Also, I have no clue who about a third of these people are.

  • kredditacc@lemmygrad.ml
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    1 year ago

    I don't think I can agree with the TikTok trend of "sympathizing" with Bin Laden at all. His actions didn't de legitimize Western hegemony. In contrast, it gave the US an excuse the expand its hegemony. It also did not weaken the US. And it painted the Islamic community in a bad light, making them a target of racism.

    • QueerCommie@lemmygrad.ml
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      1 year ago

      Wdym? They sparked detrimental forever wars that sped up the US empire’s decline. Obviously they are ideological reactionaries, but you gotta respect some of their work even partially as a joke. https://www.theonion.com/fbi-uncovers-al-qaeda-plot-to-just-sit-back-and-enjoy-c-1819576375