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In reply to the discussion: My Pro Palestine cousin wished me a "Happy Colonialist Occupation Day." Is this really necessary? [View all]Blue_Tires
(56,752 posts)23. You need to tell your cousin to smuggle himself into Gaza
And pick up a rifle if he's that committed to "the cause"; and call him a poser if he doesn't 😅
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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
According to Wikipedia, tamales and enchiladas are both pre-Colombian, not Spanish
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 28
#5
corn was not introduced to Europe until the Columbian exchange, so it is your logic that is flawed, unfortunately
Celerity
Nov 30
#47
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
if he came with it out of the blue it's just crass and counterproductive
The Wandering Harper
Nov 28
#8
"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
Wrong. I do not see these same people protesting everywhere for dying US women.
Irish_Dem
Nov 28
#15
It's phony bs . If they had real concern about Gaza they would focus on Gaza leadership
JI7
Nov 28
#20