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huariqueje · 4 months

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In this special edition, we compile our reporting on Israel’s war on Gaza – documenting the information war as it has played out since October 7.

In 17 years of The Listening Post, we have never seen a story anything like Israel’s war on Gaza.

It has been a turning point for the world order as we know it and its media ecosystem – which is why, since October 7, we have covered nothing else.

In this special edition, we compiled our reporting on the Gaza war over the past 12 weeks. The extent of the brutality, a genocide unfolding in plain sight; the sheer volume of disinformation, designed to defend the indefensible; and the complicity of so many Western news outlets – repeatedly exposed for failing to question Israeli propaganda, then spreading it.

#Gaza genocide #West's double standards #Palestine #Special Edition #The Listening Post #israel #israel conflict crimes

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bikiniarmorbattledamage · 3 months

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So Player Unknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), the game which inspired the Battle Royale mode that came to define Fortnite, is doing a Chinese New Year promo themed around Journey to the West. Specifically it's themed around the trio of divine guardians who served as the primary protectors.

So briefly, I would like to discuss depictions of Zhu Bajie in popular media... who I generally refer to as Pigsy since, like many westerners - my first exposure to the character was the Japanese TV series Monkey (1978 - 1980) - in my case dubbed into English.

That's him on the right, with the muck rake. I also use this name because it's pretty much an accurate translation of the character's core premise after he is cast down into the mortal realm. It's how he's very consistently depicted:

Honor of Kings (2015)

Monkie Kid (2020 - )

It's pretty much consistent to the point where the issue with googling for examples is finding the specific product they're linked to since he always looks like a pig man.... just like the PUBG unlockables above depict him as.

So you can imagine my surprise to discover that at some point in the development of this promotion, someone from the PUBG Corporation doubtlessly asked "Have we got the design for Pigsy ready yet?" and the reply was apparently "Yeah, made her real fucking sexy for you too! Just like you asked!"

This is also a rare PUBG outfit that look kind of different on a male model, than on the female model... turning into a full crop top rather than just a sexy bra.

It's also one where the chest design etc would probably get covered pretty quick the moment a player gets a vest... but I haven't had either the opportunity... or the burning desire to test that.

-wincenworks

#playerunknown's battlegrounds #pubg #zhu bajie #pigsy #paramilitary #video games #image #honor of kings #monkie kid #monkey #journey to the west #bikini armor battle damage #bikiniarmorbattledamage #babd #double standards #costume design

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troythecatfish · 1 month

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thequeendomeffect-noah · 2 months

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So Janiq just got the Parr back pony completely out of the blue (and she looks GORGEOUS).

#six the musical #six west end #janiq charles #this is parr side curls erasure but she looks great so I’ll let it slide #i wonder if they’re gonna try fully standardizing the ponytail?#that’d make me sad because the curls with the big side crown were always my favorite #the double crowns are too similar to Cleves’s

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intersectionalpraxis · 3 months

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#feminist #feminism #social justice #free palestine #free gaza #free west bank #settler violence #settler colonialism #current events #james baldwin #antiblackracism #antiblackness #us imperialism #western imperialism #us politics #united states #double standards #end the occupation

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kvtnisseverdeen · 6 months

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hmmm so now that palestinian premature babies in incubators are dying due to israel cutting off electricity in palestinian hospitals, i wonder if the same celebrities and political figures who were constantly posting about the "40 beheaded babies" lie will now show the same sympathy for the ACTUAL palestinian babies that are dying??? hmm i wonder.

#the double standard is ridiculous #my heart hurts #it really does #i cannot believe the west is justifying these war crimes #i cannot believe it #to the babies that have passed away #you will remain in my prayers for eternity #palestine #anti israel #anti palestine #text

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claraameliapond · 6 months

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Nadia el-Nakla :"Gaza is exceptional for one reason in that Israel is exceptional. And the treatment and the carte blanche that they've been given by the UK and the US"

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kakashis-kunoichi · 6 months

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#free palestine #gaza #genocide #war crimes #palestine #gaza strip #ceasefire #west bank #israeli war crimes #us war crimes #ethnic cleansing #ukraine #us propaganda #double standards #Instagram

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news4dzhozhar · 13 days

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gfas · 6 months

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The future generations will blame the world today for being silent while an entire families have been facing genocide. In Palestine, in the middle east, we are an actual human beings living, we have families, jobs, dreams, we look at the same sky that every other human being look at, I expected much better from the world the same world that is talking about freedom and equality!

— RD

25.10. 2023

#palestine #free palestine #gaza #gaza under attack #Israel crimes #Occupation #free palestine 🇵🇸#Children #Palestinians deserve better #Human rights #Equality #Arab #Middle East #Peace #Fake world #double standards #Hypocrisy of the west

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hellyeahheroes · 5 months

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Gaza Ceasefire Extended For 2 Days, More Hostages & Detainees Released by Novara Media

#thought provoking #israel's war in gaza #izrael's genocide of palestine #Free Palestine #from river to sea Palestine will be free #hostages #war #war crimes #abuse #prisoner abuse #double standard #west hypocrisy #colonialism #imperialism #Youtube

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sharkbait-o-haha · 5 months

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Really disappointing seeing certain celebs choosing to stay silent about the ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing happening in Palestine, but not at all surprised because if it doesn’t directly impact them then why post about it, right? 😀

#double standards #the west is really so out of touch with reality #free palestine

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i-merani · 2 years

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Ukraine wining eurovison means so much more for Georgians it actually makes me cry. Their win is our win because this time it worked, this time people noticed Ukraine. Idk how to properly put this into words but the fact that ukraine was even allowed to sing that song let alone win! Ukraine won eurovison with that song!!! Song about war!!! Clearest form of protest agains Russia, clearly political (which is a no no for eurovison) and it still won!!

