineering companies, and law firms in Brazil, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Canada, Israel, France, Guatemala, Lithuania, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
The hackers usually obtain initial access to the target network by exploiting vulnerabilities, such as the ProxyLogon vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server (CVE-2021-26855, CVE-2021-26857, CVE-2021-26858, and CVE-2021-27065).
In previous attacks attributed to Salt Typhoon/Ghost Emperor, the threat actor used a custom backdoor called SparrowDoor, customized versions of the Mimikatz tool for extracting authentication data, and a Windows kernel-mode rootkit Demodex.
Chinese APT hacking groups have been increasingly targeting U.S. and European networking devices and ISPs in cyberespionage attacks.
In August, cybersecurity researchers at Lumen's Black Lotus Labs disclosed that the Chinese threat actors known as "Volt Typhoon" exploited a zero-day flaw in Versa Director to steal credentials and breach corporate networks. During these attacks, the threat actors breached multiple ISPs and MSPs in the U.S. and India, which is not believed to be related to the recent breaches.
In September, Black Lotus Labs and law enforcement disrupted a massive Chinese botnet named "Raptor Train" that compromised over 260,000 SOHO routers, IP cameras with malware. This botnet was used by the "Flax Typhoon" threat actors for DDoS attacks and as a proxy to launch stealthy attacks on other organizations.
While these attacks have been attributed to different Chinese hacking groups, they are believed to operate under the same umbrella, commonly sharing infrastructure and tools.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20616665 > @MaxBlumenthal > > >Our documentary shredding Israel's genocidal post-Oct 7 lies, Atrocity Inc., is now live > > --- > > @TheGrayzoneNews > > >Atrocity Inc: How Israel Sells The Destruction Of Gaza > > >Watch @MaxBlumenthal's new documentary takedown of the media deceptions and hoaxes Israel pushed to manufacture consent for its genocidal assault on Gaza > > >In collaboration w/ @propandco & @sutjhally > > --- > > Edit: added screenshot > > Screenshot:  > > --- > > >Atrocity Inc. > > >A documentary by Max Blumenthal that takes us through the events of October 7th and the meticulously manufactured lies that came out of Israeli media. Atrocity Inc. takes a deep look at the mechanisms behind the propaganda created to serve Israeli goals. > > --- > > Source: https://x.com/MaxBlumenthal/status/1843320308654387634 > >
@MaxBlumenthal >Our documentary shredding Israel's genocidal post-Oct 7 lies, Atrocity Inc., is now live --- @TheGrayzoneNews >Atrocity Inc: How Israel Sells The Destruction Of Gaza >Watch @MaxBlumenthal's new documentary takedown of the media deceptions and hoaxes Israel pushed to manufacture consent for its genocidal assault on Gaza >In collaboration w/ @propandco & @sutjhally --- Edit: added screenshot Screenshot:  --- >Atrocity Inc. >A documentary by Max Blumenthal that takes us through the events of October 7th and the meticulously manufactured lies that came out of Israeli media. Atrocity Inc. takes a deep look at the mechanisms behind the propaganda created to serve Israeli goals. --- Source: https://x.com/MaxBlumenthal/status/1843320308654387634
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Oh, thanks for that information!
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Using Keni Burke’s “Risin' to the Top” as a backdrop, Redman provides an instructional guide on how to tightly pack weed inside of a cigar wrap or joint to enhance how high the smoker gets. Red also talks about the type of people that probably shouldn’t have access to rolling the blunt. The song was ranked #13 on Complex’s list of The Best Songs About Weed.^[[1] https://genius.com/Redman-how-to-roll-a-blunt-lyrics#about]
Risin' to the Top (7" Version) · Keni Burke [03:43 | https://youtu.be/21kwgMDXIX0]
Released in 1982 from the Changes album, its chart position was 63. This song was sampled several times and is considered Burke’s signature song. It was also released on RCA Records. The song was a defining hit for Burke, his best selling song, and showcases his work outside of Five Stairsteps. It was produced by the same artist. Along with the track “Hang Tight,” the song was moderately successful, becoming a major hit for Burke, and it brought success to its parent album, being the album’s only hit single. “Risin' To The Top” had a very electronic feel, with drums over guitar, strings and keyboards, and it became Burke’s best known track.^[[2] https://genius.com/Keni-burke-risin-to-the-top-lyrics]
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Russia's foreign ministry and security service "are putting finishing legal touches" on the removal, said Kamulov, adding that the final decision will "hopefully" be announced soon.
