‘The Onion’ Stands With Israel Because It Seems Like You Get In Less Trouble For That - eviltoast
The past week has shown humanity at its worst: A horrific terrorist attack left at least 1,300 Israelis dead, among them peace activists and even innocent children. The fates of many more kidnapped civilians still lie in the balance. Meanwhile, statements from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggest retaliation…
  • MadMadBunny@lemmy.caEnglish
    149·
    1 year ago

    […] some believe it is the responsibility of a newspaper of record like The Onion to delve fully into the nuances of a complex and multifaceted conflict that stretches back not just decades but centuries. These people are wrong.

    LMFAO

    • CheshireSnake@iusearchlinux.fyiEnglish
      89·
      1 year ago

      Why? First, because this editorial board doesn’t like getting yelled at. Second, there are going to be way fewer people with way less power mad at us.

      I love this article lmao

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
      84·
      1 year ago

      The whole thing is great.

      “What of the tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians killed before this attack?” some may ask. Our response is simply that we aren’t going to engage with that because it would be too hard. We also won’t be addressing Palestinians living in refugee camps without access to clean water, electricity, or housing. Others may ask, “Isn’t it your responsibility to provide context, particularly on thorny issues such as this one?” To that, we merely say: No, shut up. You’re being annoying.