Ditch the Telly

Desmond79 said:

What's happening in Israel was an everyday reality for Gaza.

Not quite - the scale and nature of the crimes is far and above worse than the atrocities the Israeli troops were doing in Palestine.

I'm sure there is a degree of lies and amplification on the go but the Israelies have every right to be horrified.

Also bear in mind the effectiveness of the pro-Israeli media and interest groups. You will be attacked and accused of all sorts if you try to go against them.

Was there a serious humanitarian issue on the go in Palestine for decades - absolutely. Atrocities were committed on both sides, but an escalation of this nature against civilians (including babies and the elderly plus rapes and all the other stuff being claimed) is beyond supporting.

I stopped having a TV about 5 years ago and have not looked back - without the constand drip feed of whatever news the channel wants to peddle it is easier to live without the constant fear it leaves in the back of your mind.

I don't think there are any really trustworthy media sources any more so filtering out the substance from the bias is a challenge.

Desmond79 said:

Perfect distraction from the Deficit and the shift towards Digital Currency.

The shift is complete apart from a handfull of outliers. Here in Brazil I haven't used cash for months such is the extent of digital payments, so I don't even have smaller notes or coins to give to the many beggars in the street, I guess once they are eventually eliminated it will be easier for Big Brother to keep an eye on all that we do.

Desmond79 said:

What's happening in Israel was an everyday reality for Gaza.

Not quite - the scale and nature of the crimes is far and above worse than the atrocities the Israeli troops were doing in Palestine.

I'm sure there is a degree of lies and amplification on the go but the Israelies have every right to be horrified.

Also bear in mind the effectiveness of the pro-Israeli media and interest groups. You will be attacked and accused of all sorts if you try to go against them.

Was there a serious humanitarian issue on the go in Palestine for decades - absolutely. Atrocities were committed on both sides, but an escalation of this nature against civilians (including babies and the elderly plus rapes and all the other stuff being claimed) is beyond supporting.

I stopped having a TV about 5 years ago and have not looked back - without the constand drip feed of whatever news the channel wants to peddle it is easier to live without the constant fear it leaves in the back of your mind.

I don't think there are any really trustworthy media sources any more so filtering out the substance from the bias is a challenge.

Desmond79 said:

Perfect distraction from the Deficit and the shift towards Digital Currency.

The shift is complete apart from a handfull of outliers. Here in Brazil I haven't used cash for months such is the extent of digital payments, so I don't even have smaller notes or coins to give to the many beggars in the street, I guess once they are eventually eliminated it will be easier for Big Brother to keep an eye on all that we do.