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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ comment that the deadly Hamas attack on southern Israel “did not happen in a vacuum,” UN chief's comment that Hamas attack 'did not happen in a vacuum' outrages Israeli officials | Fortune

I read that a lesbian woman was thrown out of her lesbian club because she didn't want to have any men in that club with a penis who self-identify as a woman. That's the stupid modern woke world. JK Rowling is a great example for a person with reasonable views who was/is cancelled by the crazy woke mob. We need more people who stand up against those idiots.

So you decide what reality is. Interesting.

I came to Thailand when I was 30 and I had very little money. And I did what most people do at that time in their life: work. Working in Thailand helped me to integrate and make friends. While working we meet lots of people, and we make friends. That is, IMHO, a lot better than making friends drinking beer or playing pool or golf or whatever.

Too soon with enough money to spend at that time but not enough for the rest of the life, is difficult. I remember especially the 20-year-old son from a friend partying too much. It's fun at that time but if you are not careful you ruin the rest of your life.

Once a month one sexy girl is still a lot better than maybe once a year and old woman.

IMHO, about 30, after education and some work experience in a civilized country. That is young enough to get used to and prosper in Thailand. Younger people without work experience in highly efficient companies didn't learn enough. Older people might be able to get used to Thailand. But with 40 or 50 and maybe a family that is more difficult. I can't imagine it is a good idea to move to a foreign country far away from home in old age (retirement). Do you really want to learn a new culture and language with 60 or 70?

I see it like this: Should Hamas have done what they did on 7th October? No. Do I understand why they did it? Yes. Do I understand why Israel is now fighting in Gaza? Yes Do I understand if Palestinians won't forget what is happening now and fight another day? Yes. History repeats itself. One big problem is obviously that people on both sides can point at the other side and say: They killed my friends and family. And then they should not retaliate. But if they do it, I understand why they do it. And this logic works for many conflicts which go on for decades.

I read in reputable media that there are videos like that on TikTok and other platforms. I won't search for the videos, and I won't want to watch them. I am sure if you want to, you will be able to find them.

How about: If they would be two separate countries then there might be a chance of living in peace in the same area. And if that would have happened decades ago, then the current situation would probably be better.

You won the price by starting history on that day. Maybe look back a few months. Or years. Or decades. Then maybe you understand that it's not that easy to blame just one side.

Maybe you should have a look at some of those videos where Israeli soldiers do exactly that. I am sure not all Israeli soldiers do that all the time. But at least some Israeli soldiers do this sometimes. And let's not forget: Hamas is a terror organization. The IDF is the official military of a democratic country. That makes it worse, a lot worse.

Ok, agree. But if someone writes (probably hundreds of) posts criticizing people who criticize Israel, but in not even one of those posts he acknowledges that there are a lot of valid reasons why people do that, then it seems he is very one sided and doesn't want to accept that not only one side is responsible for the fights and the killings. Personally I see that there are people who make the situation worse on both sides. The big difference is that Israel has a lot more weapons and the support from the USA. Israel kills a lot more innocent people than Hamas.

Maybe you work for free for a PR agency. At least that is what your comments look like.

Sorry that I write something important in this thread that you don't like to see. Maybe join a pro-Israel group somewhere on fb where only pro-Israel comments are allowed. You will feel so much better over there in a bubble.

It's the root cause and therefore the center topic.

I found a reason to buy many power tools for my condominium renovation. But until now no reason to buy a chainsaw - if possible with a 2-stroke engine. Let's think a little more about possible reasons to purchase one. 😉

Israel occupies and suppresses people since decades. Now why is it that those people rise up again the suppressor? What would you do when someone would take your home and land away from you and then tell you to go away?

I still wait that you condemn even one time the actions of Israel. As long as you don't do this I assume you are ignorant or paid for your comments. There is no point arguing with a PR agency.

I understand the difference. One attack was done by a terror group for one day. It was bad and it was rightly condemned all over the world. The other one is done by the military of the democratic country instructed by the Israeli PM. It goes on already for more than 3 months. In the attack by the terrorist group roughly 1000 innocent people were killed. In the attacks by Israel at least 10 times the amount of innocent people were killed and huge amount of houses and infrastructure destroyed and food and medication blocked. The list goes on. Yes, one was bad for a day. And the other one is worse and lasted already more than 3 months. And the world is watching and doing little. In fact America supported and still supports Israel will billions of USD of weapons. They call it development support. Sad.

Bla bla bla. Don't send weapons worth billions of USD every year to Israel and then the Israeli government might listen.

Why is it so difficult for some people to acknowledge that what Hamas does was wrong and what Israel does is also wrong. The big differences are that Israel is doing it on a much bigger scale for months and with the money and support from the USA.

I think it is sad that so many people, including many journalists and politicians, are against such an interview. Why? Don't you want to hear Putin's point of view? Some people say he lies. Of course he does, just like politicians all over the word. And it seems sometimes he tells the truth, the part which western media and western politicians don't want to hear.

But even with that brain he is still a lot better than that orange maniac. Why do American voters don't look for someone a little younger and competent? There must be a couple such people in that big country.

They exist since decades. Unfortunately, it seems they are relative cheap and bad or good and very expensive.