Shi'ite coup in Yemen

[ddt]

No, you don't understand what genocide is. That was pedestrian conquest, 19th century style.

Genocide is a 20th century invention.

The term "genocide" is, the concept is much older. Assurbanipal, Genghis Khan, Tamerlane, Göring Sr. all committed genocide. I've surely left out some other obvious examples.

And yes, what the Americans did to the Native Americans clearly classifies as genocide. Deal with it.

 

[Ziggurat]

The term "genocide" is, the concept is much older. Assurbanipal, Genghis Khan, Tamerlane, Göring Sr. all committed genocide. I've surely left out some other obvious examples.

And yes, what the Americans did to the Native Americans clearly classifies as genocide. Deal with it.

You mean the accidental introduction of smallpox?

 

[Aepervius]

You mean the accidental introduction of smallpox?

While mostly true there are cases where it was intentional. See fort pitt siege for example. 500K folk died (up to 1.5 M). Whether that qualify as genocide is open to interpratation, but ~1/3 of the local native population died as a result of intentional germ warfare, and it is quite clear they knew the effect it would have on the native.

 

[ddt]

You mean the accidental introduction of smallpox?

And the forced relocation, where unfortunately, some of them died. Just like the Turks did with the Armenians.

 

[Ziggurat]

While mostly true there are cases where it was intentional. See fort pitt siege for example.

That was the British, not the Americans.

And the forced relocation, where unfortunately, some of them died. Just like the Turks did with the Armenians.

Strangely enough, I don't find the word "genocide" used on that page.

 

[ddt]

Strangely enough, I don't find the word "genocide" used on that page.

Try using the search function of your browser.

 

[Ziggurat]

Try using the search function of your browser.

Oh, I found the word on that page, but it wasn't used, it was just part of a link to a different page. If that's what you think qualifies, then indeed.

 

[Darth Rotor]

And yes, what the Americans did to the Native Americans clearly classifies as genocide. Deal with it.

That is a lie, particularly when you understand what the term genocide was coined to describe.

Your revisionism is noted, as well your attempt to redefine a word. You are not alone in that pile of dishonesty.

Remember the history of mankind: conquest is part of it. Deal with that, my European and oh-so-hypocritical and "pot calls kettle black" friend.

Any of your people in Europe who complain about ANYONE engaging in expansion or conquest are insufferable hypocrites.

 

[Childlike Empress]

Blackwater Group abandons Taiz front in west Yemen: reports

[...] Local activists have reported this news after they intercepted a communication between Blackwater officers and members of the Saudi-led Coalition in the coastal province of Ta’iz.

In a matter of two months, the Blackwater Group has lost well over 100 casualties at the volatile Ta’iz front, including operatives from a dozen countries around the world.

Most of the Blackwater operatives killed in Yemen were believed to be from Colombia and Argentina; however, there were also casualties from the United States (U.S.), Australia, and France. [...]

 

[Childlike Empress]

And finally: Rain

 

[Darth Rotor]

And finally: Rain

I see that nothing like a sectarian screed got your attention.

This is how Yemenis understand the workings of the universe – a direct consequence of their faith and trust in Allah.

It is to be hoped that what rains in the plains won't fall mainly from under the wings of aircraft for the foreseeable future.

Not betting the over, but one can hope.
Just a reminder from a different sectarian PoV:
It rains on the just and unjust alike.

 

[Maya22]

Yemen's warring parties resume peace talks in Kuwait

 

[Maya22]

Yemen's Shiite Rebels Retake Ground From Government Forces

 

[Darth Rotor]

So much for the peace talks.

 

[Roofgardener]

There are no good guys in this war.

Saudi is despicable and cowardly, and also responsible for the bulk of the civilian deaths.

As for the Houthis', well.... what can you say about a group who's motto is..

"Our God is Greater. Death to America, death to Israel, curses to the Jews and victory to Islam.”

Death to America ? Why ? Because the US supported the Saudi attacks on Yemen ? Then why not say "Death to Saudi Arabia" as well ?

And as for Israel... I doubt any of them could even find it on a map. And yet it is part of their rallying cry ?

A plague on both their houses.

 

[Jules Galen]

There are no good guys in this war.

Saudi is despicable and cowardly, and also responsible for the bulk of the civilian deaths.

As for the Houthis', well.... what can you say about a group who's motto is..

"Our God is Greater. Death to America, death to Israel, curses to the Jews and victory to Islam.”

Death to America ? Why ? Because the US supported the Saudi attacks on Yemen ? Then why not say "Death to Saudi Arabia" as well ?

And as for Israel... I doubt any of them could even find it on a map. And yet it is part of their rallying cry ?

A plague on both their houses.

I suggest you quit your sniveling and whining, and just deal with it.

 

[Roofgardener]

Quite my sniveling and whining ?

Bah... you spoil ALL my fun

 

[Darth Rotor]

I suggest you quit your sniveling and whining, and just deal with it.

Amigo, you won the Irony of the Week prize. It comes with a complementary bottle of tequila. If we ever meet in IRL, I'll get you that bottle.

 

[Maya22]

US Strikes in Yemen Risk Wider Entanglement in Civil War

 

[Darth Rotor]

US Strikes in Yemen Risk Wider Entanglement in Civil War

If I may be of service in mitigating your terminal case of nitwitus internetus, USS Cole. (CO was a friend of mine).

Fool me once, and all that. someone in that place needs to remember who not to screw with, and the people in that land are not known for their sophistication. l good smiting about the head and shoulders, though, they have the wit to understand.