"We once again appeal to Western countries with an urgent call to acknowledge responsibility for the post-conflict reconstruction of Afghanistan, lift sanctions restrictions, and return Kabul's appropriated assets," he said during the opening remarks of the meeting, where Taliban's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi had also been present.
Russia has slowly been normalizing relations with the Taliban after it seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 following the withdrawal of the U.S. forces after 20 years of war. Since then, the Taliban has imposed harsh restrictive laws on women in particular, including banning them from speaking in public.
No international government has recognized the Taliban administration, but China and United Arab Emirates have accepted its ambassadors in their capitals.
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Ah, I do not try to seem that way on purpose.
I will continue to try to improve my communication skills while also sharing diverse information not seen on Lemmy.
Thank you for taking the time to explain your thoughts on the matter!
>Dedicated to dialogue and peace! >At Dialogue works, we believe there’s nothing more unstoppable than when people come together. --- >Larry C. Johnson is a veteran of the CIA and the State Department’s Office of Counter Terrorism. He is the founder and managing partner of BERG Associates, which was established in 1998. Larry provided training to the US Military’s Special Operations community for 24 years. He has been vilified by the right and the left, which means he must be doing something right. You can also follow him on telegram (t.me/sonar_21 (https://t.me/sonar_21) and https://sonar21.com. >Please Subscribe to Larry's YouTube channel using the link below: / @counter_currents_channel
@wrkrsstrikeback >Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will both continue funding the lsraeli state's genocide in Gaza. Both the Democrats and Republicans are warmongering parties of the billionaire class. 1/x [Image to Text] >NO HARRIS, NO TRUMP >Hassan Abdel Salam | ABANDON HARRIS Co-founder >ORGANIZE TO END THE GENOCIDE >JILL STEIN | Presidential Candidate >RALLY Sunday >October 6 | 2 PM ET Bint Jebail Cultural Center 14201 Prospect St Bldg. 2 Dearborn, MI >KSHAMA SAWANT | Socialist & Former Independent City Councilmember >REGISTER & attend in person or via livestream >Harris and Trump will both continue funding the Israeli state's genocide in Gaza. Both the Democrats and Republicans are warmongering parties of the billionaire class. We need to win every possible vote for Jill Stein as a step towards building a new antiwar working-class party. >solidarity@workersstrikeback.org >[Logo] ABANDON HARRIS >[Logo] Jill STEIN 2024 >[Logo] WORKERS STRIKE BACK | WHEN WE FIGHT-WE CAN WIN Poster:  --- Screenshot:  --- Source: https://x.com/wrkrsstrikeback/status/1841845190773936350
“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them, and these will continue till they are resisted with either words or blows, or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.” ― Frederick Douglass
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>On The Freedom Side LIVE, Thursday, 10/03 at 3pm ET/12pm PT, Eugene and Rania are joined by special guests: >Dr. Jill Stein - With the 2024 US presidential election one month away, 2024 Green Party candidate Dr. Jill Stein joins the show to discuss the state of the election, why third-party candidates matter in US politics, and the urgent need for peace negotiations one year into the genocide in Gaza that’s brought the threat of WWlll closer than ever. >Maya Ayache - Israel launched a brutal carpet-bombing campaign in Beirut, Lebanon, targeting Axis of Resistance leaders and leveling entire residential blocks. Lebanese Journalist Maya Ayache in Beirut discusses this escalation and shares the situation on the ground as Israel invades Lebanon. >Iran fired hundreds of missiles at Israel that targeted key military and security installations in Tel Aviv and elsewhere, in the biggest attack on Israel yet. How will the US and Israel respond? Rania and Eugene discuss. >Kurt Hackbarth- Mexico has inaugurated Claudia Sheinbaum, its first woman president, following her landslide victory in June. Kurt Hackbarth, host of Soberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast, explains what to expect from the US corporate elite and Mexico’s right wing as Sheinbaum’s pledge to continue AMLO’s progressive Fourth Transformation initiative threatens their plans for the country. >Ahmed Kaballo - After seventeen months of Sudan’s brutal civil war, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have launched a major offensive in the capital Khartoum against the UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Ahmed Kaballo, the CEO & Founder of African Stream, discusses the latest escalation in the conflict that has devastated the country and left millions displaced and facing famine. >Evan Branan - Hurricane Helene has catastrophic devastation across the southeastern US, killing at least 130 people and over 1,000 reported missing. Evan Branan, an Ashville, North Carolina resident organizing disaster relief efforts with the Party for Socialism and Liberation, describes the dire situation as over a million people remain without power, cell service, and with limited access to food and water. #breakthroughnews
