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#91

GAA Discussion / Re: Which version of The Sunda...

Last post by AustinPowers - Today at 12:15:40 AM

They're pretty similar.  Not too pushed either way.

Ah there's a  world of difference  . The old one  makes my hairs stand on end. 

#92

General discussion / Re: Hamas attack Israel & sub...

Last post by PadraicHenryPearse - May 21, 2024, 11:15:17 PM

There is, as far as I'm aware, no evidence of this gang rape/mass rape thing. Its also pretty much accepted that Israel shot up a large amount of their own people. If they gave a damn about hostages they would gave negotiated their release, instead they carpet bombed civilian areas. You need to think of Israel as Nazis to understand the evil you are dealing with here.

I have no doubt that Israel wilfully murder and starve Palestinians - it's clear from their actions.

Though hasn't the ICC also accepted that Hamas fighters used sexual violence? I'd imagine they must have seen evidence before stating such.

Maybe they have, they've certainly said Hamas has a case to answer on it. But I've not seen any evidence from reliable sources and in fact some of the initial witnesses stating this were shown to be very unreliable. I would have thought it surely would've been out there for all to see if evidence was available. A bit like the weapons and tunnels in hospitals, none of it ever surfaced.

Israel's exaggerated reports of sexual violence are unbelievable but if the ICC are also citing it in their case agains the leadership of Hamas I'm inclined to think there must have been some level of truth in the original reports of rapes occurring.

The 'human shield' thing Israel use against Hamas I find ridiculous. Israel has never cared about harming civilians so what use are they as any type of shield.

https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/ali-abunimah/icc-has-no-evidence-7-october-rapes-documents-indicate

#93

General discussion / Re: Premier League 2023-2024

Last post by Tony Baloney - May 21, 2024, 10:56:17 PM

Decent compo package for Poch no doubt.

#94

General discussion / Re: Holidays

Last post by Milltown Row2 - May 21, 2024, 10:44:16 PM

Going to London again this Summer for few days, done most things over the years there, anything off beat or not the usual sites and attractions that would be recommended?

#95

General discussion / Re: Hamas attack Israel & sub...

Last post by Itchy - May 21, 2024, 10:35:28 PM

Some good if belated news

https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/ireland-to-officially-recognise-state-of-palestine/a128328868.html

#96

General discussion / Re: Holidays

Last post by galwayman - May 21, 2024, 10:25:05 PM

Thanks guys. Annecy does look lovely.
For Zell am See it looks like we'd have to transit through the Uk - which hikes the prices (and the hassle factor) up, so maybe Annecy is the way to go.
There seems to be loads of apartments both within the old town and on the edge of it (albeit with no pool
access).
I'd been looking at La Ravoire & Les Fontaines sister campsites in Doussard but the prices in July are more than I'm looking to pay (twice the price of June for the same mobile) as trying to do this on a budget.
Thabks again for the replies

 

#97

General discussion / Re: Hamas attack Israel & sub...

Last post by Lubo Moravcik - May 21, 2024, 09:58:47 PM

There is, as far as I'm aware, no evidence of this gang rape/mass rape thing. Its also pretty much accepted that Israel shot up a large amount of their own people. If they gave a damn about hostages they would gave negotiated their release, instead they carpet bombed civilian areas. You need to think of Israel as Nazis to understand the evil you are dealing with here.

I have no doubt that Israel wilfully murder and starve Palestinians - it's clear from their actions.

Though hasn't the ICC also accepted that Hamas fighters used sexual violence? I'd imagine they must have seen evidence before stating such.

Maybe they have, they've certainly said Hamas has a case to answer on it. But I've not seen any evidence from reliable sources and in fact some of the initial witnesses stating this were shown to be very unreliable. I would have thought it surely would've been out there for all to see if evidence was available. A bit like the weapons and tunnels in hospitals, none of it ever surfaced.

Israel's exaggerated reports of sexual violence are unbelievable but if the ICC are also citing it in their case agains the leadership of Hamas I'm inclined to think there must have been some level of truth in the original reports of rapes occurring.

The 'human shield' thing Israel use against Hamas I find ridiculous. Israel has never cared about harming civilians so what use are they as any type of shield.

#98

General discussion / Re: The Many Faces of US Polit...

Last post by bannside - May 21, 2024, 09:45:29 PM

Two pieces of shit...is that really the best that country can offer. I'll never set foot near the swamp.

[No difference worth talking about between him and Trump and America isn't a democrac]

#99

General discussion / Re: The Many Faces of US Polit...

Last post by Itchy - May 21, 2024, 09:37:14 PM

How do you square the fact that since old Genocide Joe came into Power the world has seen two new major conflicts in which he is stuck in the middle of?

