I've just found out about Rick Riordan's statement on Israel vs Palestine...
Welp, another childhood author that I completely lost all respect for.
"So yes, I am appalled by the Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians" active/direct language (i forgot the actual english term) = the Israeli civilians WERE ATTACKED vs "I am appalled by the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza" passive language. The Palestinian civilians suffered - but because of what? Because of *whom*?
"the Israeli government's brutal retaliation against the entire population of Gaza has reached genocidal proportions" you acknowledge the genocidal nature, but by choosing the word RETALIATION you imply that Palestine started this conflict.
"This means security and support for Israel, yes." Fuck off. Just go fuck yourself.
Israel, as a GOVERNMENT system and a country, is completely unsustainable. Their foundations are on hate and violence, INCLUDING AGAINST THEIR OWN PEOPLE if said people criticize their actions - see the violence with which the people protesting for the end of the ocupation faced in Israel (jewish protestors were beaten up by the police).
Seriously. Fuck you,""""Uncle""" Rick. You are a writer, and know the weight of words. Your choices reveal your belief very clearly, and no amount of lamenting for their pain erases the fact that you won't do anything to actually help.
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This text post consists spoilers for Percy Jackson the heroes of olympus it came out like 11 years ago so i guess it's fine but you never know
But heres a question for all the tumblr girlies who remembers more stuff than i do. When Percy and Annabeth are in Tartarus, Bob appears from the underworld because he heard Percy call his name. But Bob wants to see the stars again and have to be left behind so P&A can ride the elevator. But why couldn't they *hypothetically* (or nico) go to the underworld and call him back and then just... walk out with him? Is it because he's technically dead and "belongs" in the underworld? But like, he's a Titan... the rules shouldn't be the same for him. Idk. If he can jump into Tartarus shouldn't he be able to jump out?
And if the answer is "just go with it for the sake of the story" i will accept and do that but i was just wondering if there was an explanation for it.
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Weeks had passed and you were still angry with Leo.
Avoiding him wherever you went. He would stare at you from across the dining pavilion. Giving you quick glances and trying to catch your attention.
But this was the final straw. He blocked the doorway to outside, locking you both in. "Me and you both know," He said, "If you didn't care, you would-" Trying to grasp your hands, you continuously pulled away.
Cutting him off, you glared daggers... "Does it look like I care, Calypso has made it clear that you two are official, I don't see what your problem is" (Y/N) tells him angrily.
Watching him glare, you silently bite your lip.
Trying to back away from him, you become tense under his glare. Refusing to listen when he tries to explain what's going on. You didn't want to listen for all you knew, him and Calypso were dating, at least that's what she had said.
While backing up from him, you don't seem to see the long cord attached to the floor, as you trip over and began too all.
Feeling a pair arm wrap around you, you look up to see lustful brown eyes staring back. "Looks like your mine after all..." He whispered huskily into your ear, turning you to jelly in seconds.
His lips attach to your neck, searching for your sweet spot. Nibbling and sucking away at your skin. Tugging at your shirt, he continues to suck.
"Eager, are we?" You tease.
Slightly moaning, he releases you, pulling off your t-shirt. Wearing no bra, he sucks on your nipples, rubbing your other breast.
Tonight, was going to be a long ride for you two as you pleased and enjoy another. Let's just say, you both resolved your issue after all.
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i try not to think
it interferes with being nuts :)
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