Who in their right mind would deny that Israel exists? This is at the level of the Finland Conspiracy.

It’s fine. You just have to imagine that the existence of the Alot of Terrorist Attacks can be blamed on US foreign policy.

So, it doesn’t stop it, but it definitely helps.

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2 is different because it’s a term used nowadays, as in your reply. I’ve never uprooted myself and went somewhere empty to build a house. So, I’m not a settler in the first sense. I’m a settler in the second sense, as I’m not part of any native nation.

We’re referring to two different meanings here.

1. A settler, as in, someone who comes to settle land that has been emptied through war, disease, genocide, etc. This one, we see as negative

2. And settler in opposition to native. Of course in that sense it’s not negative. At least, I, as a settler, don’t see it as negative, it’s just a neutral descriptive and useful term.

Yea, I was wondering right now, is there anyone in the US who has an internal narrative in their mind around the Iran war that makes it appear somewhat sensible?

Most of us understand that and want cities to be improved away from a car-centric design.

Many in the fuckcars community drive a car.

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I think it’s a concern for many in the countryside.

I was thinking more of the globalized market for oil.

If Russia can export less refined oil, that can encourage the construction of new refineries elsewhere. This could negate the impact of drone attacks on reducing CO2 emissions.

But as others have said, there’s demand destruction that can have an effect.

They can be built outside Russia.

Well, it’s part of the picture for many areas.

In my area, you can’t ride a motorcycle during a third of the year, save rare exceptions.

In all areas, there are other inconveniences. You can’t carry young children, it’s not great for carrying logs, agricultural produce, mulch, etc.

Cars are the ideal transportation for large distances in low density areas. (Edit: motorcycles too)

Big trains are ideal for moving a large amount of people from one city to another, or freight over great distances.

Medium trains are ideal for moving a large amount of people over large distances in the city.

Tramways, buses and bikes are ideal for the last mile and medium distances in the city.

Walking is ideal for moving over small distances.

I think they meant that the question starts the conversation between humans, in the comments.

I don’t think it’s part of Lemmy per se, rather it’s an app feature. I use Voyager.

I just want to tell you I always love reading your comments. They’re always thoughtful and interesting. I know you with the tag “Knows Chinese history” and when I see this tag, China-related or not, I know it will be good.

There’s a lot of denominations under the “Presbyterian” name. Some of them are typical conservatives, but others are progressive, marrying gay couples and ordaining women and openly gay pastors.

This is an incredible comment. With a little work it would make a fine article to publish online.

My text bubbles are blue yet I’m on Android.