>Straight talking, straight forward. @WorkersPartyGB Seven time Parliamentarian >I was 1000m away when they killed Nasrallah, says Prof Seyed Marandi. If the Israelis strike again they will be outgunned. Refusing to die for Netanyahu #SeyedMarandi #Nasrallah #Israel #Netanyahu --- >Key Points: >1. Emergence of Thought Leaders: Professor Mandi’s growing influence highlights the role of intellectuals in shaping public discourse on international relations. His presence on mainstream media underscores the demand for informed perspectives. >1. Strategic Military Responses: Iran’s calculated military actions are focused on military rather than civilian targets, showcasing a strategic shift towards intelligence gathering and precision strikes, which could change the dynamics of regional conflict. >1. Intelligence Gathering as a Priority: The focus on understanding U.S. and Israeli military capabilities indicates Iran’s long-term strategy of preparation and deterrence, which may alter future engagements and tactics. >1. Potential for Escalation: Mandi warns that if Israeli provocations continue, Iran’s response could escalate significantly, indicating that the region is on a precarious edge that could lead to prolonged conflict. >1. Underestimating Opponents: The Israeli military’s historical arrogance may lead to miscalculations as they fail to appreciate the resilience and tactical capabilities of groups like Hezbollah and Iran. >1. Global Economic Implications: An escalation in conflict, particularly involving U.S. interests, could disrupt global markets, emphasizing the interconnectedness of geopolitical stability and economic health. >1. Call for Awareness: There is a need for Western audiences to critically assess the implications of supporting regimes engaged in aggressive tactics, which could ultimately lead to broader regional instability.
“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” ― George Orwell
>Straight talking, straight forward. @WorkersPartyGB Seven time Parliamentarian >Pantygate 2, Starmer pays for the underwear. The last Waltz. Iran can hit any part of Israel. Lebanon losses. And Israel’s rusty Iron Dome #Starmer #Pantygate #Waltz #IronDome #Israel --- >Key Points: >1. Iran’s Missile Capabilities: Iran’s advancements in missile technology have shifted the balance of power in the region, demonstrating that Israel’s military superiority is increasingly challenged. This development could lead to a more aggressive Iranian stance in future conflicts. >1. Ineffectiveness of Israeli Defense Systems: The failure of the Iron Dome to intercept a significant number of incoming missiles raises questions about Israel’s military readiness and could embolden adversaries like Iran and Hezbollah. >1. Civilian Impact of Warfare: The high civilian casualties in ongoing conflicts highlight the brutal realities of war, particularly for vulnerable populations such as women and children, prompting discussions about humanitarian considerations in military strategies. >1. Changing Geopolitical Alliances: The shifting dynamics in the Middle East could result in new alliances and enmities, as countries reassess their positions in light of Iran’s demonstrated military capabilities. >1. Western Governments’ Dilemma: The U.S. and U.K. face a precarious balance between supporting Israel and avoiding entanglement in a broader conflict that could destabilize their interests in the region. >1. Political Ramifications in the U.S.: The evolving situation in the Middle East could adversely affect the Democratic Party’s electoral prospects, particularly among Arab and Muslim communities, potentially reshaping voter dynamics in key states. >1. America First Ideology: The U.S. commitment to Israel raises questions about the effectiveness and sincerity of the “America First” policy, as it seems to prioritize foreign entanglements over domestic interests.
>Watch our interview with Jill Stein from May, on the ground at the campus antiwar protests: https://youtu.be/NXSZUtt4kYE > - The antiwar movement has gained renewed momentum, with dozens of university campuses across the nation seeing mass encampments and protests against the Israeli state’s genocidal war on Gaza. --- >On Strike provides news & analysis from a working-class perspective, putting forward a strategy to take on the billionaires and their political servants, and win. >On Strike is a production of Workers Strike Back, which was launched by Kshama Sawant and other working people in 2023 to spread the lessons of her decade as a socialist City Councilmember in Seattle, where she led movements to win historic victories like the first major $15 minimum wage, the Amazon Tax for affordable housing, and landmark renters’ rights like the first-in-the-nation ban on winter evictions. Workers Strike Back is building a movement across the country to fight for things like a $25/hour minimum wage, free healthcare and quality affordable housing for all, an end U.S. military aid to the Israeli war machine, and an end the genocide and occupation in Gaza. We’re organizing to build Jill Stein’s independent, pro-worker, antiwar Presidential campaign & to begin laying the foundation for a new party for working people.