When Russia started war in Georgia in 2008 and when for next eurovison georgia put a song also directed against Putin, against war, our country was not applauded for its bravery or creativity - Georgia was not allowed on eurovison that year. It was so defeating seeing how little all of it meant for everybody but that changed!

And now seeing Ukraine, fighting same way, on the same place and actually winning!! My heart just explodes into million pieces because maybee we can actually do it, maybe we can actually win. Just like Ukraine maybe it is possible…

#im crying now too #love ukraine and the song and everything about it #i wont talk about the double standards of the west or the world in general because its not about that now #its about ukraine #and it's about winning #mine #eurovison #ukraine #politics

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troythecatfish · 2 months

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handweavers · 3 months

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the dichotomy between the "immigrant" (someone from the global south who moves to the north) and the "expat" (someone from the global north who moves to the south) makes me feel fucking crazy. a white person who moves to asia is an expat but an asian who moves to the west is an immigrant. & how those terms are politicized and assigned class statuses, like the word "immigrant" tends to imply a blue collar worker (even if that isn't the case) while "expat" implies a white collar worker. the associations with "expat neighbourhoods" in asian countries is very very different from those of "immigrant neighbourhoods" in western nations. also how "immigrants" who dont assimilate are seen as "failing" and bad, lower class, a burden on society, etc. whereas "expats" not assimilating into local culture is expected and viewed as a sign of their higher status. the double standards are so insane

#anyway white expats are usually the ones with weed #lol

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xtruss · 1 month

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US’ Double Standards, Hypocrisy Undermine Prospects For Lasting Peace In Gaza

— By Professor Victor Gao | March 15, 2024

Illustration: Chen Xia/Global Times

While the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip continues to deteriorate as regional conflicts drag on, the US military dropped food and water on Tuesday into the region. On the same day, it was announced by the Pentagon that the US army ships were also moving to the Eastern Mediterranean to build a pier to bring aid to civilians in Gaza. However, the US government is pushing itself into a quagmire, demonstrating a high level of double standards and hypocrisy.

On the one hand, the US has become the main lifeline behind the Israeli military, providing a tremendous amount of equipment, ammunition, weapons of all kinds, military intelligence, as well as money. On the other hand, the US has taken some actions seemingly aimed at providing more humanitarian support to the Palestinian people, alleviating their agonies, pain and suffering.

However, even before the ink dries on the US' pronouncement, the US military has stated that constructing the pier may require up to 60 days. This means that there would be a waiting period of 60 days before the pier could even begin to operate and receive supplies from overseas.

Currently, a war is raging in Gaza, and innocent lives are being lost. How can we afford to wait another 60 days or so? The US government should take immediate action by enforcing a cease-fire while simultaneously expediting the construction of the temporary pier. I hope this can be completed in a shorter time frame. Subsequently, the international community should be called upon to rush supplies to Gaza to alleviate the pain and suffering of the Palestinian people.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is not being contained solely between the two sides. Instead, it has the potential to escalate out of control. Yemen's Houthis are attacking ships bound for or departing from Israel. Moreover, the US and the UK are bombing sites inside Yemen. Other countries, including Iraq, Syria and Iran, are facing increasing crises and strategic bombings by Israeli or Western forces.

Therefore, this is a critical moment for the US to stand up and do the right thing, rather than being accused by future generations of failing to live up to their responsibilities. However, the US does not appear to demonstrate any genuine commitment or willingness to end this conflict. I don't think they really care that much about the civilian deaths in Gaza. They are not dedicating enough resources or attention to do the right thing.

The Gaza crisis seems to be rapidly becoming a pawn in the US' presidential election. Just look at how Donald Trump and Joe Biden talk about the crisis in Gaza and how to deal with the Israeli government or its defense forces. They probably do not want to solve the problem and the crisis immediately. They would prefer to gain more votes by playing electoral tactics, any way they can.

In the US general election up to early November, even though the Gaza crisis itself is one of the most significant and horrific human tragedies in history, attention will likely be focused more on domestic issues rather than international ones. However, the Gaza crisis will undoubtedly influence the election in several ways.

First, many Muslim Americans are expected to mobilize their efforts to urge people not to vote for Biden. They perceive Biden as having let down the US by failing to stand firm in defending peace and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, as much as the US defends the legitimate rights of the Israeli people.

Second, they are frustrated by the complete failure of the US in helping end the tragedies in Gaza. They are dismayed by the fact that the US has repeatedly blocked resolutions in the United Nations Security Council calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. As a result, they will likely be mobilized. Political activists will attempt to hold Biden accountable for the US' failure to promote a cease-fire in the Israel-Palestine conflict, a failure that has been demonstrated to the entire world.

However, while the American people may be paying attention to the Ukraine crisis and the Gaza conflict, their main focus is on domestic issues, particularly the outcome of the presidential election. Unfortunately, news about civilian deaths, atrocities and indiscriminate killings may be overshadowed by headlines about domestic affairs. This will be a tragic chapter for both the Palestinian people and Israel, as it undermines the prospects for lasting peace in the region.

This is a critical moment for the US to do the right thing and prevent a real crisis of lasting instability, hatred and confrontation between the Palestinian people and the Israeli people. The US should treat the Palestinian people the same as they treat the Israeli people. If anyone attempts to prioritize the political rights of the Israeli people at the expense of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, they will ultimately fail to serve the fundamental interests of the Israelis, as this is not how lasting peace for Israel can be achieved.

— The Author is a Chair Professor at Soochow University and Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization.

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