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 against Palestinians in Gaza will be swift and merciless. More than 1,500 Gazans are already dead, and 338,000 others have been displaced. In moments of turmoil such as this, 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.
  • Jack.@lemmy.mlM
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    2 years ago

    This is not a real news article but we’ll allow it in this instance because it sheds light on very real issues.

    Please refrain from posting non news articles next time.

  • balderdash@lemmy.zip
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    2 years ago

    “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.

    Damn these guys are good. Managing to satirize the media, take a hands-off approach, and still raise valid points all in a couple paragraphs.

  • Omega_Jimes@lemmy.ca
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    2 years ago

    Man every once in a while The Onion demonstrates how satire is supposed to be used. This is remarkable.

  • Boozilla@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 years ago

    The onion nails it again.

    I’m glad at least Krystal and Kyle are trying to throw some water of sanity on the raging wildfires of bad takes out there.