Huntn00 @Huntn00@talkedabout.social

Israel seeks missiles, artillery from U.S. following Hamas attack https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/09/israel-seeks-weapons-missiles-artillery-from-us-00120587?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

#Mastodon actually has 407K+ more monthly users than it thought

Open source and decentralized social network Mastodon has more users than it thought. The service, which competes with #X (formerly #Twitter) and other

"That leaves Mastodon with a total of 1.8 million monthly active users at present, an increase of 5% month-over-month and 10K servers, up 12% — a testament to Mastodon’s current upward swing at a time when the nature of X continues to remain in flux."

https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/09/mastodon-actually-has-407k-more-monthly-users-than-it-thought

Trump Accuses Biden Of Attacking Israel. Bungled Syntax Or Deliberate? https://politizoom.com/trump-accuses-biden-of-attacking-israel-bungled-syntax-or-deliberate/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

In Alexander vs South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, SCOTUS will decide whether moving Black citizens around like chess pieces in mapping congressional districts was based on political affiliation or race. How can Blacks chosen political affiliation which they consider representative of their interests/rights be seen as separate from the state's history of disenfranchisement?
#SCOTUS #Gerrymandering #Disenfranchisement

"Advances in AI are amplifying a crisis for human rights online. While AI technology offers exciting and beneficial uses for science, education, and society at large, its uptake has also increased the scale, speed, and efficiency of digital repression. Automated systems have enabled governments to conduct more precise and subtle forms of online censorship." #AI https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-net/2023/repressive-power-artificial-intelligence?utm_source=werd.io&utm_campaign=mastodon&utm_channel=mastodon

@Huntn00 Nope, Israel doesn't have clean hands. I threw away my childhood zionist fangirlness when I saw what was happening during the first Intifada. Doesn't take away the evil Hamas, Hezzbolah and others have done, either, though. Also, the terrorism makes Israel more open to right wing repression. Nasty tango they're in. Who suffers from this dance? The people in Gaza, the people in the West Bank, and more and more, (although not to the same degree by any means) secular folk in Israel

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But if anyone asks, you didn’t hear about them from me.

My favorite season has finally arrived! (Even if we are forcing it in the #Dallas area😝). The leaves are still green, it’s not very cool, but at least Northpark center set the vibes! #alttxt #alttext #DFW

I'm no historian, but I don't think any group that's ever starved millions of people and called them "all animals" has been remembered well.

What is Hamas? The militant group behind surprise attack on Israel has ruled Gaza for years - ABC News

https://abcnews.go.com/International/hamas-militant-group-surprise-attack-israel-ruled-gaza/story?id=103818777

A legendary T-90 (Proryv) Russian tank.

An exit straight to Hell.
#AureFreePress #Ukraine️ #Russia

Some fall colors where I am spending the week.

#Fall #Autumn #Trees #Leaves #Colors #Photography

White House condemns Hamas and pledges support for Israel after attacks https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/07/us-reaction-defense-secretary-says-he-is-closely-monitoring-attack-on-israel?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

I'm Gen X, but in dress rehearsals to take over for Boomers, only as a bunch of overlooked, curmudgeonly oldsters, perpetually searching for cultural relevance. Our angst will age like fine wine coolers.

'Alice in Wonderland politics': How GOP went from 'disciplined machine to dysfunctional malaise' https://www.alternet.org/disciplined-machine-dysfunctional-malaise-gop/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

I’ve just come back from a lovely 3km of running and 2km of walking in the fresh air. I didn’t push myself, I just did what felt enjoyable. The temperature was summery, but the sun’s low in the sky now and it’s only 5.30pm. I’m just about to pop some jacket potatoes in the oven then I’ll take a shower and change the bed linen while they’re baking. A pleasant way to spend the evening.

As #education increases, #superstition decreases. Religions that encourage belief in “the supernatural” are superstitious. #criticalthinking #ReligiousTrauma Meet the 'nones': An ever increasing group across Europe with little to no religious affiliation | Euronews https://www.euronews.com/2023/10/08/meet-the-nones-an-ever-increasing-group-across-europe-with-little-to-no-religious-affiliat

#Ukraine PM awards #teachers

"Teachers have raised real heroes - patriots of their homeland, the best of the best. In difficult, sometimes extraordinary, dangerous conditions, you continue to teach and educate new generations of Ukrainians. Those who will build the future of our country. Those who will glorify Ukraine with their intelligence, talent, ingenuity and indomitable spirit. This is a truly important and responsible mission," - Denys Shmyhal

Read more here🔗 https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/premier-ministr-nahorodyv-uchyteliv-n1a-tseremonii-global-teacher-prize-ukraine

See the difference?

#atheism
Tooted by a #bot!
SN# 3993

Simone Biles and Jake Jarman enjoy golden day at gymnastics world championships https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/oct/08/simone-biles-and-jake-jarman-enjoy-golden-day-at-gymnastics-world-championships?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon