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Forum: Non-USA & General Politics Today, 06:41 PM
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Posted By lionking
Do keep up ...

Do keep up

https://www.axios.com/2024/01/22/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-hostages#



This was completely rejected by Hamas, which countered with demands that Israel release all Palestinian...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics Today, 06:05 PM
Replies: 600
Views: 8,111
Posted By lionking
I may have missed it, but has any world leader...

I may have missed it, but has any world leader recently called on Hamas to accept ceasefire terms offered to it? If they haven’t, why not? It would end the war in an instant.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts Yesterday, 04:12 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 1,384
Posted By lionking
Of course. The idea of ascribing political...

Of course. The idea of ascribing political motives to artists is absurd. The few that did are the exceptions that prove the rule.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts Yesterday, 02:09 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 1,384
Posted By lionking
There’s also the suggestion (shudder) that they...

There’s also the suggestion (shudder) that they enable nationalism. While at least some on the left favour internationalism, the former, like it or not, is usually a strong unifying force.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts Yesterday, 12:49 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 1,384
Posted By lionking
Well I don’t have to think about it. Revisionism...

Well I don’t have to think about it. Revisionism like this is stupid.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 16th March 2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 143
Continuation Australian Politics II
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Posted By lionking
With the by election results in Queensland it...

With the by election results in Queensland it looks like the Labor state government will lose in October. Palaszczuk read the tea leaves correctly. It’s been a good run though.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 16th March 2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 1,384
Posted By lionking
While I get the idea that the usual left wing...

While I get the idea that the usual left wing apologists keep excusing stupid decisions.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 16th March 2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 720
Posted By lionking
I thought everyone could clearly see that this is...

I thought everyone could clearly see that this is an extension of the many threads on this very subject. Nevertheless it doesn’t make the comment I was referencing less ridiculous.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 15th March 2024, 11:35 PM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
Osama bin laden was Arab royalty.

Osama bin laden was Arab royalty.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 15th March 2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 143
Continuation Australian Politics II
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Posted By lionking
One development in the Lehrmann defamation trial,...

One development in the Lehrmann defamation trial, due to be decided very soon. Judge Lee has asked for details of Higgins compensation payout. I’m trying to understand why, and one thing that comes...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 15th March 2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
You have non-Hamas sourced proof of that? Thought...

You have non-Hamas sourced proof of that? Thought not.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 15th March 2024, 03:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 720
Posted By lionking
In this long thread, this is by far the most...

In this long thread, this is by far the most ridiculous thing I’ve read.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 15th March 2024, 03:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 720
Posted By lionking
I said at the start of this war that it is all...

I said at the start of this war that it is all about picking sides. How else could it be so when everything is so polarised? Those who say they are treading a virtuous middle path are at best...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 15th March 2024, 01:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 720
Posted By lionking
The Hamas attack and its severity was recorded in...

The Hamas attack and its severity was recorded in graphic detail. The scope of the attack was beyond any reasonable doubt.

What happened after that was a fully expected consequence of Hamas’...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 15th March 2024, 12:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 720
Posted By lionking
As expected, a conspiracy theory.

As expected, a conspiracy theory.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 14th March 2024, 11:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 720
Posted By lionking
I think there are too many threads on this topic...

I think there are too many threads on this topic already.

It is beyond doubt to me that Hamas launched a premeditated terrorist attack designed to rape, kill and kidnap as many Israelis as...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 14th March 2024, 11:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 720
Posted By lionking
What do you think they did?

What do you think they did?
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 14th March 2024, 11:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 720
Posted By lionking
Neither have I. Yet in this thread we have...

Neither have I. Yet in this thread we have posters telling Israel to forget about it. Puzzeling.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 14th March 2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 720
Posted By lionking
Oh great. You’ve worked out how to prevent...

Oh great. You’ve worked out how to prevent civilians dying in war. I’d like to hear about that.

Meanwhile, how about you getting Hamas to accept the ceasefire conditions.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 14th March 2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 720
Posted By lionking
You invade a country, kill citizens and kidnap...

You invade a country, kill citizens and kidnap others, a war inevitably results. Wars are nasty and civilians die.

The question that everyone should be asking, and loudly, is why is Hamas not...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 14th March 2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 600
Views: 8,111
Posted By lionking
I really don’t know where this whole...

I really don’t know where this whole religion/“you guys are Islamophobic” derail has come from as it has no place in this thread. Unless some here think anti-Hamas=anti-Islam, which is an utterly...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th March 2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 29,260
Posted By lionking
Exactly. This article is far from the slam dunk...

Exactly. This article is far from the slam dunk TA thinks it is. Al it demonstrates is that JKR is not infallible, and it does nothing to counter the appalling treatment she has received by TRAs
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 14th March 2024, 05:01 AM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
Without smilies it can be hard to decide, so I...

Without smilies it can be hard to decide, so I will ask. Is this a serious post?
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 14th March 2024, 12:01 AM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
Yes it is. It’s called a war.

Yes it is. It’s called a war.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 13th March 2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 770
Posted By lionking
********. Your hatred of Israel is crystal clear.

********. Your hatred of Israel is crystal clear.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 13th March 2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
Can you name any country which, when invaded and...

