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Chinese ‘Invasion Barges’ Raise Fears of Taiwan Assault
Bkk Brian replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Protecting US shipping that the Houthi terrorists in Yemen are attacking -
Chinese ‘Invasion Barges’ Raise Fears of Taiwan Assault
Bkk Brian replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Why did Biden not give Ukraine the weapons it needed to claim land back. Only ever gave just enough to try and defend itself. A few weeks before Trump took over Biden finally gave a handful of longer range atacms -
Chinese ‘Invasion Barges’ Raise Fears of Taiwan Assault
Bkk Brian replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Edit, see post above mine, that pic was 14th March 2024............. -
Chinese ‘Invasion Barges’ Raise Fears of Taiwan Assault
Bkk Brian replied to Social Media's topic in World News
How do you know? Do you know when these pics were taken? -
Chinese ‘Invasion Barges’ Raise Fears of Taiwan Assault
Bkk Brian replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Well they started developing these barges in 2022, must have been acceptable by then........... -
Trump's Sweeping Travel Ban Targets 43 Nations Amid Global Tensions
Bkk Brian replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Yea but Thailand got specific officials visas suspended https://www.reuters.com/world/us-sanction-thai-officials-over-deportation-uyghurs-china-2025-03-14/ -
Updates and events in the War in Ukraine 2025
Bkk Brian replied to cdnvic's topic in The War in Ukraine
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Israel Hamas War the Widening Middle East Conflict
Bkk Brian replied to Social Media's topic in The War in Israel
Excellent work, keep it up!! Starting to eliminate the freed terrorists now https://x.com/Mr_Andrew_Fox/status/1901392652831985975 -
US deploys “overwhelming lethal force” against Houthis in Yemen
Bkk Brian replied to Social Media's topic in World News
I'd prefer the terrorists in Gaza to release the US and other hostages as would Trump. As for Houthis backed by Iran will never stop their terrorist activities unless their capacities are destroyed. Hence....................... President Trump didn’t wait around—he ordered direct strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, wiping out their weapons and securing the Red Sea. -
US deploys “overwhelming lethal force” against Houthis in Yemen
Bkk Brian replied to Social Media's topic in World News
You prefer the Houthis to carry on their terrorist activity attacking civilian ships in the Red Sea?- 47 replies
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Yes they have evidence and that evidence is already very clearly linked to in this thread, he is also currently going through due process having been arrested and now at trial. (support of a terrorist organization) Your false equivalence on Hamas and Lawyers for Israel or AIPAC’s is all one needs to know about your extreme bias you need to read the OP and the rest of the posts this has already been covered multiple times
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This is a genuine Gazan refugee who went the to US. He had many of his family killed in Gaza and went through a stage of taking part in demonstrations. Yes he is a green card holder and a Senior Fellow @AtlanticCouncil now. This is how a responsible individual acts who once a blinded “pro-Palestine activist" Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib I was once a blinded “pro-Palestine activist:” As a former asylum seeker now United States citizen, I had arrived here right as Hamas was taking control of the Gaza Strip, and the horrendous cycle of useless wars between the terror group and Israel was starting. When I was a young man, I attended pro-Palestine demonstrations while going through the immigration process, feeling a sense of community, even excitement that proliferated among activists and those who wanted to show solidarity and pursue justice in Palestine. Very quickly, however, I realized the problem with a lot of these demonstrations and actions while registering the fact that I am privileged to be an immigrant to the US, meaning that I should not be part of disruptive, detrimental, and harmful actions, which really had nothing to do with Palestinians rights to safety, freedom, and independence. When I observed anti-American or anti-Western behavior and rhetoric, I realized that this was not a context I wanted to be part of as someone who relished the vast potential of life in the United States. I can disagree all I want with US foreign policy and hold beliefs that are organically and authentically my own, informed by my lived experience, background, and aspirations. But at the end of the day, I was a stateless man from Gaza seeking to establish a new life, and I always remembered the value of being an American and how that would actually allow me to support the Palestinian people in a pragmatic, practical manner. Over several years, I felt increasingly tokenized by elements of the “pro-Palestine” movement who wanted to use me as a Gazan voice but did not want to hear any of my critiques of Hamas, despite the fact that large swaths of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip loathe the organization. I remember vividly when I asked why we can’t bring an American flag to a “pro-Palestine” demonstration when the “pro-Israel” community does that on a regular basis, given that we are all Americans, or in my case, an American in the making. Listening to the avalanche of anti-American voices who did not for a second tolerate any space for diverse perspectives under the umbrella of their activism and were descending into overt support for a foreign terror organization left me heartbroken, though it was incredibly clear I could never be part of such hooliganism. My point is that though it may be unfair, there is an extra burden on those who immigrate to this country and become citizens to appreciate the duties and responsibilities which come with the privileges of being part of this nation, even when one wants to express their firmly held views about a social or political issue. Far-left, theoretical academic, and extremist points of view will never serve those who escape the perils of life in troubled Middle Eastern countries, especially those of Palestinian heritage, as they embark on a journey to live in the United States. Individual responsibility and accountability are the only things that can ensure a pathway toward progress, self-fulfillment, and prosperity. I do not wish ill or pain upon anyone, including those who have harmed me, regularly attacked me, or worked overtime to suppress my voice and ability to share a divergent pro-Palestinian perspective centered around radical pragmatism, peace, and coexistence as courageous evolutions that are necessary to protect Palestinian lives. I feel sorry for those who regularly attack me and call me “a Zionist, traitor, sell-out, spy, etc.” because they are inherently limited and will never progress beyond their entrenched narratives. But instead of doubling down on extremist, pro-Hamas, pro-violence, anti-Western, vile speech and rhetoric, perhaps it is time to finally embrace a different pathway forward. Pro-Palestine activism and advocacy are in desperate need of being reimagined, rejuvenated, and reconstituted as much more than merely anti-Israel. Amidst the immense uncertainty and chaos on numerous fronts, and although First Amendment protections are fundamental to what makes the United States free and open, it is still incumbent on each of us to do some soul-searching and introspection to prevent unnecessary hardships and consequences. My message to “pro-Palestine” activists and demonstrators in the United States: stop supporting Hamas and the armed resistance narrative; realize the futility and uselessness of your precious life being wasted in what you are doing; acknowledge that academic theory and ivory tower perspectives are incredibly irrelevant and useless to improve Palestinians’ lives; Israel and Jewish-Israelis are here to stay and will always have to be part of the solution even if you don’t like Zionism and how the country was formed; be a good custodian of the cause and privilege you behold; understand that living in the United States is an incredible opportunity; resist the temptation to be part of far-left, communist, extremist, Islamist or any other moronic pro-terror ideologies and organizations; and appreciate that your actions will have consequences and implications that may reverberate far beyond the current moment – think, choose, speak and act accordingly!