Michael, I've been reading through the comments to get an overall sense of what this forum is all about, not intending to leave a comment on this particular post. But your comment sticks out in my mind as one which addresses the concern I've raised here many times: Are we in a position to make a difference? And what can we do to improve traction in that area? And more on the controversial side: Is this column and its commenters doing more good than harm? Similarly: Does this column serve its author in occult ways, while appearing to serve a disadvantaged community?
These are difficult, and often emotionally triggering, questions. But they are legitimate to ask of a community which posits itself on the moral high ground.
The thing about your comment is that you are thinking about outcomes, and factoring in some of the nuanced dynamics that strengthen or weaken the effort. Fiction, for example, is an interesting one: It leverages "obliquity" (there's a book by that name) as a way around the resistance that too often arises in response to direct confrontation. In that sense, it is novel in comparison to most of Caitlin's work. Of course, the "other edge of that sword" is that you probably won't reach your audience in time to land the desired "punch." Nevertheless, I applaud the creative thinking.
A forum like this is an obvious platform of opportunity for people to brainstorm solutions, but I just don't see that happening. That leads me to believe that relief to Gazans is not the dominant goal here. Caitlin exhorts us to "work on ourselves," and "become more aware of who we are inside." Caitlin fans who come here for "emotional release," please take note.
NO ONE is forcing you to read Caitlin’s columns, you self-important asshole. (We’re all aware that you’re tired of reading about genocide, poor little you.)
Caitlin keeps her readers outraged and outrage is a vital thing. So just move along to YouTube and watch some cute videos of puppies, ya soulless bastard.
Quit flapping your gums, Beth, and instead inform us on your progress to adopt Palestinian children, join Houthis (pronounced with theta), and a few other things, like using your extensive arsenal and exceptional marksmanship on BearCats when they decide to show up.
You've promised all that quite a while ago. Don't tell us it was all hot air.
Bethany, just remembered one other thing - you wanted to go volunteer in Palestine and then your brother had had a bad dream and told you he wouldn't be able to sleep if you did go.
Guess what our Beth DBA gypsy33 decided - that's right, her brother needs a healthy sleep.
Bethany "Family Always Comes First so Screw Palestine"™
You’re an indescribable piece of subhuman shit. My brother is not only the most important person in my life, he’s also very ill. So YEAH MOTHERFUCKER, HE DOES COME FIRST.
Too bad you have no one in your life that cares for you, but that’s to be expected. And I am not “Bethany”.
Don’t bother responding; I will neither read nor respond. Go fuck yourself if you can find your own prick.
Beth, if you look carefully at what I'm actually saying in my posts, you will observe that I want a functional response to the Gaza tragedy to occur, and I am mainly focused on identifying things that get in the way of that. I'll leave it there.
Michael, I've been reading through the comments to get an overall sense of what this forum is all about, not intending to leave a comment on this particular post. But your comment sticks out in my mind as one which addresses the concern I've raised here many times: Are we in a position to make a difference? And what can we do to improve traction in that area? And more on the controversial side: Is this column and its commenters doing more good than harm? Similarly: Does this column serve its author in occult ways, while appearing to serve a disadvantaged community?
These are difficult, and often emotionally triggering, questions. But they are legitimate to ask of a community which posits itself on the moral high ground.
The thing about your comment is that you are thinking about outcomes, and factoring in some of the nuanced dynamics that strengthen or weaken the effort. Fiction, for example, is an interesting one: It leverages "obliquity" (there's a book by that name) as a way around the resistance that too often arises in response to direct confrontation. In that sense, it is novel in comparison to most of Caitlin's work. Of course, the "other edge of that sword" is that you probably won't reach your audience in time to land the desired "punch." Nevertheless, I applaud the creative thinking.
A forum like this is an obvious platform of opportunity for people to brainstorm solutions, but I just don't see that happening. That leads me to believe that relief to Gazans is not the dominant goal here. Caitlin exhorts us to "work on ourselves," and "become more aware of who we are inside." Caitlin fans who come here for "emotional release," please take note.
Thanks again, Michael.
NO ONE is forcing you to read Caitlin’s columns, you self-important asshole. (We’re all aware that you’re tired of reading about genocide, poor little you.)
Caitlin keeps her readers outraged and outrage is a vital thing. So just move along to YouTube and watch some cute videos of puppies, ya soulless bastard.
Well expressed Gypsy - thank you!
Thank YOU, Chang my friend.
Quit flapping your gums, Beth, and instead inform us on your progress to adopt Palestinian children, join Houthis (pronounced with theta), and a few other things, like using your extensive arsenal and exceptional marksmanship on BearCats when they decide to show up.
You've promised all that quite a while ago. Don't tell us it was all hot air.
Well well well. I see Walden has a GROUPIE!…or is it a BITCH? I’m thinking the latter.
When Palestinian orphans are actually available for adoption or simply in need of a home, I’ll make my move, useless motherfucker.
What the fuck YOU gonna do?
I guess there’s not much you CAN do, being jobless and living in mom’s basement.
Bethany, just remembered one other thing - you wanted to go volunteer in Palestine and then your brother had had a bad dream and told you he wouldn't be able to sleep if you did go.
Guess what our Beth DBA gypsy33 decided - that's right, her brother needs a healthy sleep.
Bethany "Family Always Comes First so Screw Palestine"™
You’re an indescribable piece of subhuman shit. My brother is not only the most important person in my life, he’s also very ill. So YEAH MOTHERFUCKER, HE DOES COME FIRST.
Too bad you have no one in your life that cares for you, but that’s to be expected. And I am not “Bethany”.
Don’t bother responding; I will neither read nor respond. Go fuck yourself if you can find your own prick.
Beth, if you look carefully at what I'm actually saying in my posts, you will observe that I want a functional response to the Gaza tragedy to occur, and I am mainly focused on identifying things that get in the way of that. I'll leave it there.