Okay I'm a little afraid to post this because of how ridiculous the discourse is right now, but I figured I'd ask anyway.
I am NOT looking to discuss politics or current events on this post.
Can anyone recommend to me reputable, fact-based resources (ideally books, articles, or websites) that can help me learn more about Palestinian history and culture? Pretty much everything I have ever learned about the Palestinian people has been in the context of the conflict with Jews and with Israel, and I would really love to know what is unique to their culture and who they are separate and apart from the conflict. When I've gone looking for this myself I've found: (1) lots of materials that define them as one half of a conflict and only discussing them in those terms, (2) lots of materials that function as Zionist propaganda that erases their history, connection to the land, and unique culture, and (3) lots of materials that function as Anti-Zionist propaganda that demonize Israelis and/or totally erase Jewish history and delegitimize Jewish connections to the land.
I just want to know more about, idk, if they have a specific dialect of Arabic, or the history of their beautiful textile art, their naming culture, music trends, or their olive orchard cultivation. Idk, anything that doesn't involve explosives and bloodshed.
I refuse to accept a political narrative that erases the humanity of Palestinians or their neighbors, but I don't know enough about Palestinians as people and want to fix that.
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i wanted to piggyback off this very good tweet and remind everyone that-
Ohio's current voting maps are fucked!
The maps that were used in Ohio's 2022 election were ruled unconstitutional by the Ohio Supreme Court. And were found to be gerrymandered in favor of the Republican party (surprise surprise).
So the government currently in charge of handling the East Palestine disaster was elected unconstitutionally! :)
You can read up about that here! [1] [2] [3] [4]
Additional fun facts about Ohio's government!
- A former members of said government's political party is currently on trail for corruption!
- They slipped in a bill banning trans women from competing in school sports at 11:56 PM, putting it into an unrelated bill, so it couldn't be reviewed! (it was later shot down but they still used a shitty tactic to try and get it passed)
So yeah! Fuck the "Elect shitty people, live with the shitty results" attitude that's use to downplay and victim blame people living in rural, blue collar, "republican" states.
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Living with them #1 [PB]
CW: obsession, manipulative behavior
If you're under 16 please dni
Jonathan Joestar
>Ever since you appeared on his dreams for the first time, he knew you were the one for him
>He's the one who has a hardest time adjusting to new technologies
>And don't get me started on meme culture, he'll never get it
>Please don't leave him alone if you have your card information saved, he'll forget it's not his Joestar money anymore and spend your money on trinkets
>He does his absolute best to help you out around the house, even if he's bad at it
>He's sad when he doesn't do a good job, even when you aren't mean about it
>"Oh, I need to sweep the floors" you said, something so innocent, yet he felt so sad:(( he already did that, can't you tell?
>He won't tell you, he'll just sulk around
>When you were just visions, Dio used to bully him about his crush on you
>"Huh, so you really think someone like them would pick you? Don't make me laugh Jojo, you're an idiot" —Said Dio, who also was developing a crush on you
>Thrives off your attention, whether is a brief smile, or a full on conversation, he's thinking about it all day long
>Feels so giddy when you "protect" him and tell Dio he's being too mean to him, finally! Someone who believes him over his brother! Not even his father does that
>But you're different, you truly appreciate him
>He can feel a little homesick, but then thinks it's only a matter of time before he's back, so it's fine
>Wait, it's not fine, that means it's only a matter of time before he has to leave you...
>Let's not think about that!
>Has a good relationship with your cat
>Since they don't have documentation to prove they exist in this, they can't get "real" jobs
>But he offers his clothes and jewelry to you as a mean of payment, you got enough money to buy groceries for a couple months plus two mattresses for them
>He wishes he could sleep next to you, but he would never say it
>So scandalous! You're not even betrothed to one another and he's having these thoughts...
>As a whole, he's a good roomie, doesn't overstep any boundaries, helps around, and doesn't break or steal anything, 8/10
Dio Brando
>When you appeared in visions, he believed you a deity, a saint, a powerful mage, even a demon, reaching out to him
>Definitely not a single [age]-something having a 9 to 5 job and a cat
>Unlike Jonathan, who's oblivious, he knows he wants you
>He can't figure out his feeling quite yet, but he knows you have something he wants for himself, and he can't allow that Joestar to just go and take it from his hands
>He's honestly so dangerous even outside his turf
>Let's all remember that before the stone mask and before The World, what always made Dio powerful was how charming he was
>He watches Phantom Blood behind your back to know exactly what kind of image you would have of him based on the contents
>He was not pleased
>Now he knows you won't be as easily manipulated
>He performs flawlessly around the house, but never asks for your praise
>He wants it, but he wants to appear as the most "down to earth" option, contrary to Jonathan's carelessness
>He's intending to have a "villain redemption arc" and a "roommates to lovers" situation happen, as they call it (yes, he has been researching common romance tropes, not because he likes you, it's just it's easier to have you under control if you're in love with him, that's all -liar-)
>Won't get a job, just no
>Isn't a natural at the new technologies, but it's notably better than Jonathan
>Won't pull a Danny on your cat, but he doesn't love them, they're in a constant silent war
>He was the one who saw you first, that got to feel your presence first, is only fair you would pay attention to him instead of his buffoon of a "brother"
>He will manipulate you by making you think he's slowly warming up to you, acting cold and crass at first, only to then surprise you with small acts of tenderness
>Since he knows he's defeated in his universe, he doesn't want to go back until he has learned a couple things
>Is still deciding whether or not he'll use you to increase his power and leave you, or take you with him to his world, as a living trophy
>in roomie material, a solid 7/10, as a yandere, I wish you luck
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There is nothing to say, or rather there is far too much to say and I cannot find the words to say any of it.
But I will say, briefly, because there is a possibility this may actually be a useful reminder for someone: if you have Jewish friends — or others who may be being affected by what is happening in Israel — please consider reaching out and checking in to see how they're doing.
It can feel awkward, I know. I am, myself, The Worst at reaching out. Sometimes you don't know what to say. (Literally something as simple as "Just wanted to check in to see how you're doing" can mean a lot.) Or you don't want to bring uo upsetting topics. (We're already upset, I assure you, it won't be your fault.) Or you don't want to pressure them to correspond at a time when they're already potentially overwhelmed. (That's a very thoughtful concern... and you can tell them exactly that.)
Please reach out anyway. Let the people in your life know that you're there, that you care, that you are if nothing else aware.
Because it's hard, when your world has been shaken, and your loved ones are in danger or in mourning, and the people all around you are apparently living in a completely different world where nothing at all has happened.
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