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@JohnXOsterman That guy with the girl would’ve fought a lot better if he hadn’t been dealing with a wardrobe malfunction the whole time... Half the fight was him trying to keep his pants from falling down.
Before you attack this news outlet for mistaking a candidate for an official, learn the difference between an allegation and a proven fact.
An allegation is simply a claim that someone did something wrong, illegal, or criminal. It is not evidence, not a conviction, and not a court ruling. Until it is proven, it remains exactly that... an allegation.
You’re actually exposing your own agenda here. The UAE’s official position on Sudan is clear... it condemns the ongoing civil war and violations of international humanitarian law committed by both sides, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF.
So explain this: how exactly does that translate into the UAE supporting an account that supposedly denies the violence in Sudan? What kind of poorly thought-out argument is this? 😂 You’re not uncovering anyone else’s agenda, you’re revealing your own. Stop hiding behind selective outrage and half-baked accusations. Drop the polite act, come out clean, and say what your real issue with the UAE actually is.
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Palestinian officials have honored H.E Lana Nusseibeh for her work on behalf of the Palestinian people, including awarding her the Shield of Palestine for her diplomatic efforts at the UN.
At the same time, the UAE has taken a firm position against extremist and Islamist organizations, including designating the UAE Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, such as Hamas. When you say "accounts who have and are clearly anti-Palestinian", which Palestinian do you mean? If it's Hamas and Islamist extremists, then yes, the UAE and H.E. Nusseibeh are against them.
So if Israel also respects Nusseibeh because she represents a pragmatic, anti-extremist approach, how exactly is that an argument against her? If anything, being respected by different sides while clearly supporting Palestinian rights is a diplomatic advantage.
Now you know. Pass that along to your far-left friends before repeating the same tired narrative.
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I am standing to be Secretary-General because I believe this is a moment to act with greater urgency: to act earlier, bring people together across difference, and drive the work forward until it produces concrete results. That is how we rebuild trust in the United Nations and ensure it delivers meaningful change for the people it exists to serve.
My vision: https://t.co/G449B8vaTI
Does it really matter, Mr. Max? If you think the next U.N. Secretary-General should be judged primarily by their position on Israel, then you’re missing the bigger point. The U.N. Secretary-General and independent U.N. human-rights experts have repeatedly criticized Israeli military actions and policies in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, including civilian killings, destruction, settlement expansion, and restrictions on humanitarian aid. Yet U.N. criticism has clearly not, by itself, been enough to determine Israeli policy.
So whether Israel supports or opposes a particular candidate is hardly the decisive issue you’re making it out to be. In fact, if what you’re saying is true (that Israel respects her), that could actually be an advantage for Palestinians, not a disadvantage. A Secretary-General who can maintain credibility with Palestinians while also being taken seriously by Israel may have more diplomatic leverage than someone Israel simply refuses to engage with.
@FabrizioRomano I was furious that Flick didn't take this match seriously, but now it looks like a masterclass chess move. Enrique went all-in on a meaningless game, and it cost him three important players.
@Picklebitewozp@971Sparta@FT My response wasn’t necessarily for you. Your difficulty with two paragraphs reflects your educational background and limited comprehension skills. That’s why Europe and North America should be more selective, avoiding idiots like you who struggle to read basic English.
Yes, you’re probably an immigrant or refugee yourself, which makes it ironic and probably celebrates the idea that Europe should absorb unlimited migration without considering the long-term consequences for social cohesion, language, and culture, which is the disaster we see today.
The UAE model is different. Most foreign residents are temporary workers. They retain their own languages and cultures, and their residency is tied to employment rather than automatically becoming a pathway to permanent settlement. And despite all the complaints, the demand to move here remains very attractive. People keep trying to bring relatives, friends, and colleagues because the opportunities are clearly attractive; not like you pretend. If it were that bad, they wouldn't come... simple! Also, there is nothing inherently wrong with a country wanting to preserve its demographic balance, language, heritage, and national identity. Japan has historically taken a similarly cautious approach to permanent immigration. Singapore is also an interesting comparison. It relies heavily on foreign labor, yet immigration and demographic change have sparked debates about identity and integration. Singapore has four official languages... English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil, with Malay designated as the national language but not used in daily life at all. That alone shows how complicated language and national identity can become in a highly migrant society.
So back to your nonsense that every immigration model has to look like Western Europe’s, which they are now paying a heavy price for! Countries are entitled to decide what level and form of migration best protects their economy, social stability, culture, and heritage, so Fuck off!
An American friend once invited me to a restaurant in Dubai Marina. The whole table was made up of expats who had lived in the UAE for years, yet I had to correct an astonishing number of basic misconceptions. It basically turned into a crash course on Emirati culture and social norms.
Some people live here for years and still understand the locals about as well as someone in Alaska understands Gulf society. That’s the real shame. Whenever I live or travel somewhere, I actually make an effort to understand the local people, customs, and culture instead of staying inside an expat bubble. But maybe that’s just me.
أنت تتكلم بأي كلام، وواضح من حسابك إنك داخل النقاش بعقلية متعصبة. أعطني آية واحدة من القرآن تبيح النهب والسطو حتى تزعم أن هذا جزء من التربية الإسلامية. وأنت أصلًا تخلط بين الدين والموروث، وبين الدين والسياسة التي استخدمت الدين عبر التاريخ. أما الغزوات التي تتحدث عنها، فلا تُنتزع من سياقها العسكري والسياسي ثم تُقدَّم وكأنها دليل على أخلاق الإسلام كلها. ثم أنت آخر شخص يتكلم عن الأخلاق والتربية... حسابك قائم تقريبا بالكامل على العنصرية والكراهية والتحريض، عرقيا ودينيا، وهذا غريب على كردي. أنا قابلت أكراد في حياتي وعلاقتي طيبة حتى مع عائله بارزاني، وأنا متأكد أنت لا تمثلهم لا من قريب ولا من بعيد.
قراءتك سطحية جدًا، ولا تختلف كثيرًا عن القراءة الحرفية لتاريخ الإسلام لدى كثير من الجماعات الإسلامية التي تحاربها أنت، والتي تنتزع النصوص من سياقها التاريخي والسياسي. ما فعله النبي ص في ظرف حرب يجب أن يُقرأ ضمن سياق الحرب وأدواتها. والفكرة أصلًا ليست غريبة عن عالمنا اليوم... فالدول الحديثة، وخصوصا الغربية، تستخدم العقوبات والحصار الاقتصادي وتجميد الأصول، وقطع التجارة كأدوات ضغط أثناء الصراعات. وكل ذلك لا علاقة له بهؤلاء الحثالى و المتطرفين الذي يجب طردهم جميعاً من أوروبا.