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[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world -4 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Yes, you should, as a Jew lecture all of Israel. The entire premise of Israel is based on the fact that Jews Have a divine Right and responsibility bestowed upon them by god. You are a Jew and therefore they should take you seriously based on that responsibility. Bestowed upon you by God, even if you don't believe it, they supposedly do.

No I don't expect you to change the world being one voice.I expect everyone together to raise their voices.And the overwhelming majority of voices together decrying atrocities to work against injustice can make the difference.

I can't say "as a Jew think you guys are f****** morons," but you can! So calm the f*** down, get over yourself, realize that I'm not accusing you of anything and stop being so f****** defensive and just do your part.

[–] kux@lemm.ee 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

For one, you can say fuck on the internet, and for two, who are you to give out such ridiculous orders?

[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Speech to text censors stuff unless I go back and fix it.

And two yes I was being a bit of an asshole last night. See my new reply if you care.

[–] kux@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago

it's a reasonable reply, fair play to you

[–] gregorum@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Well you certainly have clearly articulated your ignorant prejudices and bigotries, but I still have yet to hear a reason why I, as a Jew, am responsible for the actions of Israel nor why my voice should matter to them just because I’m a Jew.

[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Your not responsible for their actions and I dont think I ever said that.

Look, I'm sorry I came at you so hard last night. I was drinking and I'm pissed off that there is a genocide going on that I feel like I can do fuck all about. Guess part of me wants to put it on other people since I feel helpless about it.

In retrospect saying we should publicly shame jews around the world for not going out of their way to scream publicly about a government that does not represent them - is stupid. I'm just frustrated and mad. I do think Israelis in the country should stand up to their government but you are right, Israelis and other jews are two very different groups of people.

I do think your voice probably carries more weight to at least some Israelis, but again, it's not your responsibility.

[–] assassin_aragorn@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

I applaud your willing to say you were wrong and that you were emotional and drunk. I still believe you were very wrong, but it's laudable to admit to that and recognize it.

I used to drink way too much, so I understand, trust me.

[–] wide_eyed_stupid@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Fuck man, I've been reading this exchange and you sound a bit unhinged. Some random Jewish person living half a world away has no influence whatsoever on the actions of Israel. Do note that the person you're arguing with has already spoken out against Israel's actions in this very thread! But there's nothing more they can do about it. They're just a rando online, nobody in any position in power is going to give a fuck about what they say. Or what you say. Or what I say, for that matter. Putting all this shit on their shoulders (or anyone else not in Israel - or in a position of power elsewhere) is deranged.

The only people who can change anything about it are Israelis themselves, their government or foreign governments (maybe large corporations? But why would they as long as they make money, right?) by putting pressure on Israel. Nobody else. Certainly not some poor schmuck you decided to berate on Lemmy. Get over yourself.

[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

I read your post and looked back and I apologized to the other poster. I was angry about the situation and drinking last night, not that drinking gives me permission to be an asshole.