If you're an elected Democrat and you don't speak out about Trump's proposal to jail American citizens in a foreign torture dungeon for life, what are you even doing in public office? Why have the job?
Texting with an American player who asked to remain anonymous.
I asked how he felt about the US anthem being booed. "Don't love it. Makes you kind of cringe to see that."
I then asked what he thought of the continued threats of annexation and the President calling the Canadian PM "Governor"
"Yeah, when you look it at from that side, I wouldn't like another country threatening to swallow up mine (country). Especially one as big as the US. Would probably do more than boo an anthem..."
On a personal level, if you want to find ways to fight back, shop local and buy Canadian. Where you spend your money—those are some of the most important decisions that you make.
@tedlieu@MuellerSheWrote “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere.” ~ Elie Wiesel (1928-2016), writer and Auschwitz survivor
This is Beirut now. Just like the West Bank a few hours ago. Just like Gaza every night.
This is not “counterterrorism”
This is not “self defence”
This is colonial violence, done across the Middle East with the support of western governments, and should be called out as such.