Don't get me wrong, I think Trump is a total piece of shit and not fit to hold any office. I just think Biden is also a piece of shit and I take great offence that he tries to draw a link to Ireland as if he is some part of us.

Biden (or the US for that matter) had no hand act or part in starting either of those wars.

Once they started he had to take a side

Why does he have to take a side? What about the side of justice?
Arm a country committing genocide?
By the way it started long before last October.. but you know that.

Well yeah, but the current "new conflict" which Itchy accuses Biden of dragging the world into, began then. Had Hamas not did what they did that day, things would be proceeding as before with Israel maintaining the stranglehold on Gaza and working away at the theft of land in the West Bank.

After October 7, Biden had no choice but to support Israel. It's simply the only sustainable position for a mainstream politician in the US. The only debate is the lengths Israel is allowed to go. The Dems have limits, the GOP doesn't.

As for the other "new conflict", Biden is absolutely correct to support Zelensky and the Ukrainians. But if you're concerned about that, you won't have long to worry; it looks fairly likely Trump is going to win, and then the Ukraine will be cut loose to face their fate with presumably only the EU for support.

I assume you live in US? You'd actually know just by reading your post.

Biden loves a good war, if you listened to his bullshit speech in Ballina about the Mayo man who joined the yank army it'd make you sick. No difference worth talking about between him and Trump and America isn't a democracy. Sorry.

How about telling me what you disagree with instead of vacuous nonsense like that last sentence?

And yeah, I do live in the US and despite the American consensus on Israel, for which I share your disdain, there is a huge difference between them on policy (we'll not get into Trump's personal pathologies).

If there are two sheep in a field and all you hear all day is that one sheep is better than the other, you'll probably start believing it. You might even join in speaking on behalf of that sheep. Everyone else just sees two sheep in a field, eating the same grass and owned by the same Farmer.

You sound like someone who just likes to argue just for the sake of it.

I've already said, multiple times, that Biden has to follow the long-standing US broad consensus on Israel.

But believe it or not, the US, like most countries, has a multitude of other problems and policy areas outside of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

If you're saying there's no difference between Biden and Trump, or the Dems and GOP in general, on anything, then you haven't got a clue.

Biden has to support Israeli genocide because..... He has to. That's brilliant. Thanks for explaining the complex American political landscape.

I think you support democrats as they are "your team" and as a result you are making excuses for a Genocide supporting piece of shit.

[No difference worth talking about between him and Trump and America isn't a democrac]

#100

General discussion / Re: The Many Faces of US Polit...

Last post by J70 - May 21, 2024, 09:31:21 PM

How do you square the fact that since old Genocide Joe came into Power the world has seen two new major conflicts in which he is stuck in the middle of?

Don't get me wrong, I think Trump is a total piece of shit and not fit to hold any office. I just think Biden is also a piece of shit and I take great offence that he tries to draw a link to Ireland as if he is some part of us.

Biden (or the US for that matter) had no hand act or part in starting either of those wars.

Once they started he had to take a side

Why does he have to take a side? What about the side of justice?
Arm a country committing genocide?
By the way it started long before last October.. but you know that.

Well yeah, but the current "new conflict" which Itchy accuses Biden of dragging the world into, began then. Had Hamas not did what they did that day, things would be proceeding as before with Israel maintaining the stranglehold on Gaza and working away at the theft of land in the West Bank.

After October 7, Biden had no choice but to support Israel. It's simply the only sustainable position for a mainstream politician in the US. The only debate is the lengths Israel is allowed to go. The Dems have limits, the GOP doesn't.

As for the other "new conflict", Biden is absolutely correct to support Zelensky and the Ukrainians. But if you're concerned about that, you won't have long to worry; it looks fairly likely Trump is going to win, and then the Ukraine will be cut loose to face their fate with presumably only the EU for support.

I assume you live in US? You'd actually know just by reading your post.

Biden loves a good war, if you listened to his bullshit speech in Ballina about the Mayo man who joined the yank army it'd make you sick. No difference worth talking about between him and Trump and America isn't a democracy. Sorry.

How about telling me what you disagree with instead of vacuous nonsense like that last sentence?

And yeah, I do live in the US and despite the American consensus on Israel, for which I share your disdain, there is a huge difference between them on policy (we'll not get into Trump's personal pathologies).

If there are two sheep in a field and all you hear all day is that one sheep is better than the other, you'll probably start believing it. You might even join in speaking on behalf of that sheep. Everyone else just sees two sheep in a field, eating the same grass and owned by the same Farmer.

You sound like someone who just likes to argue just for the sake of it.

I've already said, multiple times, that Biden has to follow the long-standing US broad consensus on Israel.

But believe it or not, the US, like most countries, has a multitude of other problems and policy areas outside of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

If you're saying there's no difference between Biden and Trump, or the Dems and GOP in general, on anything, then you haven't got a clue.