I mean, of course Trump's part in it shapes how and how much it is talked about. But it isn't the only reason. This is a very sudden and dangerous turn in a war that has been going on for almost a de… (View Post)

There are definitely things that need more attention. But I really dislike this idea that we only get news that "sell", as if we're all into some kind of misery voyeurism or always looking … (View Post)

I saw a comment from the neighbor in a news article (I forget where). He seemed pretty devastated and concluded that "if I had never called the cops, she would still be alive". Not sure wha… (View Post)

A week into Turkey's offensive against the Kurds and we have:* lots of dead, and a lot of them civilians, * videos of Turkish-backed militias executing unarmed prisoners, * huge waves of refugees, * … (View Post)

Sherlock is his deity. (View Post)