Case in point, Iran is deemed the biggest "state-sponsor of terrorism" when there's no any basis for it. You've actually had a journo ask those who've claimed as much, and per usual, zero evidence was provided. They've done the same with Syria, and they are trying to do the same with Russia ("terrorist regime"). It's no different than when there are complaints about "human rights," "corruption," etc; these words can only be understood in relation to power.
This is a fair point. The complaints of states about these matters cannot be taken seriously. But it does not follow from that, that there is no such thing as terrorism or corruption.
It is something you can argue about. Suppose
Is invasion of Iraq "in pursuit of political aims"?
It wasn't unlawful.
And lastly, when did the distinction between a civilian and a soldier originate? Were people who, when their countries were conquered in history and they got enslaved, considered "civilians"?
Suppose such categories are modern inventions. Is it bad that these distinctions are made, or not?
From my knowledge of it, it's an entirely modern distinction originating from enlightenment and liberalism, one which I don't consider meaningful, as most people get to experience the policies of the ruling class, which in their nature are far more violent, far more harmful to existence of my people, than any actions deemed "terrorism" by the same ruling class.
You could argue that ruling class policies are worse for the people than terrorism. It does not necessitate you to proclaim that terrorism does not exist, that it is a meme, or that its definition is wholly arbitrary.
Fyi, this wasn't considered terrorism.
Is that black and white photo supposed to mean something, because I don't recognize a thing.
Who decides what invasion is and isn't unlawful? Who makes such law on which it's decided in the first place?
Invasions are, by definition, not unlawful, since there is no international law (what is called international law is not actually law), there being no sovereign to enforce any such law.
it's more of a point that the same designation could very well apply to the said ruling class in the first place.
They are state actors, so no. They always make sure to exclude themselves.
It's "desegregation" that occurred at gunpoint.
Alternative view: it's government ensuring that people can attend school safely regardless of their color. If only it continued ensuring that, and you may not have cited desegregation as such a bad thing.
Yes, I agree. Of the Dems out there, she's probably the most independent-thinking.
That said, "terrorism" is not a meme, especially not for Israel.
This is a fair point. The complaints of states about these matters cannot be taken seriously. But it does not follow from that, that there is no such thing as terrorism or corruption.
It is something you can argue about. Suppose
It wasn't unlawful.
Suppose such categories are modern inventions. Is it bad that these distinctions are made, or not?
You could argue that ruling class policies are worse for the people than terrorism. It does not necessitate you to proclaim that terrorism does not exist, that it is a meme, or that its definition is wholly arbitrary.
Is that black and white photo supposed to mean something, because I don't recognize a thing.
Invasions are, by definition, not unlawful, since there is no international law (what is called international law is not actually law), there being no sovereign to enforce any such law.
They are state actors, so no. They always make sure to exclude themselves.
Alternative view: it's government ensuring that people can attend school safely regardless of their color. If only it continued ensuring that, and you may not have cited desegregation as such a bad thing.