Can you name any country which, when invaded and suffered murderous attacks and hostage taking, and had the capacity to retaliate, would not do so?
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 13th March 2024, 01:44 PM
Replies: 600
Views: 8,111
Posted By lionking
You won’t answer this, but explain why Hamas...

You won’t answer this, but explain why Hamas refuses to surrender when Israel has offered concessions like the release of Palestinian prisoners?
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 13th March 2024, 01:58 AM
Replies: 600
Views: 8,111
Posted By lionking
I have no idea if you are responding to me or...

I have no idea if you are responding to me or not, but if you are I would like to see any where or any time I have attributed negative characteristics to people who practice Islam. Put up or you know...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 12th March 2024, 11:44 PM
Replies: 600
Views: 8,111
Posted By lionking
I still have no idea what this has to do with my...

I still have no idea what this has to do with my views of Hamas and its terrorist activities.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 12th March 2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 600
Views: 8,111
Posted By lionking
You could not possibly be more incorrect. I...

You could not possibly be more incorrect. I detest all religions.

What that has to do with my correct description of LRA as not at all Christian is anyone’s guess.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 12th March 2024, 10:20 PM
Replies: 600
Views: 8,111
Posted By lionking
Did you read the link? Seriously, the...

Did you read the link?

Seriously, the extents some go to to suggest that Hamas isn’t so bad (“look at these other murderous groups”) is simply staggering.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 12th March 2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 600
Views: 8,111
Posted By lionking
You called it Christian. Justify it or withdraw.

You called it Christian. Justify it or withdraw.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 12th March 2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 600
Views: 8,111
Posted By lionking
Describing the LRA as a Christian movement is...

Describing the LRA as a Christian movement is incorrect. From your own link:
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 11th March 2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 600
Views: 8,111
Posted By lionking
As has been pointed out countless times, Hamas...

As has been pointed out countless times, Hamas can end this today by surrendering. They are the side rejecting reasonable ceasefire offers by Israel. The silence of many in this thread about Hamas...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 11th March 2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
Exactly. As I’ve said earlier, if this is...

Exactly. As I’ve said earlier, if this is genocide, it’s hopelessly inept.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 11th March 2024, 05:20 AM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
I think this is supposed to go in the Humor part...

I think this is supposed to go in the Humor part of this forum…….

Oh, wait, it looks like you may be serious. Oh dear.

This anti-Semitic wet dream will never happen, and you know it.

It must...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 10th March 2024, 11:10 PM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
It sounds like you are not happy with the power...

It sounds like you are not happy with the power balance in the Middle East. What would you like to see? Bear in mind that a two state solution is off the table since 10/7.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 10th March 2024, 10:44 PM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
Far from it. The US has chosen a side, as have I....

Far from it. The US has chosen a side, as have I. I’m comfortable with my decision, and I think, over the years, the US is too.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 10th March 2024, 10:07 PM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
How about you? Anything to say about Hamas...

How about you? Anything to say about Hamas rejecting a very reasonable ceasefire offer?
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 10th March 2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
Fixed nothing. Anything to say about Hamas’...

Fixed nothing. Anything to say about Hamas’ rejection of a very generous offer by Israel of a ceasefire?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 10th March 2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 3,096
Posted By lionking
That’s not true. Daenerys was 15 in the book, and...

That’s not true. Daenerys was 15 in the book, and as the book was a massive best seller, many, if not most, would accept her as a minor.
Forum: Trials and Errors 10th March 2024, 05:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 387
Posted By lionking
I guess it depends on the trial. Jurors involved...

I guess it depends on the trial. Jurors involved in a highly complicated one with a lot of technical detail and law interpretation have enough trouble taking everything into account, and would likely...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 10th March 2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
A red line the US certainly will not cross. Biden...

A red line the US certainly will not cross. Biden is irrelevant on this issue.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 10th March 2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
Exactly. He is putting all the onus on Israel and...

Exactly. He is putting all the onus on Israel and none on Hamas. Israel actually agreed to most of Hamas’ concessions, including releasing Palestinian criminals imprisoned in Israel, which was...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 10th March 2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
Your hatred of Israel makes it impossible for you...

Your hatred of Israel makes it impossible for you to make a meaningful contribution to this thread.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th March 2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 3,096
Posted By lionking
That might be on the statute books, but that...

That might be on the statute books, but that doesn’t mean it’s enforced. Game of Thrones would have been in a lot of trouble if it were.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 9th March 2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
As expected this was ignored by anti-Israel...

As expected this was ignored by anti-Israel posters here.

Hamas setting conditions for a ceasefire? Monty Python’s Black Knight was more convincing.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 9th March 2024, 02:44 AM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
Your mischaracterising of my arguments is quite...

Your mischaracterising of my arguments is quite pathetic.

The only group I’m upset with is Hamas, its precipitation of this war and its absolute unwillingness to end it. A group you are...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 9th March 2024, 12:47 AM
Replies: 430
Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
Indeed.

Indeed.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 9th March 2024, 12:47 AM
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Views: 5,601
Posted By lionking
Quite ridiculous. Your “solution” is for Israel...

Quite ridiculous. Your “solution” is for Israel to withdraw, correct? If not, what?

Anything other than a surrender by or defeat of Hamas will not be a solution. It will embolden them to continued...
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