>On Strike provides news & analysis from a working-class perspective, putting forward a strategy to take on the billionaires and their political servants, and win. >On Strike is a production of Workers Strike Back, which was launched by Kshama Sawant and other working people in 2023 to spread the lessons of her decade as a socialist City Councilmember in Seattle, where she led movements to win historic victories like the first major $15 minimum wage, the Amazon Tax for affordable housing, and landmark renters’ rights like the first-in-the-nation ban on winter evictions. Workers Strike Back is building a movement across the country to fight for things like a $25/hour minimum wage, free healthcare and quality affordable housing for all, an end U.S. military aid to the Israeli war machine, and an end the genocide and occupation in Gaza. We’re organizing to build Jill Stein’s independent, pro-worker, antiwar Presidential campaign & to begin laying the foundation for a new party for working people.
>British rapper Lowkey’s music has been entwined with activism since he first picked up a mic, and true to form, he joins Piers Morgan Uncensored with political fire in his belly. Openly anti-Zionist and pro-Palestine, Lowkey lays the blame for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East squarely at the feet of Israel. >Piers Morgan counters, saying that both Hamas and Hezbollah are fully committed to the destruction of the Jewish state, and their attacks would inevitably draw an IDF response. >Piers then brings in Lebanese-American terror commentator Brigitte Gabriel, who claims that Israel had always wanted peace, and withdrew from Gaza in 2005. Lowkey is shocked by her statement that "Palestinians have brought this on themselves", and directly accuses her organisation ACT for America of accepting funding from organisations that invest in illegal settlements in the West Bank. Timestamps: >1. 00:00 - Introduction >1. 01:44 - Where we are now with this war? >1. 03:30 - Would you say the majority of people killed on October 7 were killed by Hamas? >1. 05:30 - Why are you trying to diminish the scale of what happened? >1. 07:09 - How would you respond on October 8 if you were the Israeli Government? >1. 11:24 - Israel believes Hamas and Hezbollah when they say they want to destroy Israel >1. 14:01 - Was October 7 a terror attack? >1. 14:30 - Have you watched the Hamas footage of October 7? >1. 19:56 - Was it resistance or terrorism? >1. 20:20 - Brigitte Gabriel joins the discussion >1. 24:05 - Do you accept Palestinians should have the same rights as the rest of us? >1. 30:13 - Do you condemn the expansion of settlements on the West Bank? >1. 31:38 - Do you condemn what happened on October 7? #israel #palestine #hamas #piersmorgan #interview #debate
>Straight talking, straight forward. @WorkersPartyGB Seven time Parliamentarian --- Timestamps: >1. 05:40 Menu #Lebanon #Israel #Iran #MiddleEast #WestAsia >1. 08:01 Monologue #Lebanon #Israel #Iran #War #Starmer >1. 25:50 Prof Seyed Mohammad Marandi #Lebanon #Israel #Gaza #Netanyahu >1. 1:10:01 Colonel Douglas Macgregor #Lebanon #Israel #Gaza #Netanyahu #Trump #Ukraine >1. 1:30:30 Steve Sosebee #Palestine #Orphanage #Gaza #WestBank >1. 1:49:36 Gayatri Galloway on Social Media
>BlackRock and other asset managers are profiting off of every aspect of your life. It's not a conspiracy — it's an open restructuring of society. --- Key Points: >1. Asset Management Dynamics: BlackRock’s model relies on managing institutional funds, but the real money comes from everyday investors like pension funds. This disconnect limits public control over investments. >1. Universal Ownership Risks: Holding shares across various sectors can lead to anti-competitive behavior, as companies may avoid price competition, harming consumers. >1. Political Ties: BlackRock’s connections to government officials raise concerns about a revolving door that may lead to conflicts of interest in policy-making. >1. Voting Behavior: Asset managers often vote in line with company executives, prioritizing short-term profits over long-term sustainability, which can hurt broader stakeholder interests. >1. Shareholder Oligarchy: The shift from widespread shareholder democracy to concentrated power among a few asset managers diminishes individual influence and accountability. >1. Regulatory Challenges: Efforts to regulate asset managers like BlackRock face resistance, as they profit significantly from their current operational model, complicating oversight. >1. Public Awareness: Understanding BlackRock’s influence is crucial in advocating for a more equitable financial system that benefits a wider population.
>An independent documentary & interview series hosted by Abby Martin - reporting on war & inequality from the heart of Empire --- >Journalist Séamus Malekafzali joins Abby Martin to talk about Israel's invasion of Lebanon, the assassination of Nasrallah, and the potential for war with Iran. They are also joined by Empire Files producer Mike Prysner. >Read Séamus' work at https://www.seamus-malekafzali.com/ >Follow Séamus at https://x.com/seamus_malek