ShoeThrower

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This new doll “enables more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie,” Mattel wrote

[–] ShoeThrower@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 weeks ago

If you see bigotry but refuse to fight against it, you a coward and no different than the bigots.

[–] ShoeThrower@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

And your solution is to vote for the people who are doing nothing to stop the fascists, instead.

Bold strategy.

[–] ShoeThrower@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The dems in congress are still supporting Israel as hard as ever. Why do you think Kamala, who hasn't done or said anything since losing, would be any different? Are we forgetting she was VP and did nothing for an entire year of slaughter?

[–] ShoeThrower@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)

Even if every book had copies readily available, trashing millions of books is immensely wasteful.

People decry mass book burnings, but when tech bros do the same shit, they don't even blink.

[–] ShoeThrower@lemmy.zip 5 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Despite what publishers would like you to think, it's not illegal to sell or donate used books.

[–] ShoeThrower@lemmy.zip 10 points 4 weeks ago

Things can be immoral without being illegal.

They chose to destroy these books, because it would have been more expensive to non-destructively scan them.

They also chose to simply trash the loose pages after they were done with them.

[–] ShoeThrower@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 weeks ago

It is normal, and that's the problem.

[–] ShoeThrower@lemmy.zip 22 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (3 children)

So, France has concluded that Tesla is currently, and has been for some time defrauding consumers, but are allowing Tesla four months to continue selling dangerous and not-as-advertised vehicles, before they take any action.

Incredible.

If you commit a crime and are found guilty, they don't release you and wait four months before sending you off to jail.

Ignorance or contempt is not an excuse, but apparently it is, given that you are wealthy enough, of course.

[–] ShoeThrower@lemmy.zip 90 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Palantir, Meta, and OpenAI(ChatGPT) execs are now officially members of the US military.

[–] ShoeThrower@lemmy.zip 17 points 1 month ago

Yeah, its a real mystery. How did this happen?

[–] ShoeThrower@lemmy.zip 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Such a glowing review from a journalist seems a bit out of place, considering Netanyahu's crack down on the press.

No mention that the IDF set a record in 2023 for most journalists killed by a single state, then set a new record in 2024. Well over 200 journalists have now been killed in this most recent conflict alone. In 2023, of all journalists killed worldwide, 75% were killed by the IDF. In 2024, the IDF killed 70%.

Also no mention of the mass censorship campaign and the intimidation tactics being used against reporters.

EDIT: And bombed and destroyed the AP offices in Gaza.

 

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP)

Now, as Israel faces another unprecedented crisis in a war with Iran, Netanyahu appears rejuvenated. With the U.S. lending its support against a threat he has devoted his life to confronting, Netanyahu is demonstrating a resurgent confidence that could signal a new turning point in his lengthy political career.

Even as Iranian missiles pound Israeli cities, Netanyahu, 75, has the chance to salvage his sagging political fortunes and reshape a legacy punctured by Hamas’ attacks, a corruption trial and a history of divisive rule. If he succeeds, it will cement his reputation within Israel as a political wizard who can rise from the ashes.

[–] ShoeThrower@lemmy.zip 10 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Are we forgetting that the US has JROTC in schools? Literally training kids for the military...

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