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The idea that "An oppressed people have the right to resist by any means they deem necessary" has been quite popular amongst certain leftist schools of thought and has been shared by more than a few people I personally known.
I take it you've probably seen slogans to the effect of "Decolonization isn't pretty". The implication is pretty obvious.
I asked who is saying that. A few people you know is hardly a reliable source.
https://lemmy.world/comment/4259548
https://lemmy.world/comment/4267954
https://lemmy.world/comment/4268554
https://lemmy.world/comment/4266790
https://lemmy.world/comment/4286703
Just for the people I've called out. There's loads of em
I mean, you can't get any more mask off than this. It's explicitly saying "anything done to harm Israelis is justifiable because they are an occupier".
Before I go looking for sources, let me honestly ask, if I do find widely shared social media pages or statements from progressive groups espousing this idea, will that actually affect your views in any way? How will you views change if I do find evidence of this?
It doesn't really matter at this stage. We've already established that you've been less than truthful.
Well, if you're openly stating that no amount of evidence will change your mind, I'm glad I can save my time.
Just don't go telling people you care at all about truth though, if that's your mindset.
No, I’m saying that you’ve posted fiction and now you want to scrabble around for anything you can find to try and validate yourself. I’m saying I don’t care what you do because you’ve given me no reason to. Clear?
"I will not accept any evidence presented by you because I've a priori decided that everything you say is a lie. Also, somehow I'm pretending to be rational."
What was the fiction I posted, anyway? I made a claim that non-trivial groups have supported the idea that essentially any kind of "resistance" is justified, you denied that without evidence, and then stated that you will not accept any evidence I present.