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PeaceWave

(1,052 posts) Thu Nov 28, 2024, 05:53 PM Nov 28

My Pro Palestine cousin wished me a "Happy Colonialist Occupation Day." Is this really necessary? [View all]

He also says he refuses to eat turkey today because he considers it "a symbol of colonial aggression towards indigenous peoples." It's a turkey for God's sake. Thankfully for him, there will also be tamales and enchiladas for him to choose from. Good grief. Happy Turkey Liberation Day everyone!

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My Pro Palestine cousin wished me a "Happy Colonialist Occupation Day." Is this really necessary? [View all] PeaceWave Nov 28 OP

Is there a reason you invited him? Biophilic Nov 28 #1

He's not joining us. He sent this message via text. PeaceWave Nov 28 #2

Hope he just spends the holiday alone. Archae Nov 28 #7

tamales and enchiladas lapfog_1 Nov 28 #3

According to Wikipedia, tamales and enchiladas are both pre-Colombian, not Spanish muriel_volestrangler Nov 28 #5

However, SHOCKINGLY, we gringos have culturally appropriated these foodstuffs Hekate Nov 28 #21

corn was not introduced to Europe until the Columbian exchange, so it is your logic that is flawed, unfortunately Celerity Nov 30 #47

of course I knew that lapfog_1 Nov 30 #48

my reply was very narrow in focus, sorry if you thought I was making a general claim on the totality of your thoughts Celerity Nov 30 #49

Wow, he should of come to my house, no Thanksgiving RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Nov 28 #4

Tell him to go to hell. Archae Nov 28 #6

if he came with it out of the blue it's just crass and counterproductive The Wandering Harper Nov 28 #8

Much of the "pro Palestinian" movement is performative bs JI7 Nov 28 #9

I don't think so womanofthehills Nov 28 #18

Most black women voted for Kamala Harris. What you say is performative bs JI7 Nov 28 #19

92% of us Voted for Harris JustAnotherGen Nov 28 #22

Well said DaBronx Nov 28 #30

Seriously. The problem is white people. Voltaire2 Nov 29 #39

White people who love myths malaise Nov 30 #52

The vast majority of black women Dorian Gray Nov 28 #26

"on social media - everyday you see more dead babies and kids Now we are seeing thousands of kids without arms and legs" EX500rider Nov 28 #28

Telegram and TikTok LeftInTX Nov 29 #38

The PutinGOP propaganda has been very successful. Irish_Dem Nov 28 #10

Your supposition is inexplicable. Big Blue Marble Nov 28 #12

Wrong. I do not see these same people protesting everywhere for dying US women. Irish_Dem Nov 28 #15

How do you know they are not? Big Blue Marble Nov 28 #16

It's phony bs . If they had real concern about Gaza they would focus on Gaza leadership JI7 Nov 28 #20

Of course you can care about all those things Dorian Gray Nov 28 #27

Perhaps you should ask an indigenous person their opinion. Big Blue Marble Nov 28 #11

Seeing as I've lived in a state chock full of IPs BannonsLiver Nov 29 #34

Lot of people celebrate it as a traditional fall feast newdeal2 Nov 28 #13

Don't forget to text him back that the arabic / islamic culture Meowmee Nov 28 #14

People forget about that part nycbos Nov 28 #29

You're trying too hard. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 28 #17

You need to tell your cousin to smuggle himself into Gaza Blue_Tires Nov 28 #23

And your brother demanded to make a pro trump speech for grace. Scrivener7 Nov 28 #24

The latter tenderfoot Nov 29 #36

DING DING DING! Prairie Gates Nov 29 #44

Way to be a stereotype, Pro Palestine Cousin. Dorian Gray Nov 28 #25

Some people ForgedCrank Nov 28 #31

I don't think they are angry at all. I think they enjoy useless shit like this JI7 Nov 29 #41

Your pro Palestinian cousin is not wrong ThePartyThatListens Nov 28 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author Kingofalldems Nov 29 #33

Things that didn't happen for $500 tenderfoot Nov 29 #35

Lol Turkey, corn, potatoes, squash, pumpkin, tomatoes LeftInTX Nov 29 #37

Chocolate. Crunchy Frog Nov 30 #50

This thread reminds me of confederate flag justifying. NT. Voltaire2 Nov 29 #40

You're calling us confederates? LeftInTX Nov 30 #45

No. Voltaire2 Nov 30 #46

Turkey is an indigenous species to North America. How can something indigenous be a symbol of colonialism? betsuni Nov 29 #42

Hmmmmm Prairie Gates Nov 29 #43

Did you ask to know more about the day he was referring to? Think. Again. Nov 30 #51

I've terminated all contact with some relatives for less. Paladin Nov 30 #53