Yeah that’s a good point, we should all probably wear helmets to any protest with a high potential for police brutality, concussions suck. All other body armor can be mostly concealed in clothing.

That sounds like a panic attack, so the general advice works here too. Here’s some advice from people smarter than me.

At an actual demonstration I would suggest repeating the chant, and being prepared. Being prepared is having all the notes you need in case things go south and that you are connected to your group. And supplies like water and milk of magnesium in case of tear gas. No shame in wearing a helmet or any amount of protective gear you can tolerate, the police do.

Those nerves are a big part of the reason for the chants like “not another nickle, not another dime.” Shouting them with the chant leaders should help with those kinda nerves. Let your fear and nerves flow into it.

If you’re having a panic attack while watching videos, turn them off and take a break. Nothing good comes from watching too many of them.

Know when to fight and when to walk away. Battles that can’t be won aren’t worth fighting. Rest if you need it.

This sounds like an example of what Lenin was talking about in “Left-Wing” Communism: an Infantile Disorder. Not all the Pro-Palestine folk are well principled, but I don’t think that has much to do with an excess empathy. It’s often hard to tell the difference between treachery and ignorance.

Religion is the opium of the people.

-Karl Marx

Opium is a wonderful in the case of a person dying or in great pain, but in other circumstances, can be quite harmful. Contemplating religious concepts can be helpful for getting through extremely trying times. It can provide comfort in the face of the unknown. This allows religion, like corrupted science, to be twisted into something used to support atrocities. Sadly because some people seek truth through religion, and rely on religion for their morality, it is easily twisted into a weapon of war. It is similar to the way opium was turned into a weapon of war against China in the mid 19th century.

I like to think of religion as a pain medication for the spirit. Even in a wholly just society, people die. Their loved ones will feel that pain, and religion can provide some relief.

That may have been true in the past in the US, but this three way split isn’t helping us. There could be an opportunity here, alot people are just voting against the other guy.

Couple of the candidates seem to be leaning in that direction.

This isn’t about making a difference in the system. It’s about deciding who could lead the revolution.

It is one of many tools that need to be used to make a difference.

It’s hard to win because malice and disregard for the truth are often hard to prove, and loosing the case can be more damaging. It has however one of the few I ways I know of to convince people that reporters got it wrong.

The hit piece about rape from the NYT keeps getting cited, despite it’s sources claiming their words were twisted.

We cannot be free until Palestine free. This the reason. The oppression of Palestine is the blueprint for oppression around the world.

Wiping out a military group is not the same as attacking civilians. Destroying military capability can bring peace, bombing civilians does not. Idf is military and its primary purpose appears to be the destruction of the Palestinians.

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I looked into this a bit more, and after coming across this, I see it would be better to remove them.

Also I just wanted to say thanks for pointing out the safe spaces thing, I think I fixed it. I can’t believe I came so close to suggesting ghettos, that is not something I’d ever want.

Instead of the ADL we should promote organizations like Jewish Voice for Peace.

I didn’t mean to suggest that we should promote them, but to understand the power they wield. Obviously promoting the Jewish Voice for Peace is important as well.

Best case scenario we would simply be replicating the Soviet idea of having a Jewish Autonomous Oblast, and while they also meant well when they implemented that, i’m not sure how effective it actually was in protecting Jewish people.

I’m not sure about the JAO of the soviet union either, the stats I found on it made it seem like a non starter. Probably also not great to suggest they go to Siberia, given the things imperialists like to say about it.

I would of course prefer to make sure my country remains a safe space for all religions, in all cities and regions. That would be ideal.

Perhaps it would be better to simply have a guaranteed right that those facing hateful or classical antisemitism can receive asylum here? I’m not sure what the best answer is, I definitely see your point though.

Let me be clear, what Palestinians are going through is infinitely worse. I just wanted to say that this is also an attack on the diaspora.