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People forget WHY we trained so hard on the DUTY to refuse illegal orders. It largely came about after the massacre at My Lai, where ‘good boys’ followed orders that made them monsters. The duty to refuse illegal orders not only protects our ‘adversary’ but America as a whole. We must be Good if we wish to maintain relevance on the global stage, might alone will not prevail. Do not commit evil for the ‘good of America’ it is a trap that will doom us all.
Happy Veterans Day, I’m sorry that our government finds us disposable. The government’s wars are not worthy of us and especially not worthy of our children. It is all of our responsibility to demand peace.
netanyahu ordered 'powerful strikes' in Gaza that began over an hour ago (unclear if they are continuing) . Saw (unconfirmed) reports of dozens wounded/dead in Gaza. Israel claimed Hamas fired on the IDF first .. don't forget last time the IDF blew themselves up (hit unexploded ordnance) and 'retaliated' against Gaza.
even if some Hamas fighter fired upon the IDF, no reasonable person/group/nation would take that as a serious breach of a ceasefire, nor would they be targeting civilians before or after the "breach"
Does he know us? Or we him? No. Have we any restriction on his conduct? No. Is he bound in duty and interest to preserve our liberty and property? No. Is he acquainted with our circumstances, situation, wants, etc? No. What then are we to expect from him? Nothing but taxes without end. -- James Otis, 1765 Talking about 'representation' in England... or maybe in America today....
Does he know us? Or we him? No. Have we any restriction on his conduct? No. Is he bound in duty and interest to preserve our liberty and property? No. Is he acquainted with our circumstances, situation, wants, etc? No. What then are we to expect from him? Nothing but taxes without end. -- James Otis, 1765
Talking about 'representation' in England... or maybe in America today....
For too long the lie has been told that israel is 'our greatest ally'. It is said without evidence and expects no criticism. If you do analyze our relationship, you find time and again disrespect, subversion and outright hostility from israel.
Hamas has agreed to release the ‘hostages’, Trump is demanding an immediate cease to the israeli bombing and Netanyahu et al are still bombing and apparently ‘surprised’ by Trump’s demand. Pray for Peace & a Free Palestine.