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President Joe Biden had conspiracy theorists in a tizzy after posting what appeared to be his reaction to the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl win on Sunday night.

“Just like we drew it up,” Biden posted on X alongside a photo of “Dark Brandon,” the meme created by hardcore—and very online—supporters of Donald Trump that Biden and his team loved so much they adopted it as their own.

The post was apparently referencing far-right conspiracy theories which posit the NFL and high-level government operatives conspired to rig the Super Bowl in Kansas City’s favor to give maximum exposure to a yet-to-be-announced endorsement from Chiefs star Travis Kelce and his girlfriend Taylor Swift.

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[–] GilgameshCatBeard@lemmy.ca 2 points 9 months ago (2 children)

You should probably look up the definition of genocide and then stop using it incorrect in your arguments.

[–] NoIWontPickaName@kbin.social 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You mean the systematic killing, humiliation, starvation, removing power and water, after segregating and then removing a group of people that you refer to as animals from their home while talking about how you need complete control for your security, while allowing your citizens to drive even more people from their homes?

Thank you, but I prefer it my way.

[–] GilgameshCatBeard@lemmy.ca 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

That’s just war. It’s horrific, and disgusting what’s being done there- but It’s the same as what’s happening in Ukraine, and the same that’s happened in any country that’s ever been invaded in the history of this planet. Why are you not crying about the genocide in Ukraine? Do you place your hand on your heart in remembrance of the great genocide in Vietnam? What about the genocide during the Falklands War? It’s war- It’s gross…

But not everything is genocide.

Look, I get that it’s a fun little catchy sound-bite you love to toss around, and sure… it makes it look like you know what you’re talking about… but everyone that actually knows what’s going on- is subscribed to reality, and has payed attention since graduating high school, knows that what is happening in Palestine is not- by definition…. Genocide.

For the record- the U.N. hasn’t even declared it genocide, but a bunch of random people on the internet get to say it is because ….. reasons?

Israel is attacking Gaza because of territorial displacement. This shit goes back to the late 19th century man. It’s incredibly nuanced. But again… NOT GENOCIDE.

And while I fully understand that there’s no chance in hell I’m changing your mind, maybe this response will serve as a fresh and logical take to anyone still riding the fence that might be reading along.

[–] NoIWontPickaName@kbin.social 1 points 9 months ago

Fine if you want to be pedantic.

The supporting of genocidal actions.

Feel better about yourself now?

[–] bigMouthCommie@kolektiva.social -3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

it's a genocide regardless of what the UN says

[–] GilgameshCatBeard@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You’ve already been reported. Too late.

[–] bigMouthCommie@kolektiva.social -2 points 9 months ago

maybe the admins will finally do something about your conduct

[–] bigMouthCommie@kolektiva.social -3 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] GilgameshCatBeard@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] bigMouthCommie@kolektiva.social -2 points 9 months ago

that's an incredible accusation.

the block button is on the upper right of this page

https://lemmy.ca/u/bigmouthcommie@kolektiva.social